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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 planet formation - from protoplanetary disks to the dynamical evolution of planetary systems - this introduction can be understood by readers with backgrounds in planetary science, observational and theoretical astronomy. It highlights the physical principles underlying planet formation and the areas where more research and new observations are needed"--Provided by publisher. "The study of planet formation has a long history. My goals in writing this text are to provide a concise introduction to the classical theory of planet formation and to more recent developments spurred by new observations"--Provided by publisher.

Planets --- Astrophysics --- Origin --- Astrophysics. --- Astronomical physics --- Astronomy --- Cosmic physics --- Physics --- Origin of planets --- Cosmology --- Origin. --- Planets - Origin

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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.

Planets --- Origin --- Origin. --- 52 --- Origin of planets --- Cosmology --- Astronomie. Astrofysica. Ruimteonderzoek. Geodesie --- Space biology. --- Bioastronautics --- Cosmobiology --- Biology --- Space sciences --- Planets - Origin

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Extrasolar planets --- Planets --- Disks (Astrophysics) --- Microlensing (Astrophysics) --- Origin --- 523 --- Origin of planets --- Cosmology --- Gravitational microlensing --- Gravitational lenses --- Exo-planets --- Exoplanets --- Extra-solar planets --- Stars with planets --- Astrophysical discs --- Astrophysical disks --- Discs (Astrophysics) --- Disk systems (Astrophysics) --- Astrophysics --- 523 The Solar System --- The Solar System --- Conferences - Meetings --- Planets - Origin