Infrared laser photolysis: A new tool for the study of prebiotic chemistry

Autor: Davis, Deborah D., Smith, George R., Guillory, William A.
Zdroj: Origins of Life and Evolution of Biospheres; September 1980, Vol. 10 Issue: 3 p237-245, 9p
Abstrakt: Infrared laser induced dielectric breakdown and multiphoton absorption experiments on CH4/NH3 ‘atmospheres’ are described. It is found that HCN, a central intermediate in prebiotic chemistry, is a principle product. This, combined with the fact that dielectric breakdown appears to have much in common with ordinary electric sparks, suggests that the laser could be a useful tool in studies of prebiotic chemistry. Several possible experiments in this vein are suggested.
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