A piece of interstellar medium in the laboratory: the PIRENEA experiment

C. Joblin, C. Pech, M. Armengaud, P. Frabel, Pierre Boissel

EAS Publications Series · 2002 · 18 citations · 0 references

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Abstract

The new astrochemistry experiment PIRENEA is presented. The set-up was designed to approach the physical conditions that prevail in the interstellar medium. It enables to perform original studies in particular when large molecules and nano-sized particles are involved. The experiment is now operational for science.