Dissociative recombination in aeronomyThe importance of dissociative recombination in planetary aeronomy is summarized, and two examples are discussed. The first is the role of dissociative recombination of N2(+) in the escape of nitrogen from Mars. A previous model is updated to reflect new experimental data on the electronic states of N produced in this process. Second, the intensity of the atomic oxygen green line on the nightside of Venus is modeled. Use is made of theoretical rate coefficients for production of O (1S) in dissociative recombination from different vibrational levels of O2(+).
Document ID
19900048540
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Fox, J. L. (New York, State University Stony Brook, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1989
Subject Category
Atomic And Molecular Physics
Meeting Information
Meeting: Dissociative Recombination: Theory, Experiment and Applications