THCA Seminar: Three-Dmensional Evolution of Exoplanets

Thursday, 13:30, Apr.17 ,2014, Lecture Hall, Third floor, New Science Building (理科樓) Title: Three-Dmensional Evolution of Exoplanets Speaker: Dr. M. Xiang-Gruess （Cambridge） Abstract: During the past few decades, a large number of extrasolar planets have been detected. Beside those with expected physical properties, planets have also been found with surprising characteristics such as the so-called "Hot Jupiters" or misaligned Hot Jupiters.
In my talk, I will describe the current understanding of the formation and evolution of planets with special attention to their interaction with the gaseous discs in which they have been formed. I will discuss the theory of planet migration as well as possible scenarios for the formation of planets on inclined orbits.