PAHs and the Universe

• Main Author: Joblin, C. (auth)
• Other Authors: Tielens, A.G.G.M (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Published: EDP SCIENCES 2011
• Subjects: Physics; PAH hypothesis; space missions
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Driven by ground-based, airborne, and IRAS observations, the PAH hypothesis was first formulated in the mid-eighties : the widespreas emission features in the 3-13 µm range are due to UV-pumped, IR fluorescence by large Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon molecules. These molecules are a ubiquitous comp...