1. Post-main-sequence planetary system evolution
- Author
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Dimitri Veras
- Subjects
dynamics ,white dwarfs ,giant branch stars ,pulsars ,asteroids ,formation ,Science - Abstract
The fates of planetary systems provide unassailable insights into their formation and represent rich cross-disciplinary dynamical laboratories. Mounting observations of post-main-sequence planetary systems necessitate a complementary level of theoretical scrutiny. Here, I review the diverse dynamical processes which affect planets, asteroids, comets and pebbles as their parent stars evolve into giant branch, white dwarf and neutron stars. This reference provides a foundation for the interpretation and modelling of currently known systems and upcoming discoveries.
- Published
- 2016
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