Nature Communications (Jan 2021)
Sulfur monoxide dimer chemistry as a possible source of polysulfur in the upper atmosphere of Venus
Abstract
Photochemistry of sulfur species in the upper Venus atmosphere is not well understood and the identity of ultraviolet (UV) absorber(s) remain unknown. Here, the authors show that sulfur monoxide dimer chemistry is a possible source of polysulfur, which could be responsible for the UV absorption.