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Protoplanetary Dust: Astrophysical and Cosmochemical Perspectives (Cambridge Planetary Science, 12)

By Daniel Apai , Dante S. Lauretta

Book information

Year
2010
ISBN
0521517729, 9780521517720
LCC
QB791 .P774 2010
Open Library ID
OL23713011M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (3588094 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
397\397
Topic
Physics Astronomy
Library
Kolxo3
Scanned
no
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07
Физика;Астрономия и астрофизика;Планетология

Description

Planet formation studies uniquely benefit from three disciplines: astronomical observations of extrasolar planet-forming disks, analysis of material from the early Solar System, and laboratory astrophysics experiments. Pre-planetary solids, fine dust, and chondritic components are central elements linking these studies. This book is the first comprehensive overview of planet formation, in which astronomers, cosmochemists, and laboratory astrophysicists jointly discuss the latest insights from the Spitzer and Hubble space telescopes, new interferometers, space missions including Stardust and Deep Impact, and laboratory techniques. Following the evolution of solids from their genesis through protoplanetary disks to rocky planets, the book discusses in detail how the latest results from these disciplines fit into a coherent picture. This volume provides a clear introduction and valuable reference for students and researchers in astronomy, cosmochemistry, laboratory astrophysics, and planetary sciences.

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