On The Origin Of Planets
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On The Origin Of Planets
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Author : M. M. Woolfson
language : en
Publisher: World Scientific
Release Date : 2011
On The Origin Of Planets written by M. M. Woolfson and has been published by World Scientific this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Science categories.
The book begins with a historical review of four major theories for the origin of the Solar System in particular, or of planets in general, which highlight the major problems that need to be solved by any plausible theory. In many theories, including that which form the major theme of this book, the formation of planets and stars is intimately linked, so four chapters are devoted to the processes that can be described as the birth, life and death of stars. Recent observations that have revealed the existence of planets around many Sun-like stars are described in detail, followed by a clear exposition of the Capture Theory for the origin of planets. Many aspects of this theory are illustrated with sophisticated computer modelling that convincingly demonstrates the plausibility of the theory. The Capture Theory is in complete accord with all observations, including the estimate it gives for the proportion of Sun-like stars with planets. It is the only theory that sits comfortably with all present observational and theoretical constraints. The general theory of planet formation does not explain the detailed structure of the Solar System. An early postulated collision of two major planets is shown to explain many disparate features of the Solar System the nature of the terrestrial planets, surface features of the Moon and its relationship with Earth, asteroids, comets and dwarf planets, the relationship between Neptune, Triton and Pluto and the characteristics of meteorites, including the isotopic anomalies found in them. The postulate of a planetary collision is given support by a 2009 NASA observation of the residue of such an event around a distant young star.
A Theory Of Earth S Origin
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Author : Otto Schmidt
language : en
Publisher: The Minerva Group, Inc.
Release Date : 2001-06
A Theory Of Earth S Origin written by Otto Schmidt and has been published by The Minerva Group, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-06 with Science categories.
This book was originally published in 1949 and consists of four lectures which were delivered at the Academy of Sciences Geophysical Institute in 1948 on the author's hypothesis of the genesis of the Earth and other planets.
Origin Of The Earth And Moon
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Author : Robin M. Canup
language : en
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Release Date : 2000-11
Origin Of The Earth And Moon written by Robin M. Canup and has been published by University of Arizona Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-11 with Science categories.
The age-old question of how our home planet and its satellite originated has in recent times undergone a minor revolution. The emergence of the "giant impact theory" as the most successful model for the origin of the Moon has been difficult to reconcile with some aspects of the Earth, and the development of an integrated model for the origin of the Earth-Moon system has been difficult for this reason. However, recent technical advances in experimental and isotopic work, together with intensified interest in the modeling of planetary dynamics, have produced a wealth of new results requiring a rethinking of models for the origin of the Earth and Moon. This book is intended to serve as a resource for those scientists working closely in this field, while at the same time it provides enough balance and depth to offer an introduction for students or technically minded general readers. Its thirty chapters address isotopic and chemical constraints on accretion, the dynamics of terrestrial planet formation, the impact-triggered formation of the Earth-Moon system, differentiation of the Earth and Moon, the origin of terrestrial volatiles, and conditions on the young Earth and Moon. Covering such subjects as the history and origin of the Moon's orbit, water on the Earth, and the implications of Earth-Moon interactions for terrestrial climate and life, the book constitutes a state-of-the-art overview of the most recent investigations in the field. Although many advances have been made in our ability to evaluate competing models of the formation of the Earth-Moon system, there are still many gaps in our understanding. This book makes great strides toward closing those gaps by highlighting the extensive progress that has been made and pointing toward future research.
Planets And Their Atmospheres
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Author : John S. Lewis
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2013-10-22
Planets And Their Atmospheres written by John S. Lewis and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-22 with Science categories.
This work is addressed to advanced undergraduate and graduate students in astronomy, geology, chemistry, meteorology, and the planetary sciences as well as to researchers with pertinent areas of specialization who desire an introduction to the literature across the broad interdisciplinary range of this important topic. Extensive references to the pre-spacecraft literature will be particularly useful to readers interested in the historical development of the field during this century.
The Planets Their Origin And Development Harold C Urey
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Author : Harold C Urey
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-09-19
The Planets Their Origin And Development Harold C Urey written by Harold C Urey and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-19 with Science categories.
