Physics and Chemistry of the Solar System focuses on planetary physics and chemistry. This book consists of 12 chapters. Chapters I to IV cover the general properties and environment of the planetary system. The solar system beyond Mars is elaborated in Chapters V to VIII, while the inner solar system is considered in Chapters XI to XII. In these chapters, this compilation specifically discusses the limitations on big bang nucleosynthesis; structure and classification of galaxies; and mass and angular momentum distribution. The radio wave propagation in space plasmas; interiors of Jupiter and Saturn; density and composition of icy satellites; and evaporation and non-gravitational forces are also deliberated. This text also explains the physical properties of meteorites; geology of the Moon; geophysical data on Mars; and search for extraterrestrial intelligence. This publication is a good reference for first-year graduate students who intend to take graduate courses in specialized areas of planetary sciences, as well as practicing Ph.D. scientists with training in physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, meteorology, and biology.
This book is an appealing, concise, and factual account of the chemistry of the solar system. It includes basic facts about the chemical composition of the different bodies in the...
Anders, E.: 1964, “Origin, age, and composition of meteorites”, Space Science Reviews 3, 583-714. Anders, E.: 1988, “Solar-system abundances of the elements”, in Origin and Distribution of the Elements, ed., Mathews, G.J., ...
Review questions and additional reading for each chapter encourage students to explore cosmochemistry further.
Background Science and the Inner Solar System Eugene F. Milone, William J.F. Wilson ... Icarus 209, 230–238 (2010) Ojha, L., McEwen, A., Dundas, C., Mattson, S., Byrne, S., Schaefer, E., Masse, M.: Recurring slope linneae on Mars: ...
This updated edition contains the latest data, new references and planetary images and an extensively rewritten chapter on current research on exoplanets.
However, Callisto is probably only partially differentiated (Sohl et al. ... a moment of inertia of 0.341, intermediate between Ganymede's and Callisto's, if hydrostatic equilibrium is assumed – which may be a debatable approximation – ...
The reviews in this book collect together a series of papers covering the physics and chemistry of ices, as well as the geology of icy surfaces.
Key Features Covers a wide range of planetary science topics at an introductory level Coherently links the fields of solar system science, exoplanetary science, and planet formation Each chapter includes homework questions Includes python ...
Planetary Atmospheres and the Outer Solar System Eugene F. Milone, William J.F. Wilson ... J. 613, L153–L156 (2004) Anderson, D.R., Hellier, C., Gillon, M., Triaud, A.H.M.J., Smalley, B., Hebb, L., Collier Cameron, A., Maxted, P.F.L., ...
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