By dr. David Gobrecht, dr. Marie van de Sande & Robin Baeyens (KU Leuven, Belgium)

Abstract

Cosmic dust condensates are created from abundant molecules and refractory molecular clusters that are prevalent in the extended atmospheres of evolved stars. We follow the evolution of cosmic solids, starting with their nucleation from gas-phase species, followed by grain-surface processes including chemical and physical adsorption/desorption as well as the growth of ice mantles. Eventually, we address the formation of planets from these cosmic solids and further discuss the chemical processes that shape planetary atmospheres.

Practical information

Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Start time: 19:00 CET
Language: English

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