Excess 3He in Cluster Interplanetary Dust Particles (IDPs) from Collectors L2009 and L2011

Authors

Robert O. Pepin, University of Minnesota - Twin CitiesFollow
Russel L. Palma, Minnesota State University - MankatoFollow
Dennis J. Schlutter, University of Minnesota - Twin CitiesFollow

Document Type

Conference Abstract

Publication Date

3-15-2000

Abstract

The 3He excesses found by Nier & Schlutter (1993) in cluster IDPs from collector L2011 are also present at about the same levels in particles from companion collector L2009. If these are produced by spallation, inferred exposure ages are very long.

Department

Physics and Astronomy

Recommended Citation

R. O. Pepin, R. L. Palma and D. J. Schlutter, 2000. Excess 3He in Cluster Interplanetary Dust Particles (IDPs) from Collectors L2009 and L2011. 31st Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, Abstract #1833, Lunar and Planetary Institute, Houston.