Technique - (2) Laboratory rotational/rovibrational spectroscopy of astrochemical molecules

Type: Experimental

Description: High-resolution laboratory spectroscopy of prebiotic and interstellar candidate molecules combined with radio/far-IR astronomical observations.

Jenny Bergner 🔗
University of California, Berkeley 🔗
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Department(s)/lab(s): Chemistry and Astronomy | Bergner Astrochemistry Lab @ UCB
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Bergner performs laboratory rotational spectroscopy and astrochemical kinetics measurements to identify and characterize prebiotic molecules relevant to star- and planet-forming regions, complementing observational spectroscopy of protoplanetary disks. The lab is actively recruiting postdocs.

Susanna Widicus Weaver 🔗
University of Wisconsin-Madison 🔗
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Department(s)/lab(s): Astronomy / Chemistry | Widicus Weaver Astrochemistry Group @ UWMadison
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Astrochemist studying the evolution of prebiotic molecules during star and planet formation, combining laboratory molecular spectroscopy and instrument development with radio and far-IR astronomical observations and astrochemical modeling.