Laboratory Studies

The following sections are included:

• Introduction

• Infrared Spectroscopy

• Mixed Ices

• Silicate

  • Structure of Silicate

  • Silicate Studies

    • Condensation

    • Effect of Environment

    • Silicon Nano-crystals

    • Optical Constants

• Carbon

  • Forms of Carbon

  • Carbon Studies

• Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)

  • Spectra

  • Mass Spectra

  • Steller Environment

  • Diffuse Interstellar Bands

• Optical Properties of Materials

  • Theoretical Considerations

  • Laboratory Measurements

  • Mass Absorption Coefficient

  • Microwave Scattering

• Microgravity Studies

• Nucleation

• Coagulation and Aggregation

• Other Dust Studies

• References