Protoplanetary Disks in Multiple Star Systems

Most stars are born in multiple systems, so the presence of a stellar companion may commonly influence planet formation. Theory indicates that companions may inhibit planet formation in two ways. First, dynamical interactions can tidally truncate circumstellar disks. Truncation reduces disk lifet...

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Main Author: Harris, Robert Jason
Other Authors: Andrews, Sean M.
Language:en_US
Published: Harvard University 2013
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Online Access:http://dissertations.umi.com/gsas.harvard:11194
http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:11181142