3I/ATLAS: A Unified Framework and Live Test for Field-Mediated ISO Dynamics
Abstract
The interstellar object 3I/ATLAS confronts standard cometary models with a fundamental contradiction: its surface chemistry indicates billion-year Galactic Cosmic Ray processing, while its global dynamics exhibit large-scale coherence. A CO₂/H₂O ratio of 7.6 ± 0.3 [1] points to a heavily irradiated, fragile crust, yet the object displays a spherical X-ray halo [2], persistent
Fields of Study & Subjects
Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies
Gamma-ray bursts and supernovae
Astronomy and Astrophysical Research
Publication details
- Publication date
- 5 January 2026
- Document type
- Preprint