Physical processes in the protoplanetary disk |
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Authors: | Heinz J Völk Gregor E Morfill |
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Institution: | (1) Max-Planck-Institut für Kernphysik, D-6900 Heidelberg, Germany;(2) Max-Planck-Institut für Physik und Astrophysik, Institut für Extraterrestrische Physik, D-8046 Garching, Germany |
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Abstract: | Protoplanetary evolution is discussed in both its global and local aspects. The global turbulent evolution implies large scale average chemical fractionation and chondrule-sized grains as the building blocks of planetary and possibly also cometary material. Local processes such as electric discharges and associated flash heating of grains allow for chemical, mineralogical, and morphological alterations of the disk material. Large scale turbulence keeps the disk well stirred, however, time dependent (or intermittent) turbulence, associated with e.g. optical depth variations, could lead to dust sedimentation within the disk and subsequent planetesimal formation. Recent relevant astronomical observations of young T Tauri stars are briefly reviewed. |
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