Planetary Systems Formation Evolution And Detection

Author : Bernard F. Burke,Jürgen H. Rahe,Elizabeth E. Roettger
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 475 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401111546

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Planetary Systems: Formation, Evolution, and Detection by Bernard F. Burke,Jürgen H. Rahe,Elizabeth E. Roettger Pdf

`Are there other planetary systems like ours? Other planets like ours? Is there life elsewhere in the Universe?' So asks Dr. Lew Allen Jr. in the Foreword. In December of 1992, theorists, observers, and instrument builders gathered at the California Institute of Technology to discuss the search for answers to these questions. The International Conference, entitled `Planetary Systems: Formation, Evolution, and Detection' and supported through NASA's newly formed TOPS (Toward Other Planetary Systems) program, was the first of a series of conferences uniting researchers across disciplines and political boundaries to share thoughts and information on planetary systems. The conference was sponsored by NASA, hosted by JPL at Caltech, and endorsed by the 1992 International Space Year Association. These proceedings include discussions of topics ranging from stellar, disk, and planetary formation to new ways of searching for other stellar systems containing planets. The authors represent a wide range of nationalities, disciplines, and points of view. The second international conference took place in December of 1993.

Author : Bonnie Steves,Martin Hendry,Andrew C. Cameron
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2010-12-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781420083453

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Extra-Solar Planets by Bonnie Steves,Martin Hendry,Andrew C. Cameron Pdf

Since the discovery of the first exoplanet orbiting a main sequence star in 1995, nearly 500 planets have been detected, with this number expected to increase dramatically as new ground-based planetary searches begin to report their results. Emerging techniques offer the tantalizing possibility of detecting an Earth-mass planet in the habitable zone of a solar-type star as well as the exciting prospect of studying exoplanetary atmospheres that could reveal the presence of biomarkers, such as water vapor, oxygen, and carbon dioxide. Can we find the "Holy Grail" of exoplanets? Cutting-edge research may reveal the answer Written by internationally renowned scientists at the forefront of the field, Extra-Solar Planets: The Detection, Formation, Evolution and Dynamics of Planetary Systems presents powerful analytical tools and methods for investigating extra-solar planetary systems. It discusses new theories on planetary migration and resonant capture that elucidate the existence of "hot Jupiters." It also examines the astrophysical mechanisms required to assemble gas giant planets close to their parent star. In addition, the expert contributors describe how mathematical tools involving periodicity, chaos, and resonance are used to study the diversity and stability of observed planetary systems. By presenting the fundamental analyses that underpin modern studies of extra-solar planetary systems, this graduate-level book enables readers to thoroughly understand important recent developments and offers a platform for future research. It also improves readers’ understanding of our own solar system and its place in the diverse range of planetary systems discovered so far.

Author : Martin Pessah,Oliver Gressel
Publisher : Springer
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2017-12-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319606095

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Formation, Evolution, and Dynamics of Young Solar Systems by Martin Pessah,Oliver Gressel Pdf

This book's interdisciplinary scope aims at bridging various communities: 1) cosmochemists, who study meteoritic samples from our own solar system, 2) (sub-) millimetre astronomers, who measure the distribution of dust and gas of star-forming regions and planet-forming discs, 3) disc modellers, who describe the complex photo-chemical structure of parametric discs to fit these to observation, 4) computational astrophysicists, who attempt to decipher the dynamical structure of magnetised gaseous discs, and the effects the resulting internal structure has on the aerodynamic re-distribution of embedded solids, 5) theoreticians in planet formation theory, who aim to piece it all together eventually arriving at a coherent holistic picture of the architectures of planetary systems discovered by 6) the exoplanet observers, who provide us with unprecedented samples of exoplanet worlds. Combining these diverse fields the book sheds light onto the riddles that research on planet formation is currently confronted with, and paves the way for a comprehensive understanding of the formation, evolution, and dynamics of young solar systems. The chapters ‘Chondrules – Ubiquitous Chondritic Solids Tracking the Evolution of the Solar Protoplanetary Disk’, ‘Dust Coagulation with Porosity Evolution’ and ‘The Emerging Paradigm of Pebble Accretion’ are published open access under a CC BY 4.0 license via link.springer.com.

