Grain Formation Modulated by Molecular Hydrogen Evaporation in the Interstellar Medium

作者:Reber A; Kostov K S; Berry R S*
来源:Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 2010, 114(3): 1277-1280.
DOI:10.1021/jp9046006

摘要

A mechanism for grain growth and formation in the interstellar medium is proposed. In this mechanism, hydrogen molecules act as moderators. The process begins when they physisorb to the surface of the grain. Then, when a collision with it heavy atom Occurs, the bonding energy is carried away by the evaporation of hydrogen molecules. Estimates are made of the number of hydrogen molecules bound to the surface of a grain that would be sufficient to facilitate this mechanism at 13 K for amorphous carbon and 8 K for it silicate grain.

  • 出版日期2010-1-28

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