Formation of planets, extra-solar planets, solar system, and extra-solar planetary systems, is an interesting question. In order to understand the front line of planetary system formation studies, we look at basics of planetary system formation theory.
To understand basics of planetary sciences and planetary system formation processes.
Planetary System Formation, Planetary Sciences, Astronomy, Astrophysics
✔ Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | ✔ Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Lecture
Lessons are mainly given in English, and if it is needed, Japanese is also used. Students are required to submit some reports.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Introduction: What are planets? | Guidance on the class. General introduction for planetary systems. |
Class 2 | Star Formation | Star formation processes are described. |
Class 3 | Formation of Protoplanetary Disk | Formation processes of protoplanetary disks, from which planets are formed, are shown. |
Class 4 | Dynamical Evolution of Protoplanetary Disk 1 | Dynamical processes which evolve the disk are described. |
Class 5 | Dynamical Evolution of Protoplanetary Disk 2 | Dynamical processes which evolve the disk are described. |
Class 6 | Evolution of Dust Particles 1 | After introducing small dust particles, the growth of the particles and the formation of planetesimals are discussed. |
Class 7 | Evolution of Dust Particles 2 | After introducing small dust particles, the growth of the particles and the formation of planetesimals are discussed. |
Class 8 | Asteroids, comets, meteorites | Small solar system bodies, such as asteroids, comets, and meteorites are described. Hayabusa2 and Ryugu, Itokawa, properties of comets, etc. |
Class 9 | Origin of Isotope Anomalies 1 | Isotope anomalies are seen among solar system materials. Origin of the anomaly is discussed. |
Class 10 | Origin of Isotope Anomalies 2 | Isotope anomalies are seen among solar system materials. Origin of the anomaly is discussed. |
Class 11 | Chondrule Formation 1 | Chondrule formation processes are discussed relating the planetesimal formation. |
Class 12 | Chondrule Formation 2 | Chondrule formation processes are discussed relating the planetesimal formation. |
Class 13 | Formation of Planetary Systems 1 | Planetary system formation process is discussed. |
Class 14 | Formation of Planetary Systems 2 | Earth science, planetary science, generalization |
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
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● Shin Taiyoukei, S. Ida and T. Nakamoto (in Japanese),
● Wakusei Keisei no Butsuri, S. Ida and T. Nakamoto (in Japanese),
● Keigai Wakusei, S. Ida (in Japanese),
● Planetary Sciences, I. de Pater and J. Lissauer,
● Astrophysics of Planet Formation, P. Armitage
Homework assignments: 100%
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