Planet Formation. Theory, Observations and Experiments
Wolfgang Brandner, Hubert Klahr
It is just over ten years since the first planet outside our solar system was detected. Since then, much work has focussed on understanding how extrasolar planets may form, and discovering the frequency of potentially habitable Earth-like planets. This volume addresses fundamental questions concerning the formation of planetary systems in general, and of our solar system in particular. Drawing from recent advances in observational, experimental, and theoretical research, it summarises our current understanding of the planet formation processes, and addresses major open questions and research issues. Chapters are written by leading experts in the field of planet formation and extrasolar planet studies. The book is based on a meeting held at Ringberg Castle in Bavaria, where experts gathered together to present and exchange their ideas and findings. It is a comprehensive resource for graduate students and researchers, and is written to be accessible to newcomers to the field.
카테고리:
년:
2006
출판사:
Cambridge University Press
언어:
english
페이지:
320
ISBN 10:
0521860156
ISBN 13:
9780521860154
시리즈:
Cambridge Astrobiology
파일:
PDF, 9.07 MB
IPFS:
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english, 2006