Vol. 2, issue 07, article # 2
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Abstract:
Resonant scattering of laser light by nitrogen and oxide molecules is considered. It is shown that the use of the first negative N2+ system and β bands of NO for resonant scattering makes feasible to detect N2+ ions and NO molecules at heights above 100 km.
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