探究目前彗星与生命起源之间微弱的联系。

Probing the presently tenuous link between comets and the origin of life.

作者信息

Hobbs R W, Hollis J M

出版信息

Orig Life. 1982 Jun;12(2):125-32. doi: 10.1007/BF00927139.

Abstract

A unique set of millimeter-wave experiments for future cometary space missions is discussed. These experiments could yield answers to many basic questions about the presently undetermined nature of cometary nuclei and inner comae. This same set of experiments, designed to do fundamental cometary research, could simultaneously provide information on whether the accepted biological requirements necessary for the development of life are met in comets.

摘要

本文讨论了一系列针对未来彗星太空任务的独特毫米波实验。这些实验可能会为许多关于目前尚未确定的彗核和彗发内部性质的基本问题提供答案。这组旨在进行彗星基础研究的实验，同时还能提供有关彗星是否满足生命发展所需公认生物学条件的信息。