The Origin of Chondrules and Chondrites

Derek Sears - Collection Cambridge Planetary Science

209 pages, parution le 03/12/2004

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Chondrites are the largest group of meteorites. They can provide unique insights into the origins and early evolution of our solar system, and even into the relationships between our solar system and other stars in the vicinity of our Sun. The largest structural components of most chondrites are the glass-bearing chondrules, and there are numerous theories for their origin. This clear and systematic text summarises the ideas surrounding the origin and history of chondrules and chondrites, drawing on research from the various scientific disciplines involved. With citations to every published paper on the topic, it forms a comprehensive bibliography of the latest research, and extensive illustrations provide a clear visual representation of the scientific theories. This text will be a valuable reference for graduate students and researchers in planetary science, geology and astronomy.

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List of figures
List of tables
Preface
Historical introduction
Potential meteorite parent bodies
Chondrites and their main properties
Theories for the origin of chondrules
Discussion of theories for metal-silicate fractionation
So how far have we come and where do we go next?
References
Index

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Cambridge University Press
Auteur(s)	Derek Sears
Collection	Cambridge Planetary Science
Parution	03/12/2004
Nb. de pages	209
Format	18 x 25,5
Couverture	Relié
Poids	608g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780521836036
ISBN13	978-0-521-83603-6