From Pebbles to Planets - New Frontiers in Planet Formation

Join a comprehensive lecture exploring the fascinating journey from microscopic pebbles to fully formed planets, delivered by MIT researcher Richard Teague. Delve into cutting-edge research and recent discoveries in planetary formation theory, examining how tiny particles of matter gradually coalesce into the massive celestial bodies that populate our solar system and beyond. Learn about the complex physical processes, gravitational interactions, and environmental conditions that drive planet formation, while gaining insights into the latest observational techniques and theoretical models used to study these cosmic phenomena.