Simulation of formation of a solar system

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This discussion centers on the simulation of solar system formation, specifically referencing the Nice model as a notable example. Participants question the feasibility of a solar system containing 100 large planets and explore the dynamics of gas giants migrating towards their stars due to interactions with the proto-planetary disc. The conversation highlights the lack of definitive literature supporting the existence of such systems, particularly concerning the mass of the planets involved.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of the Nice model of solar system formation
  • Familiarity with proto-planetary disc dynamics
  • Knowledge of planetary mass classifications (e.g., Jupiter Mass, Earth Mass)
  • Basic grasp of astrophysical simulations and modeling techniques
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the Nice model of solar system formation in detail
  • Explore simulations of gas giant migration in proto-planetary discs
  • Investigate the limits of planetary formation and mass distribution in solar systems
  • Read relevant astrophysical papers on solar system dynamics and formation
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Astronomers, astrophysicists, and students interested in planetary formation and dynamics, as well as researchers exploring the limits of solar system configurations.

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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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