Galactic Cosmic Rays and N2 Disassociation on Titan

Authors: L.A. Capone, J. Dubach, S.S. Prasad, R.C. Whitten The electromagnetic and particle cascade resulting from the absorption of galactic cosmic rays in the atmosphere of Titan is shown to be an important mechanism for driving the photochemistry at pressures of 1 to 50 mbar in the atmosphere. In particular, the cosmic ray cascade dissociates N2, a process necessary for…