Astrophysics of Planet Formation - Rilegato

Armitage, Philip J.

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0521887453 ISBN 13: 9780521887458

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2009

Riassunto

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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Recensione:

'This excellent book is a superb introduction to modern cosmogony, beautifully produced and with an extremely useful and up-to-date reference section.' The Observatory

'Astrophysics of Planet Formation is organized into self-contained but connected chapters that generally follow the chronology of planet formation: disk characteristics and evolution, planetesimal formation, terrestrial planet formation, and giant planet formation. The book concludes with a brief chapter on the dynamics of planetary systems ... Two pedagogical approaches make it an outstanding introductory text: Armitage concentrates on the essentials rather than getting lost in details, and he carefully walks the reader through the derivation of equations, highlighting their physical meaning. He also gives technical references for in-depth reading at the end of each chapter ... [he] delivers on the book's aim to 'provide a concise introduction to the classical theory of planet formation and to more recent developments spurred by new observations' ... an excellent main text for a course in astronomy, astrophysics, or planetary science.' Diana Valencia, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Descrizione del libro:

Covering all phases of planet formation - from protoplanetary disks to the dynamical evolution of planetary systems - this graduate-level textbook provides a basic understanding of the astrophysical processes that shape the formation of planetary systems. It can be understood by readers in planetary science, and observational and theoretical astronomy.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0521887453
• ISBN 13: 9780521887458
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 296