Radiation History of Giant Cluster Particle U2-20GCA, a Probable Cometary IDP

Authors

Robert O. Pepin, University of Minnesota - Twin CitiesFollow
D. E. Brownlee, University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Russel L. Palma, Minnesota State University - MankatoFollow
D. Joswiak, University of Washington - Seattle Campus
D. J. Schlutter, University of Minnesota - Twin CitiesFollow

Document Type

Conference Abstract

Publication Date

3-18-2015

Abstract

Spallation Ne in the giant U2-20GCA cluster IDP suggests exposure to radiation near the early Sun. Mineral chemistry links it to Comet Wild 2 coma grains.

Department

Physics and Astronomy

Recommended Citation

R.O. Pepin, D.E. Brownlee, R.L. Palma, D. Joswiak, and D.J. Schlutter, 2015. Radiation History of Giant Cluster Particle U2-20GCA, a Probable Cometary IDP. 46th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, Abstract #1705, Lunar and Planetary Institute, Houston.