The Ice Chamber for Astrophysics/Astrochemistry (ICA) at ATOMKI is designed to investigate the effect of ion irradiation of analogues of interstellar and Solar System ices deposited on a series of cold substrates (20-300 K) vertically mounted on a copper holder connected to a closed cycle cryostat, a 360° rotation stage and a z-linear translation stage.
The major goal of the experimental apparatus is to systematically study space relevant ices under different ion-impact conditions (energy, fluxes and type of projectile) to better understand the origin and evolution of the building blocks of life.
This chamber was used in measurements published here: