Protoplanetary disks Courses and Certifications

KISSCaltech

Ices in the Outer Solar System and their Connection to the Protoplanetary Disk

Explore ices in the outer solar system and their link to the protoplanetary disk with Mike Brown from Caltech in this engaging KISS short course talk.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

KISSCaltech

Giant Planet Formation: Reservoirs and Processes

Explore giant planet formation processes and reservoirs with Prof. Jonathan Lunine in this insightful talk from the Keck Institute for Space Studies' Uranus mission preparation course.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Institute for Advanced Study

Imagining Other Worlds: How Planet-Forming Disks Can Shed Light on What Is Possible

Explore planet-forming disks and their role in shaping potential exoplanets, gaining insights into the diversity of planetary systems in our galaxy.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

EAI - European Astrobiology Institute

Making Habitable Worlds - An Astrochemical Perspective

Explore the cosmic journey of organic matter and its role in life's origins, from molecular clouds through planet formation to Earth's early days, with insights from modern astrochemistry.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Astronomy Club, IISER Mohali

Exoplanets - Formation, Detection Methods, and the Search for Biosignatures

Explore the fascinating world of exoplanets, from detection methods to formation processes, while learning to distinguish genuine biosignatures from misleading atmospheric signals in the search for extraterrestrial life.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Société Française d'Exobiologie

Water Role in Planetary Formation

Explore the crucial role of water in forming planetary systems through expert insights on chemical composition, molecular distribution, and their impact on celestial body development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Société Française d'Exobiologie

From Clouds to the Sun: Early Solar System Formation and Planetary Discs - Part 2

Delve into the astrophysical processes of early solar system formation, focusing on planetary discs, stellar evolution, and fundamental chemical dynamics in space.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Société Française d'Exobiologie

Formation of the Solar System: From Dust to Planets

Delve into planetary formation processes, celestial mechanics, and astronomical observations to understand how our solar system and others emerged from primordial gas and dust.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Société Française d'Exobiologie

Organic Chemistry in Solar Systems: From Interstellar Medium to Building Blocks of Life

Explore the chemistry of space and its role in life's origins through interstellar molecules, dust cycles, and planetary formation processes in solar systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

CITA Presentations

From Pebbles to Planets - New Frontiers in Planet Formation

Explore groundbreaking research in planetary formation, from microscopic dust particles to fully formed planets, examining the latest discoveries and theoretical models in astronomical science.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

CITA Presentations

Uncovering the Origins of Super-Earths and Giant Planets

Explore the formation mechanisms of super-Earths and giant planets, from dust growth to pebble accretion, while examining key factors like disk properties and stellar mass influences.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

MonashPhysicsAndAstronomy

Cosmic Renaissance: The Last Chance for Planet Formation Around Low-Mass Dying Stars

Explore groundbreaking research on planet formation around dying binary stars, examining how post-AGB circumbinary disks could enable second-generation planet creation despite their brief lifespans.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

MonashPhysicsAndAstronomy

Polarimetry as a Probe of Protoplanetary Disk Properties

Explore how polarization observations reveal dust properties in protoplanetary disks, examining thermal emission patterns and their role in understanding early planet formation processes.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

MonashPhysicsAndAstronomy

Chemical Depletion in Evolved Binaries with Second-Generation Protoplanetary Discs

Explore chemical depletion patterns in evolved binary star systems and their circumbinary discs, examining correlations with stellar parameters and potential planet formation implications.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

MonashPhysicsAndAstronomy

ANITA Polarimetry as a Probe of Protoplanetary Disk Properties

Explore how polarimetry techniques reveal the hidden properties and dynamics of protoplanetary disks through advanced astronomical observations and analysis methods.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video