Author : Marc Ollivier,Thérèse Encrenaz,Francoise Roques,Franck Selsis,Fabienne Casoli
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2008-11-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540757481

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Planetary Systems by Marc Ollivier,Thérèse Encrenaz,Francoise Roques,Franck Selsis,Fabienne Casoli Pdf

Over the past ten years, the discovery of extrasolar planets has opened a new field of astronomy, and this area of research is rapidly growing, from both the observational and theoretical point of view. The presence of many giant exoplanets in the close vicinity of their star shows that these newly discovered planetary systems are very different from the solar system. New theoretical models are being developed in order to understand their formation scenarios, and new observational methods are being implemented to increase the sensitivity of exoplanet detections. In the present book, the authors address the question of planetary systems from all aspects. Starting from the facts (the detection of more than 300 extraterrestrial planets), they first describe the various methods used for these discoveries and propose a synthetic analysis of their global properties. They then consider the observations of young stars and circumstellar disks and address the case of the solar system as a specific example, different from the newly discovered systems. Then the study of planetary systems and of exoplanets is presented from a more theoretical point of view. The book ends with an outlook to future astronomical projects, and a description of the search for life on exoplanets. This book addresses students and researchers who wish to better understand this newly expanding field of research.

Author : Wolfgang Brandner
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2011-02-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139457026

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Planet Formation by Wolfgang Brandner Pdf

When this book was published in 2006, it had been just over ten years since the first planet outside our solar system was detected. Since then, much work has focused 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 advances in observational, experimental and theoretical research, it summarises our 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.

Author : Philip J. Armitage
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521887458

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Astrophysics of Planet Formation by Philip J. Armitage Pdf

Graduate-level textbook providing a basic understanding of the astrophysical processes for readers in planetary science, and observational and theoretical astronomy.

Author : Harold A. Weaver,Laura Danly
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Astrophysics
ISBN : 052136633X

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The Formation and Evolution of Planetary Systems by Harold A. Weaver,Laura Danly Pdf

Author : Mark Booth,Brenda C. Matthews,James R. Graham
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 1107045207

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Exploring the Formation and Evolution of Planetary Systems (IAU S299) by Mark Booth,Brenda C. Matthews,James R. Graham Pdf

Recent years have seen a dramatic increase in our understanding of planetary systems. Initially, new exoplanets were discovered through the effects they have on their parent stars - whether through radial velocity, transits or microlensing methods - but now the technology and the techniques have been developed to image light from exoplanets directly. Vast improvements have also been made in our ability to resolve circumstellar matter from protoplanetary disks, through transition disks to debris disks. These dramatic new observations have led to new advances in our theoretical understanding of the formation and evolution of planetary systems. The proceedings of IAU Symposium 299 report on recent results of this field covering the range from the detailed imaging of protoplanetary disks to the modeling of planetary atmospheres. The volume benefits both active researchers and graduate students entering this dynamic and rapidly progressing field.

Author : Nader Haghighipour
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010-06-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9048186870

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Planets in Binary Star Systems by Nader Haghighipour Pdf

In 1988, in an article on the analysis of the measurements of the variations in the radial velocities of a number of stars, Campbell, Walker, and Yang reported an - teresting phenomenon;the radial velocity variations of Cephei seemed to suggest the existence of a Jupiter-like planet around this star. This was a very exciting and, at the same time, very surprising discovery. It was exciting because if true, it would have marked the detection of the ?rst planet outside of our solar system. It was surprising because the planet-hosting star is the primary of a binary system with a separation less than 19 AU, a distance comparable to the planetary distances in our solar system. The moderatelyclose orbit of the stellar companionof Cephei raised questions about the reality of its planet. The skepticism over the interpretation of the results (which was primarily based on the idea that binary star systems with small sepa- tions would not be favorable places for planet formation) became so strong that in a subsequent paper in 1992, Walker and his colleagues suggested that the planet in the Cephei binary might not be real, and the variations in the radial velocity of this star might have been due to its chromospheric activities.

Author : Charles J. Lada,N.D. Kylafis
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 756 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1999-07-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780792359098

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The Origin of Stars and Planetary Systems by Charles J. Lada,N.D. Kylafis Pdf

The Origin of Stars and Planetary Systems is a collection of tutorial reviews that critically and systematically discuss the current state of our knowledge of star formation and early stellar evolution, from the genesis of giant molecular clouds to the birth of young stars and their surrounding planetary systems. The chapters are written at the graduate student level by a group of twenty internationally distinguished scientists. The emphasis is on fundamentals rather than recent research results. The book thus provides a rigorous treatment of the basic empirical and theoretical foundations of modern star formation research. The book is a unique reference, based on the authors' own pioneering research. Readership: Primary or supplementary text for graduate courses on star formation. Basic reference for professional scientists needing a solid background in the area.

