Publications by authors named "Paul Mabey"
The (PSS) experiment was part of the European Space Agency's mission and was conducted on the International Space Station from 2014 to 2016. The PSS experiment investigated the properties of montmorillonite clay as a protective shield against degradation of organic compounds that were exposed to elevated levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in space. Additionally, we examined the potential for montmorillonite to catalyze UV-induced breakdown of the amino acid alanine and its potential to trap the resulting photochemical byproducts within its interlayers.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSpace experiments are a technically challenging but a scientifically important part of astrobiology and astrochemistry research. The International Space Station (ISS) is an excellent example of a highly successful and long-lasting research platform for experiments in space, that has provided a wealth of scientific data over the last two decades. However, future space platforms present new opportunities to conduct experiments with the potential to address key topics in astrobiology and astrochemistry.
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- Laser experiments are being used in astronomy to enhance our understanding of phenomena like supernova explosions and their effects on the interstellar medium.
- The research focuses on the interaction between hydrodynamic instabilities and magnetic fields, particularly through a new experimental setup designed to study magnetized Richtmyer-Meshkov instability (RMI).
- The findings confirm that magnetic field amplification is linked to the growth of RMI, which is crucial for understanding magnetic fields in astrophysical events and has implications for fields like fusion energy and planetary science.*