Implantation of Sn+ ions on the Galilean moons
Abstract
We present new experimental results on the implantation of Sn+ (n = 7, 11) ions at energies between 105 and 176 keV in water ice at low temperatures (80-150 K). The results indicate that implantation produces sulphuric acid. SO2 and H2S have not been detected by IR spectroscopy. The results are discussed in the light of their relevance to understand the effects of the variegated irradiation environments the icy Galilean moons are embedded in.
- Publication:
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European Planetary Science Congress 2012
- Pub Date:
- September 2012
- Bibcode:
- 2012epsc.conf...25D