Date/Time
Date(s) - 18/09/2024
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Location
Physics and Astronomy Department

ABB 102

Speaker: Dr. Eve Lee

Title: Assistant Professor
McGill University
Dr. Lee Profile link

Title: Theories of Planet Formation

Abstract: The discovery of thousands of exoplanets revealed a huge variety in the sizes, masses, and orbital properties of planets outside of our solar system. I will discuss how the physics of gas accretion and dust-gas interaction can shape the observed diversity, providing explanations for some of the most puzzling demographic patterns that have emerged in exoplanet science, from close-in rocky planets to far-out gas giants. I will conclude by discussing future directions towards charting the full trajectory of planet formation and evolution, combining theoretical and observational investigations.