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I don't think there is a thread on this?
R Gusten et al, Nature, 2019,
DOI: 10.1038/s41586-019-1090-x
R Gusten et al, Nature, 2019,
DOI: 10.1038/s41586-019-1090-x
Helium Hydride data, Early universe chemistry evidence?
In summary, the conversation is about a paper published in Nature in 2019 about the detection of Helium Hydride by NASA's SOFIA telescope. The person is trying to find the link to the paper and asks the other person to Google it. However, they are unable to post the link and suggest the other person Google it and come back with a link. The conversation also includes a joke about Helium Hydride.
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Link?
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Sorry no, on a pad can you Google and have a look?Astranut said:
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well that isn't really helpful as there are lots of topics on the subjectpinball1970 said:
maybe this one ??
https://www.engadget.com/2019/04/17/nasa-sofia-detects-helium-hydride/if not, you please google and come back with a link
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That's the story, I gave the paper ref but was unable to post the link to the page.davenn said:well that isn't really helpful as there are lots of topics on the subject
maybe this one ??
https://www.engadget.com/2019/04/17/nasa-sofia-detects-helium-hydride/if not, you please google and come back with a link
I could not find anything on pf
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The first universal joke, HeH HeH
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davenn said:well that isn't really helpful as there are lots of topics on the subject
maybe this one ??
https://www.engadget.com/2019/04/17/nasa-sofia-detects-helium-hydride/if not, you please google and come back with a link
Hi Dave- Its the Nature one
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-019-1090-x
1. What is Helium Hydride data and why is it important for understanding the early universe?
Helium Hydride (HeH+) is a molecule composed of one helium atom and one hydrogen atom. It is the first molecule that formed in the universe, and its detection provides evidence for the chemical reactions that occurred in the early universe. This data helps scientists understand the chemical processes that led to the formation of the first stars and galaxies.
2. How was Helium Hydride data collected and analyzed?
The data was collected using the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) telescope, which is a modified Boeing 747 aircraft that flies above most of the Earth's atmosphere. The telescope's infrared spectrograph was used to detect the unique signature of HeH+ in a planetary nebula. The data was then analyzed using computer simulations and compared to theoretical models to confirm its identity.
3. What does the detection of Helium Hydride tell us about the early universe?
The detection of Helium Hydride provides evidence that the early universe was a chemically active place, with hydrogen and helium atoms combining to form the first molecules. This supports the theory that the universe was initially composed of only hydrogen and helium, and that heavier elements were formed through nuclear fusion in stars.
4. How does Helium Hydride data support the Big Bang theory?
The Big Bang theory states that the universe began as a hot, dense, and expanding singularity. As the universe cooled, atoms began to form and eventually combined to form the first molecules. The detection of Helium Hydride, the first molecule to form in the universe, supports this theory and provides evidence for the chemical reactions that occurred in the early universe.
5. What are the potential implications of Helium Hydride data for future research?
The detection of Helium Hydride opens up new avenues for research in understanding the chemistry of the early universe. Scientists can now use this data to refine their models and simulations, and potentially discover other molecules that formed in the early universe. This could lead to a better understanding of the origins of the universe and the processes that led to the formation of galaxies, stars, and planets.
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