In this research we used OT to trap and spectroscopically characterize extraterrestrial dust particles and/or their analogs. This study gives solid ground for the application of OT techniques to solar system study, e.g., cometary particles analyses and dust particles on Lunar surfaces. Such application is strategic for the “clean” characterization of restricted and unrestricted samples of planetary bodies returned from space missions in curatorial facilities.
Other people involved:M. G. Donato, A. Foti, P. G. Gucciardi, M. A. Iatì, D. Bronte Ciriza, A. Magazzù, S. Marrara, P. Polimeno, A. Saidi (IPCF). P. Zemanek, O. Brzobohaty (ISI-CAS Brno); O. Munoz (Instituo de Astrofisica de Andalucia); G. Volpe (University of Gothenburg); Y.-J. Chen (National Central University; Taiwan)