Helium hydride ion reaction (IMAGE)

Max-Planck-Institut fur Kernphysik

Helium hydride ion reaction

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Reaction scheme and energetic level of the investigated reaction of the helium hydride ion with deuterium. It is a swift and barrierless reaction, contrary to earlier theories. Background: The planetary nebula NGC 7027, with molecular hydrogen visible in red.

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Schematic: MPIK; Background Image: W. B. Latter (SIRTF Science Center/Caltech) and NASA

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