According to the core accretion model, planet formation proceeds in three key stages. Armitage, stony brook university, state university of new york. Even the planetdisc interactions and planet migration torques can be impacted. However, the course should be accessible to students with just a general introduction to physics.
Few sections of the text that are somewhat more advanced and that can be omitted are marked by stars. Those who downloaded this book also downloaded the following books. Astrophysics jila exploring the frontiers of physics. This class is part of the planetary science core curriculum and broadly covers aspects of astrophysical disk theory, planet formation theory, and early solar system evolution. Astrophysics of planet formation edition 1 by philip j. Armitage delivers on the books aim to provide a concise introduction to the classical theory of planet formation and to more recent developments spurred by new observations. Asp2062 introduction to astrophysics monash university. Eleven years after the publication of its first edition, armitage revisits this graduatelevel textbook on the astrophysics of planet formation to update it based on the trove of knowledge produced by the kepler space telescope and alma that revolutionized our concept of what planetary systems look like.
Astrophysics of planet formation would be an excellent main text for a course in astronomy, astrophysics, or planetary science. Philip armitage takes you on an engaging journey through the physical processes of planet formation, while providing both physical intuition and the necessary details and equations. This book is based on the lectures by philip armitage and wilhelm kley presented at 45 th saasfee advanced course from protoplanetary disks to planet formation of the swiss society for astrophysics and astronomy. The first part deals with the physical processes occurring in protoplanetary disks starting with the observational context. The nature of planet formation, rutgers university astrophysics seminar, february 22, 2018. Protoplanetary disks are quasisteady structures whose evolution and dispersal determine the environment for planet formation. Stellar astrophysics, planetary sciences solartype stars, extrasolar planets, star formation, circumstellar disks and planet formation. Astrophysics of planet formation, second edition lpi bulletin. From protoplanetary disks to planet formation saasfee. The book concludes with a brief chapter on the dynamics of planetary systems. Astrophysics of planet formation kindle edition by armitage, philip j download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Philip armitage jila, 440 ucb university of colorado, boulder, co803090440 tel. Writing for readers with undergraduate backgrounds in physics, astronomy, and planetary science, armitage begins with a description of the. Planetary system dynamics m24 faculty of mathematics.
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This cited by count includes citations to the following articles in scholar. As a small seminar class, it is essential that students come to class prepared and ready to discuss assigned readings. Astrophysics of planet formation 1, armitage, philip j. Formation of terrestrial planets from planetesimals 3. Formation, orbital and internal evolutions of young planetary systems 3. Geay 3 formation and evolution of planetary systems. Conservation of angular momentum leads to the formation of accretion discs 3.
Giant planet formation must therefore be completed within the lifetime of the gaseous protoplanetarydisks, 10 myr at most meyer et al. Astrophysics of planet formation 1st edition by philip j. Asp2062 introduction to astrophysics planet formation i daniel price key revision points 1. Astrophysics of planet formation, second edition lpi. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Astrophysics of planet formation ebook full text available. Armitage renders a comprehensive picture of the physics behind the different stages of planetary systems formation and evolution. Astrophysics of planet formation by armitage, philip j.
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