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Photon-stimulated desorption as a substantial source of sodium in the lunar atmosphere.
- Source :
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Nature . 8/12/1999, Vol. 400 Issue 6745, p642. 3p. 1 Diagram, 3 Graphs. - Publication Year :
- 1999
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Abstract
- Presents a study of the mechanisms used to resupply the atmospheres of Mercury and the Moon with atomic sodium and potassium. The flux at the lunar surface of ultraviolet photons from the sun; Solar heating of the surface showing thermal desorption on Mercury; Measurements; Procedure; Interpretations of tables; Calculations; Conclusions.
- Subjects :
- *MERCURY (Planet)
*PHOTONS
*SODIUM
*THERMAL desorption
*ATMOSPHERE
LUNAR atmosphere
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00280836
- Volume :
- 400
- Issue :
- 6745
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Nature
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 2173812
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1038/23204