Protoplanetary Dust: Astrophysical and Cosmochemical Perspectives (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781107629424)

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.

Author: D疣iel Apai
ISBN-10: 110762942X
ISBN-13: 9781107629424
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 02/20/2014
Pages: 396
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.38lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.81d