Planet Formation Guide

Planet Formation Guide explores the fascinating journey from microscopic dust to fully formed planets. Delving into the heart of star-forming regions, the book illuminates the crucial role of protoplanetary disks, the swirling nurseries where planets are born. One intriguing fact is how planetesimals, small bodies formed from dust accretion, gravitationally attract each other, growing into protoplanets. Understanding planet formation is key to potentially discovering habitable exoplanets and grasping the potential for life beyond Earth.

The book progresses logically, beginning with protoplanetary disk properties and moving through dust coagulation, planetesimal formation, and protoplanet growth. A unique strength lies in its balanced approach, intertwining the latest theoretical models with observational data from telescopes like Hubble and James Webb. The book also addresses ongoing debates, presenting multiple perspectives to stimulate further research.

© 2025 Publifye (Ebook): 9788233999827

Tradutores: AI

Data de lançamento

Ebook: 22 de fevereiro de 2025