The external photoevaporation of planet-forming discs - INSU - Institut national des sciences de l'Univers Accéder directement au contenu
Article Dans Une Revue The European Physical Journal Plus Année : 2022

The external photoevaporation of planet-forming discs

Résumé

Planet-forming disc evolution is not independent of the star formation and feedback process in giant molecular clouds. In particular, OB stars emit UV radiation that heats and disperses discs in a process called `external photoevaporation'. This process is understood to be the dominant environmental influence acting on planet-forming discs in typical star-forming regions. Our best studied discs are nearby, in sparse stellar groups where external photoevaporation is less effective. However, the majority of discs are expected to reside in much stronger UV environments. Understanding external photoevaporation is therefore key to understanding how most discs evolve, and hence, how most planets form. Here, we review our theoretical and observational understanding of external photoevaporation. We also lay out key developments for the future to address existing unknowns and establish the full role of external photoevaporation in the disc evolution and planet formation process.
Fichier principal
Vignette du fichier
s13360-022-03314-1.pdf (6.76 Mo) Télécharger le fichier
Origine : Fichiers éditeurs autorisés sur une archive ouverte

Dates et versions

insu-03860278 , version 1 (18-11-2022)

Licence

Paternité

Identifiants

Citer

Andrew J. Winter, Thomas J. Haworth. The external photoevaporation of planet-forming discs. The European Physical Journal Plus, 2022, 137, ⟨10.1140/epjp/s13360-022-03314-1⟩. ⟨insu-03860278⟩
22 Consultations
22 Téléchargements

Altmetric

Partager

Gmail Facebook X LinkedIn More