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Low-energy ion implantation: Large mass fractionation of argonThe isotropic signatures of noble gases in the atmospheres of the Earth and other planets are considerably evolved when compared to signatures observed in the solar wind. The mechanisms driving the evolution of planetary volatiles from original compositions in the solar accretion disk are currently poorly understood. Modeling of noble-gas compositional histories requires knowledge of fractionating processes that may have operated through the evolutionary stages. Since these gases are chemically inert, information on noble-gas fractionation processes can be used as probes. The importance of understanding these processes extends well beyond 'noble-gas planetology.' Trapped argon acquired by low-energy implantation (approximately less than 100 eV) into solids is strongly mass fractionated (approximately greater than or equal to 3 percent/amu). This has potential implications for the origin and evolution of terrestrial planet atmospheres.
Document ID
19940016224
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Ponganis, K. V.
(California Univ., San Diego La Jolla, CA, United States)
Graf, TH.
(California Univ., San Diego La Jolla, CA, United States)
Marti, K.
(California Univ., San Diego La Jolla, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1993
Publication Information
Publication: Lunar and Planetary Inst., Twenty-Fourth Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. Part 3: N-Z
Subject Category
Inorganic And Physical Chemistry
Accession Number
94N20697
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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