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Allen et al. 1980
Allen, M., J.P. Pinto, and Y.L. Yung, 1980: Titan: Aerosol photochemistry and variations related to the sunspot cycle. Astrophys. J., 242, L125-L128, doi:10.1086/183416.
A photochemical theory is proposed for producing complex polymers in a methane atmosphere. It is argued that the polyacetylenes (C2nH2) are the most likely precursor molecules for the formation of the stratospheric haze layer on Titan. The production of polyacetylenes involves a strong positive feedback, leading to more production of polyacetylenes. The thermosphere of Titan may undergo substantial expansion and contraction over a solar cycle, with important consequences for the chemistry of the upper atmosphere.
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@article{al09100s, author={Allen, M. and Pinto, J. P. and Yung, Y. L.}, title={Titan: Aerosol photochemistry and variations related to the sunspot cycle}, year={1980}, journal={Astrophysical Journal}, volume={242}, pages={L125--L128}, doi={10.1086/183416}, }
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TY - JOUR ID - al09100s AU - Allen, M. AU - Pinto, J. P. AU - Yung, Y. L. PY - 1980 TI - Titan: Aerosol photochemistry and variations related to the sunspot cycle JA - Astrophys. J. JO - Astrophysical Journal VL - 242 SP - L125 EP - L128 DO - 10.1086/183416 ER -
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