Author : Woolfson Michael Mark
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781783265244

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Formation Of The Solar System, The: Theories Old And New (2nd Edition) by Woolfson Michael Mark Pdf

This fully-updated second edition remains the only truly detailed exploration of the origins of our Solar System, written by an authority in the field. Unlike other authors, Michael Woolfson focuses on the formation of the solar system, engaging the reader in an intelligent yet accessible discussion of the development of ideas about how the Solar System formed from ancient times to the present.Within the last five decades new observations and new theoretical advances have transformed the way scientists think about the problem of finding a plausible theory. Spacecraft and landers have explored the planets of the Solar System, observations have been made of Solar-System bodies outside the region of the planets and planets have been detected and observed around many solar-type stars. This new edition brings in the most recent discoveries, including the establishment of dwarf planets and challenges to the ‘standard model’ of planet formation — the Solar Nebula Theory.While presenting the most up-to-date material and the underlying science of the theories described, the book avoids technical jargon and terminology. It thus remains a digestible read for the non-expert interested reader, whilst being detailed and comprehensive enough to be used as an undergraduate physics and astronomy textbook, where the formation of the solar system is a key part of the course.Michael Woolfson is Emeritus Professor of Theoretical Physics at University of York and is an award-winning crystallographer and astronomer.

Author : Philip J. Armitage
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1505517028

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Lecture Notes on the Formation and Early Evolution of Planetary Systems by Philip J. Armitage Pdf

Lecture Notes On The Formation And Early Evolution Of Planetary SystemsBy Philip J. Armitage

Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Space Studies Board,Committee on Planetary and Lunar Exploration
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1990-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309041935

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Strategy for the Detection and Study of Other Planetary Systems and Extrasolar Planetary Materials by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Space Studies Board,Committee on Planetary and Lunar Exploration Pdf

This volume addresses a new opportunity in the planetary sciencesâ€"to extend our exploration outward to discover and study planetary systems that may have formed or are forming around other stars. It concludes that a coordinated program of astronomical observation, laboratory research, theoretical development, and understanding of the dynamics and origins of whatever may be found would be a technologically feasible and potentially richly rewarding extension of the study of bodies within the solar system.

Author : International Astronomical Union. Symposium
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2008-07-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521874718

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Exoplanets: Detection, Formation and Dynamics (IAU S249) by International Astronomical Union. Symposium Pdf

In the 12 years since the first discovery of an exoplanet around a main sequence star (51 Peg), more than 270 exoplanets have been detected. The proceedings of IAU Symposium 249 present the latest theoretical and observational advances in the field of exoplanet research, including the ongoing and future projects such as CoRoT and Kepler. The volume opens with a review of exoplanet detection and orbital determination techniques, before looking at the physics of gas giant atmospheres and close-in stars. The topics of planet formation, migration and the dynamical evolution of protoplanetary disks and multi-planet systems are also covered in detail. IAU S249 is a useful reference for the graduate students and researchers working in the exciting field of exoplanet study.

Author : Alessandro Sozzetti,Mario G. Lattanzi,Alan P. Boss
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2011-12-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521196523

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The Astrophysics of Planetary Systems (IAU S276) by Alessandro Sozzetti,Mario G. Lattanzi,Alan P. Boss Pdf

This volume provides a detailed snapshot of the state-of-the-art of the field fifteen years after the first extrasolar planet discovery announcement. The major review articles and contributed papers allow for vibrant discussions and confrontations between theory and observations. Datasets of the highest quality, innovative numerical tools and increasingly sophisticated theoretical models show the impressive progress being made in our understanding of planet formation and evolution, heralding the era of 'comparative planetology' as a new, expanding interdisciplinary research field. IAU S276 also examines the strategic planning exercises of both the science community and space agencies and ongoing preparations and developments of future ground-based and space-borne observatories devoted to the detection and characterization of extrasolar planets. This stimulating volume constitutes an important reference for both young scientists and seasoned researchers, who will contribute to the frontier of research in the field during the next decade.