Understanding the Origin of Planetary Systems: Studying the Kuiper Belt and the Dynamics of Planet Formation

Understanding the Origin of Planetary Systems: Studying the Kuiper Belt and the Dynamics of Planet Formation

<p>This thesis presents theoretical and observational studies pertaining to the early solar system, planet formation and extrasolar planets.</p> <p>First, we explore the dynamics of protoplanet formation. We find that the growth of protoplanets may be dominated by the accretion...

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Main Author: Schlichting, Hilke Elisabeth
Format: Others
Published: 2009
Online Access:https://thesis.library.caltech.edu/5212/1/Thesis_Hilke_Schlichting.pdf
Schlichting, Hilke Elisabeth (2009) Understanding the Origin of Planetary Systems: Studying the Kuiper Belt and the Dynamics of Planet Formation. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/SGJJ-9V78. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05282009-124109 <https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05282009-124109>

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https://thesis.library.caltech.edu/5212/1/Thesis_Hilke_Schlichting.pdf
Schlichting, Hilke Elisabeth (2009) Understanding the Origin of Planetary Systems: Studying the Kuiper Belt and the Dynamics of Planet Formation. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/SGJJ-9V78. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05282009-124109 <https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05282009-124109>

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