English

Resolved observations of transition disks

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics 2019-05-07 v2 Earth and Planetary Astrophysics

Abstract

Resolved observations are bringing new constraints on the origin of radial gaps in protoplanetary disks. The kinematics, sampled in detail in one case-study, are indicative of non-Keplerian flows, corresponding to warped structures and accretion which may both play a role in the development of cavities. Disk asymmetries seen in the radio continuum are being interpreted in the context of dust segregation via aerodynamic trapping. We summarise recent observational progress, and also describe prospects for improvements in the near term.

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@article{arxiv.1602.06523,
  title  = {Resolved observations of transition disks},
  author = {Simon Casassus},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1602.06523},
  year   = {2019}
}

Comments

15 pages, 12 figures, accepted for publication in PASA as a review for the special issue on "Disc dynamics and planet formation"

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