Electron-stimulated desorption of silicates: A potential source for ions in Mercury's space environment

The potential role of electron‐stimulated desorption (ESD) in the formation of Mercury's exosphere has been examined. Experimental results involving electron irradiation of Na‐ and K‐bearing silicate glasses yielded direct desorption of H+, H2+, O+, H3O+, Na+, K+, and O2+. A simulation has also...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of Geophysical Research 2011-03, Vol.116 (E3), p.n/a, Article E03007
Hauptverfasser:	McLain, Jason L., Sprague, Ann L., Grieves, Gregory A., Schriver, David, Travinicek, Pavel, Orlando, Thomas M.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Atmosphere Atmospheric sciences Auger decay Crystals Desorption ESD Geochemistry Ionization Ions Irradiation magnetospheric interactions Mercury Mercury's exosphere Mineralogy Petrology Planetology Planets Silicates Spacecraft Surface temperature
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