The role of supernova remnants for the emergence of pre-biotic chemistry in molecular clouds

TL;DR

This paper explores how supernova remnants influence molecular cloud chemistry and potentially contribute to pre-biotic molecule formation, highlighting the importance of future telescopic observations.

Contribution

It identifies key technical specifications for future telescopes to study SNR-impacted molecular clouds and their role in pre-biotic chemistry.

Findings

SNRs impact molecular cloud chemistry relevant to pre-biotic molecules

Future telescopes need specific technical capabilities for detailed studies

Understanding SNR influence aids in unraveling star formation and life's origins

Abstract

There is growing evidence that the Sun might have formed within a nebula impacted by at least one SNR. In this scenario, ejecta and shocks from SNRs may have provided the elements on which life as we know it is based. Investigating the chemical complexity of molecular clouds impacted by SNRs is therefore essential to unveil the star formation process and how life appeared on Earth. In this paper, we exploit this scientific questions and describe which technical specifications will drive in future generation telescopes.