Paper · S7747
Erosion of Icy Interstellar Objects by Cosmic Rays and Implications for ‘Oumuamua
Phan, Hoang and Loeb model erosion and modification of icy interstellar objects under assumed cosmic-ray, material and travel conditions. Prior observations and fits support theoretical predictions rather than new detections or demonstrated composition.
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- Prior cosmic-ray fits, observations and adopted material, geometry, gas and travel assumptions underpin the model. Predictions are not new detections, composition measurements or validated artificial-origin conclusions. Half-kilometer and ten-kilometer wording, distance limits and equation references conflict within this version and with the earlier nitrogen-budget paper; no silent repair or replication.
- Original measurements, simulation data, code, earlier and journal versions, review history and physical fidelity remain unreviewed. Hoang acknowledges Korea-government-funded NRF award 2019R1A2C1087045; Loeb acknowledges partial Breakthrough Prize Foundation support without an award identifier. Academic seminar discussion and comments do not establish secret tasking or custody.
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Vo Hong Minh Phan, Thiem Hoang, Abraham Loeb. Erosion of Icy Interstellar Objects by Cosmic Rays and Implications for ‘Oumuamua. October 28, 2021. BioParity S7747. https://bioparity.io/sources/S7747Record data (JSON)