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Astrophysics of Planet Formation (Hardcover)
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Astrophysics of Planet Formation (Hardcover)
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The study of planet formation has been revolutionized by recent
observational breakthroughs, which have allowed the detection and
characterization of extrasolar planets, the imaging of
protoplanetary disks, and the discovery of the Solar System's
Kuiper Belt. Written for beginning graduate students, this textbook
provides a basic understanding of the astrophysical processes that
shape the formation of planetary systems. It begins by describing
the structure and evolution of protoplanetary disks, moves on to
the formation of planetesimals, terrestrial and gas giant planets,
and concludes by surveying new theoretical ideas for the early
evolution of planetary systems. Covering all phases of planet
formation - from protoplanetary disks to the dynamical evolution of
planetary systems - this introduction can be understood by readers
with backgrounds in planetary science, and observational and
theoretical astronomy. It highlights the physical principles
underlying planet formation and the areas where more research and
new observations are needed.
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