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Laboratory Studies of DIB Carriers

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The Diffuse Interstellar Bands

Part of the book series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library ((ASSL,volume 202))

Abstract

Spectroscopic studies of the following potential diffuse interstellar band (DIB) carriers are reviewed: unspecified organics, carbon chains, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), fullerenes and derivatives, as well as porphyrins and related material. An assessment of each is given, along with suggestions for further experimental studies needed to fully test each candidate. Of the experimental techniques in common use, matrix isolation spectroscopy with neon matrices is the most appropriate for the DIBs. The low vapor pressure and high reactivity of these materials preclude gas phase studies on many of these species. At this point, given the type and quality of published data available, carbon chains and PAHs are the most promising candidates for a number of the DIBs.

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Allamandola, L.J. (1995). Laboratory Studies of DIB Carriers. In: Tielens, A.G.G.M., Snow, T.P. (eds) The Diffuse Interstellar Bands. Astrophysics and Space Science Library, vol 202. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-0373-2_19

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