Formation and Alteration of Complex Organics Induced by Energetic Processing
Date Issued
2023
Author(s)
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Baklouti, D.
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Brunetto, R.
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Danger, G.
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Djouadi, Z.
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Elsaesser, A.
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d’Hendecourt, L. Le Sergeant
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Pinilla-Alonso, N.
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Vuitton, V.
Abstract
The frozen surface of small bodies in the outer Solar System are exposed to energetic charged particles that alter their chemical composition. Laboratory experiments allow to simulate the interaction between cosmic rays and solar particles with frozen surfaces, showing the formation of complex organic compounds. However, irradiation also determines the destruction of both simple and complex molecules. We here report about recent laboratory experiments to simulate the irradiation and heating of surfaces in the outer Solar System and the detection of complex organics. We also present experiments that will be held on the International Space Station (OREOCube and Exocube) and a new facility to study the alteration induced on such complex organics, as well as on prebiotic species and biosignatures.
Coverage
European conference on laboratory astrophysics ECLA2020 The interplay of dust, ice, and gas in space
All editors
Mennella, Vito; Joblin, Christine
Volume
59
Start page
303
Conferenece
European Conference on Laboratory Astrophysics ECLA2020
Conferenece place
Anacapri, Italy
Conferenece date
26 September - 1 October, 2020
Issn Identifier
1570-6591
Ads BibCode
2023ASSP...59..303U
Rights
open.access
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