Problems and Prospects in Planetesimal Formation
Abstract
On the long road from dust to planets there are planetesimals. We review and criticize proposed mechanisms for planetesimal formation, and point out topics for future work.
- Publication:
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Exploring the Formation and Evolution of Planetary Systems
- Pub Date:
- January 2014
- DOI:
- 10.1017/S1743921313008119
- Bibcode:
- 2014IAUS..299..136C
- Keywords:
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- planets and satellites: formation;
- solar system: formation;
- instabilities;
- turbulence;
- Kuiper Belt;
- minor planets;
- asteroids;
- accretion;
- accretion disks