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 |
| Richard Nelson (Primary Supervisor) | |
| Paul Hallam (Student) |
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST/N504257/1 | 01/10/2015 | 31/03/2021 | |||
| 1643793 | Studentship | ST/N504257/1 | 01/10/2015 | 31/03/2019 | Paul Hallam |