Astrophysics of Planet Formation

Name: Astrophysics of Planet Formation
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ISBN: 9781107653085

ISBN-10: 1107653088

ISBN-13: 9781107653085

Edition: 2013

Authors: Philip J. Armitage

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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…

Book details

List price: $36.99
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 10/24/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 296
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.034
Language: English

Philip J. Armitage is a Professor in the Department of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a Fellow of JILA. His research focuses on theoretical and computational studies of protoplanetary disks, planet formation and black hole astrophysics. He has extensive teaching experience at the advanced undergraduate and graduate level.