High energy solar radiation and the origin of life

Recent satellite observations of young, sun-like stars allow an estimation of the ultraviolet and X-ray radiation environment of the primitive Earth. Energy from these sources is found to be much higher than previously believed. We suggest that the influence of high energy radiation on the early dev...

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Published in:Origins of Life 1982-03, Vol.12 (1), p.3-8
Main Authors: Gaustad, J E, Vogel, S N
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Origin of Life
Radiation, Ionizing
Space life sciences
Ultraviolet Rays
X-Rays
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Summary:Recent satellite observations of young, sun-like stars allow an estimation of the ultraviolet and X-ray radiation environment of the primitive Earth. Energy from these sources is found to be much higher than previously believed. We suggest that the influence of high energy radiation on the early development of life be reexamined.
ISSN:0302-1688
1573-0875
DOI:10.1007/BF00926907