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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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