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Course Dual Degree (B. Tech + Master of Science / Master of Technology)
Semester Sem. VII
Subject Code ESA413
Subject Title Planetary Sciences

Syllabus

Overview of Solar system - Dynamics: Two-body problem, Three-Body Problem (Lagrangian points) - Resonances - Tidal forces - Solar energy balance and transport: Radiative Equilibrium - Planetary Atmospheres: Structure, Composition, Atmospheric Escape - Planetary surfaces: Surface morphology - Impact cratering - Minor Bodies: Meteories, Asteroids, Comets, Minor planets, Trans-Neptunian Objects, Centaurs - Planetary rings - Planet formation: Evolution of protoplanetary disks, Growth of solid bodies, Formation of Terrestrial and Giant planets - Planetary Migration: - Extrasolar Planets: Detection techniques - Estimating planetary masses, sizes, orbital parameters - Habitable zones: factors influencing habitable zone - continuously habitable zone - Missions to study Planets and Extrasolar planets: Overview and Results.

Text Books

1. Fundamental Planetary Science: Jack Lissauer & Imke de Pater (Latest Edition) - Cambridge University Press

2. The Solar System: Therese Encrenaz and Jean-Pierre Bibring (Latest Edition) - Astronomy and Astrophysics Library, Springer

3. The Origin and Evolution of the Solar System: Michael M. Woolfson - IoP CRC Press

4. Moons and Planets, W.K. Houtmann, Wadsworth Publishing Company 4th Ed.

5. Exoplanets - Edited by Sara Seager - University of Arizona Press 2011

References

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