Previous analyses of mid-infrared water spectra from young protoplanetary disks observed with the Spitzer-IRS found an anti-correlation between water luminosity and the millimeter dust disk radius observed with ALMA.
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Exoplanet Volatile Carbon Content as a Natural Pathway for Haze Formation
We explore terrestrial planet formation with a focus on the supply of solid-state organics as the main source of volatile carbon.
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Origin Of Water In The Terrestrial Planets: Insights From Meteorite Data And Planet Formation Models
Water condensed as ice beyond the water snowline, the location in the Sun’s natal gaseous disk where temperatures were below 170 K. As the disk evolved and cooled, the snowline […]