The discovery of extrasolar planetary systems has revolutionized the theoretical study of planet formation by allowing us to see the Solar System as one example of an astonishingly diverse ensemble of planetary systems. This review summarizes the similarities and differences between the Solar System and currently observed extrasolar planetary systems, and discusses what we have learnt about the early evolution of planetary systems from the first decade of exoplanet discoveries.
BT - AIP CY - Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) DA - 2009-12 DO - 10.1063/1.3274199 N2 -The discovery of extrasolar planetary systems has revolutionized the theoretical study of planet formation by allowing us to see the Solar System as one example of an astonishingly diverse ensemble of planetary systems. This review summarizes the similarities and differences between the Solar System and currently observed extrasolar planetary systems, and discusses what we have learnt about the early evolution of planetary systems from the first decade of exoplanet discoveries.
PB - AIP PP - Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) PY - 2009 SP - 3 EP - 42 T2 - AIP TI - Planet Formation ER -