Hydrodynamical simulations of protoplanetary discs in the era of ALMA imaging

Objectif

This is a proposal for an ambitious programme of state of the art hydrodynamical simulations, designed to answer some key questions about the role of disc self-gravity in planet formation. The programme is also designed so as to maximize the synergy with the new observational constraints from high resolution imaging data from the Atacama Large Millimetre Array that will become available over the timescale of the grant. The five year programme should provide definitive answers about whether planet formation is able to get going during the early, self-gravitating phase of disc evolution and how, if so, it would affect the further evolution of the disc. The topic of gravitational disc fragmentation as a route to planet formation is currently in a state of crisis, with recent simulations undermining what had become a consensus view on the subject. A dedicated and carefully constructed approach, as detailed here, is required to solve this problem.

Régime de financement

ERC-AG - ERC Advanced Grant

Institution d’accueil

THE CHANCELLOR MASTERS AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

Contribution de l’UE

€ 1 892 844,00

Adresse

TRINITY LANE THE OLD SCHOOLS
CB2 1TN Cambridge
Royaume-Uni

Région

East of England East Anglia Cambridgeshire CC

Type d’activité

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

Contact administratif

Renata Schaeffer (Ms.)

Chercheur principal

Catherine Clarke (Prof.)

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Coût total

Aucune donnée

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