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Photoabsorption and photodissociation of molecules important in the interstellar medium. Annual Report, 15 May 1985-14 May 1986

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:7012801
In the period from May 15, 1985 to May 14, 1986, the photoabsorption and photodissociation cross sections of the interstellar radical of SO and the interstellar molecules of HCl, H2CO, and CH3CN were measured and the results were reported in scientific papers. In the meantime, a windowless apparatus is used to measure the photoabsorption and photodissociation cross sections of CO in the 90-105 nm region. The optical data obtained in this research program are needed for the determination of the formation and destruction rates of molecules and radicals in the interstellar medium. Accomplishments in this research period are summarized below.
Research Organization:
San Diego State Univ., CA (USA)
OSTI ID:
7012801
Report Number(s):
N-86-27171; NASA-CR-176828
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English