Disc-planet interactions
Lead Research Organisation:
Queen Mary University of London
Department Name: Astronomy Unit
Abstract
The aim of this project is to get fresh insights into disc-planet interactions for high-mass, gap-opening planets through dedicated numerical simulations. Not only does gap-opening govern the amount of mass that can be added to the planet, it also plays a role in how fast the planet migrates, and right now they become important observationally as well, with new telescopes like ALMA providing spectacular new images of protoplanetary discs. Understanding how planets open gaps and at what mass is therefore crucial for our understanding of how planetary systems form and evolve.
People |
ORCID iD |
| Paul Hallam (Student) |
Publications
Hallam P
(2020)
Constraining the masses of planets in protoplanetary discs from the presence or absence of vortices - comparison with ALMA observations
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Hallam P
(2018)
Investigating the possibility of reversing giant planet migration via gap edge illumination
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Hallam P
(2017)
The role of gap edge instabilities in setting the depth of planet gaps in protoplanetary discs
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Hallam Paul
(2019)
Gap formation in protoplanetary discs
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST/N504257/1 | 30/09/2015 | 30/03/2021 | |||
| 1643793 | Studentship | ST/N504257/1 | 30/09/2015 | 31/03/2019 | Paul Hallam |