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.
Infrared laser photolysis: A new tool for the study of prebiotic chemistry
Origins of life ; 10 , 3
1980
Article (Journal)
English
Local classification TIB: | 535/3908/4290 | |
BKL: | 44.71 Verkehrsmedizin |
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