Скачать или смотреть Interiors of Super-Earths and Exoplanets - Dr. Felipe González

Lecture Date: 8/7/25
Speaker: Dr. Felipe González
Summary: Understanding the interiors of exoplanets, particularly Super-Earths and Sub-Neptunes, requires bridging the gap between observations of planetary atmospheres and the physical properties of materials under extreme conditions. Using first-principles simulations, we can predict the behavior of planetary materials at pressures and temperatures far beyond experimental reach. These approaches enable the development of comprehensive equations of state (EOS) and reveal phase transitions, mixing behaviors, and material properties critical for interpreting planetary structure and evolution. In this talk, I will discuss how our simulations provide insights into the composition and structure of exoplanets, evolution of their cores, and novel chemistry of rock-ice mixtures in their mantles. I will also address how the erosion of gas giant cores can affect their atmospheres. By combining cutting-edge simulation techniques with observational constraints, we aim to improve our understanding of planetary formation and evolution.