Ultracool dwarfs observed with the Spitzer Infrared Spectrograph – III. Dust grains in young L dwarf atmospheres are heavier

Ultracool dwarfs observed with the Spitzer Infrared Spectrograph – III. Dust grains in young L dwarf atmospheres are heavier
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用斯皮策红外光谱仪观察到的超冷矮星 – III 年轻的 L 矮星大气中的尘埃颗粒更重。

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10.1093/mnras/stad1711
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发表时间:
2023
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4.8
通讯作者:
S. Metchev
S. Metchev
中科院分区:
物理与天体物理2区
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作者:
G. Suárez;S. Metchev

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