This is a study based on observation rather than mathematical theory in which an attempt is made to discover facts and relationships that give evidence about the course of solar evolution. The author's principle conclusions are that the earth and other territorial planets were formed at much lower temperatures than has generally been supposed; and that a more uniform distribution of iron throughout the silicate phases of the Earth existed in the past than exist now while the iron core of the Earth has been formed at least partly during geological time. For convenience of discussion the author divides the course of planetary evolution into five stages: stage 1 is assumed to start with an interstellar dust cloud, such as the globes of Bok and Reill; stage 2 he calls the preprotoplanet and protoplanet phase, when temperatures had risen to their present levels; stage 3 is the "high temperature stage", and stage 4 is the second low temperature stage; in his final stage the author outlines possible origins for the atmospheres of the earth, Venus and Mars. It may at first surprise that a physical chemist should write a book on the origin and development of the planets. But as the physical problems are many and involved and as the evidence in regard to them is very detailed, the physical chemist can obviously make valuable contributions to this subject. Mr Urey has discussed his views with astronomers, physicists, geophysicists and many other experts and frequently made use of their critical appreciation.
From Dust To Life
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Author : John Chambers
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2013-11-24
From Dust To Life written by John Chambers and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-24 with Science categories.
The remarkable story of how our solar system came to be The birth and evolution of our solar system is a tantalizing mystery that may one day provide answers to the question of human origins. This book tells the remarkable story of how the celestial objects that make up the solar system arose from common beginnings billions of years ago, and how scientists and philosophers have sought to unravel this mystery down through the centuries, piecing together the clues that enabled them to deduce the solar system's layout, its age, and the most likely way it formed. Drawing on the history of astronomy and the latest findings in astrophysics and the planetary sciences, John Chambers and Jacqueline Mitton offer the most up-to-date and authoritative treatment of the subject available. They examine how the evolving universe set the stage for the appearance of our Sun, and how the nebulous cloud of gas and dust that accompanied the young Sun eventually became the planets, comets, moons, and asteroids that exist today. They explore how each of the planets acquired its unique characteristics, why some are rocky and others gaseous, and why one planet in particular—our Earth—provided an almost perfect haven for the emergence of life. From Dust to Life is a must-read for anyone who desires to know more about how the solar system came to be. This enticing book takes readers to the very frontiers of modern research, engaging with the latest controversies and debates. It reveals how ongoing discoveries of far-distant extrasolar planets and planetary systems are transforming our understanding of our own solar system's astonishing history and its possible fate.
The Origin Of The Planets
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Author : I. P. Williams
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1976-11-01
The Origin Of The Planets written by I. P. Williams and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976-11-01 with Planets categories.
Planets And Planetarians
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Author : Stanley L. Jaki
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1978
Planets And Planetarians written by Stanley L. Jaki and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1978 with Astronomy categories.
The Origin Of The Earth
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Author : Thomas Chrowder Chamberlin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1916
The Origin Of The Earth written by Thomas Chrowder Chamberlin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1916 with Cosmogony categories.
The Formation Of The Solar System
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Author : Michael Woolfson
language : en
Publisher: World Scientific
Release Date : 2007-10-29
The Formation Of The Solar System written by Michael Woolfson and has been published by World Scientific this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-10-29 with Science categories.
This book traces the development of ideas about the origin of the Solar System from ancient times to the present day. A survey of more modern ideas, covering the last 200 years or so, highlights the difficulties experienced by theories and also points the way towards the development of a more successful theory. In particular, the current “standard model” — the Solar Nebula Theory — is examined and discussed in some detail. After more than thirty years of development, this theory has still not settled down into an agreed form, as it experiences both theoretical difficulties and problems with reconciling new observations. By contrast, the Capture Theory, developed over the last forty years by the author, and supported by recent observations provides a complete description of the formation of the Solar System, including an evolutionary hypothesis that explains the detailed structure of the system. Written in an informative yet accessible manner, this book will appeal to both specialist and non-specialist readers alike. Contents:EnlightenmentThe Solar System: Features and ProblemsNew KnowledgeThe Return of the NebulaMaking StarsCaptureThe Biggish-Bang Hypothesis Readership: Students with a background in basic science, and members of the informed public. Keywords:Solar System;Planet Formation;Exoplanets;Planetary Systems;Solar Nebula Theory;Capture TheoryKey Features:Explains the scientific principles involved in the observations relevant to theory and in the theory itselfDescribes the Capture Theory in some detail, including up-to-date published materialReviews:“Woolfson does an excellent job recounting historic theories and discussing why they were not satisfactory in explaining observed details of the solar system … it is recommended to readers who want to explore a controversial theory.”Choice “Several aspects of this book are very likeable. The author provides pictures of some folks whom one doesn't often see. There is a careful discussion of the work of some non-Anglophone astronomers, including Otto Schmidt and Victor Safronov, who are often neglected in English-language studies of planet formation.”The Observatory Magazine