A Model of UV-Blue Absorbance in Bulk Liquid of Venusian Cloud Aerosols Is Consistent with Efficient Organic Absorbers at High Concentrations
This episode examines a paper proposing that Venusian cloud aerosols contain highly efficient organic absorbers. By modeling the bulk liquid, researchers found peak absorbance at 375 nanometers, suggesting concentrations of complex organic molecules. The discussion concludes by outlining how future missions like Rocket Lab will search for specific fluorescence signatures to confirm these chemical hypotheses.