NASA NTRS · 19760013994
Gas phase chemistry in comets
Abstract
The significance of gas phase reactions in determining the nuclear structure of comets is discussed. The sublimation of parent molecules such as H2O, CH4, CO2, and NH3 from the surface of the nucleus and their subsequent photodissociation and ionization in forming observed cometary molecular species are elaborated.
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Oppenheimer, M.. 1976-01-01. Gas phase chemistry in comets. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19760013994
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