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Title Protoplanetary dust : astrochemical and cosmochemical perspectives / edited by Dániel Apai and Dante S. Lauretta
Published Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010

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Description 1 online resource (xviii, 377 pages) : illustrations
Series Cambridge planetary science ; 12
Cambridge planetary science series ; 12.
Contents Planet formation and protoplanetary dust -- The origins of protoplanetary dust and the formation of accretion disks -- Evolution of protoplanetary disk structures -- Chemical and isotopic evolution of the solar nebula and protoplanetary disks -- Laboratory studies of simple dust analogs in astrophysical environments -- Dust composition in protoplanetary disks -- Dust particle size evolution -- Thermal processing in protoplanetary nebulae -- The clearing of protoplanetary disks and of the proto-solar nebula -- Accretion of planetesimals and the formation of rocky planets
Summary "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"--Provided by publisher
"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"--Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Cosmic dust.
Protoplanetary disks.
Cosmochemistry.
SCIENCE -- Astronomy.
Cosmic dust
Cosmochemistry
Origin of the Solar system
Protoplanetary disks
SUBJECT Solar system -- Origin. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85124548
Subject Solar system
Form Electronic book
Author Apai, Dániel
Lauretta, D. S. (Dante S.), 1970-
ISBN 9780511675409
0511675402
9780511672156
0511672152