PROTOPLANETARY DUST Astrophysical and Cosmochemical Perspectives 1st edition by Dániel Apai ISBN 110762942X 978-1107629424

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ISBN 10:  110762942X
ISBN 13: 978-1107629424
Author: Dániel Apai 

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.

PROTOPLANETARY DUST: Astrophysical and Cosmochemical Perspectives 1st Table of contents:

• Introduction: The Role of Dust in the Formation of Planets

  • Overview of protoplanetary dust in the context of planetary formation.
  • The relationship between dust and gas in the early solar system.
  • The role of dust in the accretion process.

• The Physics of Protoplanetary Dust

  • The nature of dust grains in the protoplanetary disk.
  • Dust grain properties: size, shape, and composition.
  • Collisions, coagulation, and fragmentation of dust particles.
  • The dynamics of dust within the protoplanetary nebula.

• Chemical Composition of Protoplanetary Dust

  • The chemical makeup of dust grains and their relevance to planet formation.
  • The condensation of elements and molecules from gas to solid phase.
  • The isotopic signatures of protoplanetary dust and their significance.

• Dust in the Protoplanetary Disk

  • The distribution of dust in the protoplanetary disk and its relation to the gas.
  • Dust settling and the formation of dust layers.
  • Dust in the inner and outer regions of the disk.

• Dust Coagulation and Planetesimal Formation

  • Mechanisms of dust coagulation and the growth of planetesimals.
  • The role of turbulence in dust aggregation.
  • The transition from micron-sized particles to kilometer-sized planetesimals.

• Dust as a Tracer of Planetary Formation

  • The use of dust as a diagnostic tool for studying planet formation.
  • Observations of protoplanetary disks and the dust component.
  • The relationship between dust observations and theoretical models of planetesimal formation.

• The Role of Dust in Planetary Atmospheres

  • How dust influences the thermal and chemical evolution of planetary atmospheres.
  • The contribution of dust to the formation of planetary rings and satellites.
  • Dust’s role in shaping the surface properties of planets and moons.

• Protoplanetary Dust in the Solar System

  • The origin of dust in the early solar system.
  • Observations of solar system dust: comets, asteroids, and planetary rings.
  • The role of protoplanetary dust in the solar system’s evolution.

• Cosmochemical Perspectives on Protoplanetary Dust

  • The isotopic composition and the significance of dust in understanding the early solar system.
  • The connection between dust grains and the formation of chondrites and other meteorites.
  • The study of dust from primitive bodies and its relation to solar system chemistry.

• Observational Techniques and Instruments for Studying Protoplanetary Dust

  • The methods and technologies used to observe and study protoplanetary dust.
  • Ground-based and space-based telescopes and instruments.
  • Techniques like infrared observations, ALMA, and other cutting-edge tools.

• The Evolution of Dust in Protoplanetary Disks

  • The timeline of dust evolution from the early stages of the disk to planet formation.
  • The processes that lead to the dispersion of dust and the eventual formation of planets.
  • The end stages of dust life in the protoplanetary environment.

• Theoretical Models of Dust in Planet Formation

  • Different models of dust dynamics, growth, and accretion in the context of planet formation.
  • Numerical simulations of dust evolution in the protoplanetary disk.
  • Challenges in modeling dust and its interaction with gas and other materials.

• Conclusion: Protoplanetary Dust and Planet Formation

  • Summary of the key concepts regarding the role of dust in planet formation.
  • Future directions for research in protoplanetary dust and planetary science.
  • The implications of dust studies for our understanding of planetary systems beyond our own.

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