An Estimate of the Importance of Electron-stimulated Desorption of Sodium at Mercury

We revisit the importance of electron-stimulated Desorption (ESD) as a source of neutral sodium (Na) atoms and Na ^+ ions in Mercury’s exosphere and ionosphere. For the first time we have calibrated the ESD yield per electron as a function of electron energy in the energy range 100–950 eV. This cali...

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Main Authors: Rosemary M. Killen, Jason L. McLain, Matthew H. Burger, Orenthal J. Tucker, Liam S. Morrissey, Ronald J. Vervack Jr.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IOP Publishing 2025-01-01
Series:The Planetary Science Journal
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/addf37
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