Abstract Infrared laser induced dielectric breakdown and multiphoton absorption experiments on $ CH_{4} $/$ NH_{3} $ ‘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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    Title :

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


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    Publication date :

    1980




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English



    Classification :

    Local classification TIB:    535/3908/4290
    BKL:    44.71 Verkehrsmedizin



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