The PAH Hypothesis after 25 Years
2011 ◽
Vol 7
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pp. 149-161
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Keyword(s):
The Past
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AbstractThe infrared spectra of many galactic and extragalactic objects are dominated by emission features at 3.3, 6.2, 7.7, 8.6 and 11.2 μm. The carriers of these features remained a mystery for almost a decade, hence the bands were dubbed the unidentified infrared (UIR) bands. Since the mid-80's, the UIR bands are generally attributed to the IR fluorescence of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon molecules (PAHs) upon absorption of UV photons – the PAH hypothesis. Here we review the progress made over the past 25 years in understanding the UIR bands and their carriers.
2009 ◽
Vol 131
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pp. 184307
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2009 ◽
Vol 706
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pp. L66-L70
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2012 ◽
Vol 10
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pp. 699-700
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2020 ◽
Vol 247
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pp. 1
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2014 ◽
Vol 83
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pp. 124709
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