Primitive Low-energy Particle Irradiation of Meteoritic Crystals

Observations of large track densities (≃10 9 cm −2 ) produced by iron-group nuclei at the surface of certain crystals and chondrules in the dark parts of gas-rich meteorites. An early solar origin of these particles is inferred.

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Published in:Nature (London) 1969-01, Vol.223 (5203), p.272-274
Main Authors: PELLAS, P, POUPEAU, G, LORIN, J. C, REEVES, H, AUDOUZE, J
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Language:English
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Summary:Observations of large track densities (≃10 9 cm −2 ) produced by iron-group nuclei at the surface of certain crystals and chondrules in the dark parts of gas-rich meteorites. An early solar origin of these particles is inferred.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/223272a0