Cool Stars 14 - Submitted Abstract # 209
This version created on 05 October 2006

Theoretical Perspectives on Planet Formation Models


Gregory Laughlin, University of California at Santa Cruz

In this talk, I'll review our current theoretical understanding of the
theory of planet formation.  Specific topics to be discussed include
(1) the status of the core accretion and gravitational instability
models for giant planet formation, (2) how observational information,
including transits, AO imaging, and radial velocity surveys are
affecting planet formation theory, (3) testable predictions from
planet formation theory, and (4) the most pressing unsolved issues.

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