Autor: Brückner, J.; Domin, P.; Masarik, J.
Názov: Planetary Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy of the Surface of Comet
Typ: publication
Dátum: 1998
Jazyk: en
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Abstrakt:
To investigate the basic questions on the origin and evolution of comets and also solar
system the data about the chemical composition of cometary nuclei are necessary. Gamma rays
emitted from the cometary nucleus can be measured by a gamma-ray spectrometer on board an
orbiting spacecraft. Flux of gamma rays emitted from the comet due to the interactions of cosmic
ray particles with its surface was simulated using the Monte Carlo codes describing involved
nuclear reactions.
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