JWST observations of z~1.1 galaxies produce PAH ratio maps showing larger and more neutral PAHs at larger radii, opposite local trends, linked to UV hardness via photo-destruction.
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JWST observations find constant ~1% PAH abundance in the M82 superwind to 5 kpc, consistent with shielding in surface layers of cool clouds and possible replenishment.
New NIR diagnostic diagrams using [C I]/Paγ and H2 1-0 O(5)/PAH 3.3μm ratios correlate with radiation field hardness and distinguish star formation, AGN, and shock excitation in galaxy nuclei.
Hydrogen tunneling makes H-abstraction reactions by C2H, OH, and CN competitive in TMC-1 despite low individual rates, affecting aromatic abundance predictions.
New infrared spectra show reduced water ice and unusually strong aliphatic hydrocarbon absorption towards W44, attributed to shock and cosmic-ray processing in the associated molecular cloud.
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PAHSPECS: Spatially Resolved PAH Spectroscopy at cosmic noon with JWST MIRI MRS
JWST observations of z~1.1 galaxies produce PAH ratio maps showing larger and more neutral PAHs at larger radii, opposite local trends, linked to UV hardness via photo-destruction.
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JWST Observations of Starbursts: Dust Processing in the M82 Superwind
JWST observations find constant ~1% PAH abundance in the M82 superwind to 5 kpc, consistent with shielding in surface layers of cool clouds and possible replenishment.
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Near-infrared diagnostic diagrams of the gas ionization sources in nearby galaxies: a JWST NIRSpec view
New NIR diagnostic diagrams using [C I]/Paγ and H2 1-0 O(5)/PAH 3.3μm ratios correlate with radiation field hardness and distinguish star formation, AGN, and shock excitation in galaxy nuclei.
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The impact of hydrogen atom tunneling on aromatic chemistry in TMC-1
Hydrogen tunneling makes H-abstraction reactions by C2H, OH, and CN competitive in TMC-1 despite low individual rates, affecting aromatic abundance predictions.
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Dust Absorption towards Supernova Remnant W44
New infrared spectra show reduced water ice and unusually strong aliphatic hydrocarbon absorption towards W44, attributed to shock and cosmic-ray processing in the associated molecular cloud.