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Multi-correlation analyses of TOF-SIMS spectra for mineralogical studies

Thomas, R.; Engrand, C.; Martin, P. +2 more

A time-of-flight mass spectrometer (TOF-SIMS, COSIMA experiment) has been launched by ESA the 2nd March 2004, on board the comet bound spacecraft "ROSETTA". The scientific objectives of COSIMA are the determination of the compositions of cometary grains as well as the molecular analyses of their exposed organic compounds. These analyses will provi…