The physics and chemistry of terrestrial planet and satellite accretion

<p> This dissertation examines the influence which a geophysical process (giant impacts) has on a geochemical marker (composition) during terrestrial planet formation. Simultaneously studying all planets maximizes the available constraints and permits examination of controls on the overall com...

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Main Author: Wasem, Christina A. Dwyer
Language:EN
Published: University of California, Santa Cruz 2014
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Online Access:http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3641781