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The Structure and Evolution of Interstellar Grains.

Authors :
Greenberg, J. Mayo
Source :
Scientific American. Jun84, Vol. 250 Issue 6, p124-135. 11p. 2 Color Photographs, 1 Black and White Photograph, 9 Graphs.
Publication Year :
1984

Abstract

Reports that particles of cosmic dust turn out to have an elaborate core-and-mantle construction. Evidence in the organic mantle of complex, and even violent, chemical processes. Description of the performance of a laboratory simulation of the early stages of the growth of interstellar grains.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368733
Volume :
250
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Scientific American
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
8400005346
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican0684-124