The fuzzy cores of Jupiter and Saturn

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Autores principales: Helled, Ravit, Stevenson, David J.
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author Helled, Ravit
Stevenson, David J.
author_facet Helled, Ravit
Stevenson, David J.
contents New interior models of Jupiter and Saturn suggest that both planets have "fuzzy cores". These cores should be viewed as central regions that are enriched with heavy elements but are not distinct from the rest of the deep interior. These cores may contain large amounts of hydrogen and helium though small pure-heavy element cores may also exist. New measurements along with advanced planetary modeling have revolutionized the way we think about the interiors of giant planets and provide important constraints for planet formation and evolution theories. These developments are also relevant for the characterization of giant exoplanets.
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spellingShingle The fuzzy cores of Jupiter and Saturn
Helled, Ravit
Stevenson, David J.
Earth and Planetary Astrophysics
New interior models of Jupiter and Saturn suggest that both planets have "fuzzy cores". These cores should be viewed as central regions that are enriched with heavy elements but are not distinct from the rest of the deep interior. These cores may contain large amounts of hydrogen and helium though small pure-heavy element cores may also exist. New measurements along with advanced planetary modeling have revolutionized the way we think about the interiors of giant planets and provide important constraints for planet formation and evolution theories. These developments are also relevant for the characterization of giant exoplanets.
title The fuzzy cores of Jupiter and Saturn
topic Earth and Planetary Astrophysics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.11657