Planetary Sciences

How do planets form? The formation and evolution of planets involve a complex interplay between planetary accretion, atmospheric chemistry, and mineralogical processes that occur deep within the planetary interiors. Thanks to the discovery of exoplanets, our understanding of planet formation and atmospheric evolution has been advancing by leaps and bounds. In the Planetary Science course, we collaborate with observation teams that explore the population of exoplanets and study their atmospheres, aiming to uncover the origins of both the solar system and exoplanets.

	Assoc. Prof. HORI Yasunori E-mail: yhori [at] okayama-u.ac.jp Planet formation, Exoplanets, Planetary atmospheres, Astrobiology Directory of Researchers　　　Link to group homepage

Assoc. Prof. HORI Yasunori
E-mail: yhori [at] okayama-u.ac.jp
Planet formation, Exoplanets, Planetary atmospheres, Astrobiology

Directory of Researchers　　　Link to group homepage

SPH simulation of a giant impact between two planets

Our group aims to reveal the origins of planets in the solar system and exoplanets, as well as the formation history and evolution of their atmospheres. In collaboration with international observation teams, we also conduct exoplanet surveys to search for Earth-like planets and pursue atmospheric characterization of exoplanets to assess planetary habitability.