Simulation of formation of a solar system

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Usable simulations of solar system formation are available in the literature, including the Nice model, which explores planetary migration and interactions with the proto-planetary disc. The feasibility of a solar system containing 100 large planets is questioned, particularly regarding the mass of these planets, whether they are similar to Jupiter or Earth. While models exist, it is generally considered unlikely for a system to form that many terrestrial-mass planets. The discussion highlights the complexity of planetary formation and the limitations of current models. Overall, the formation of numerous large planets in a single solar system remains a topic of debate among researchers.
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Are there any usable simulation in the literature on the formation of a solar system?
It is possible for example that a solar system has 100 big planets?
 
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mersecske said:
Are there any usable simulation in the literature on the formation of a solar system?
It is possible for example that a solar system has 100 big planets?

I'm sure models of the solar system are fairly common, for example, here's a couple of images from a simulation of the Nice model of the solar system formation.
800px-Lhborbits.png

and a paper discussing the above model.
http://arxiv.org/abs/0903.3008v1
I assume there would also be models testing whether it is possible for Gas Giants to migrate towards their star due to interactions with the proto-planetary disc.

When you say big planets, what sort of mass do you mean? A Jupiter Mass, an Earth Mass?
I'd guess it's unlikely that a system would be able to form that many planets of a terrestrial mass or more, I don't have any papers to show that though.
 
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