Formation of the planetary sequence in a highly flattened disk of frequently colliding planetesimals

Evgeny Griv, Michael Gedalin, David Eichler, Chi Yuan

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Abstract

The kinetic theory is used to study the evolution of the selfgravitating disk of planetesimals. The effects of frequent collisions between
planetesimals are taken into account by using a Krook integral in the Boltzmann
kinetic equation. It is shown that as a result of an aperiodic collision-dissipative
instability of small gravity disturbances the disk is subdivided into numerous
dense fragments. These can eventually condense into the planetary sequence.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSymposium-International Astronomical Union
Pages181-183
Number of pages3
Volume202
DOIs
StatePublished - 2004

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