The Chemistry of Meteoritic Metals in the Upper Atmosphere

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This research program primarily involves laboratory studies related to understanding the metal chemistry of the mesopause region of the atmosphere. Specifically the work will be directed towards specific chemical reactions and theoretical calculations associated with the formation and destruction of the NaO4 molecule. In addition, other studies will investigate heterogeneous chemistry and photosputtering of the alkali metal atoms, oxidation chemistry for Fe and Mg and an expansion of the current model of sodium chemistry in the mesopause region. Understanding of this topic is of great interest in the use of high power lidar systems to study the structure and dynamics of the mesopause and lower thermosphere.