The evolution of debris disk systems : constraints from theory and observation

Debris disks are believed to be the remnants of planet formation; a disk of solid bodies called planetesimals that did not get incorporated into planets. They provide an ideal opportunity for studying the outcome of planet formation in their systems. The best studied disks exhibit cool emission peak...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Smith, Rachel
Other Authors: Wyatt, Mark
Published: University of Edinburgh 2008
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.562232