The Origin of Chondrules and Chondrites

by Sears, Derek W. G.

• ISBN13: 9781107402850
• ISBN10: 1107402859
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-11-24
• Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr

Summary

Chondrites are the largest group of meteorites. They can provide unique insights into the origins and early evolution of our Solar System, and even into the relationships between our Solar System and other stars in the vicinity of our Sun. The largest structural components of most chondrites are the glass-bearing chondrules, and there are numerous theories for their origin. First published in 2004, this clear and systematic text summarizes the ideas surrounding the origin and history of chondrules and chondrites, drawing on research from the various scientific disciplines involved. With citations to a large number of published papers on the topic, it forms a comprehensive bibliography of the key research areas, and extensive illustrations provide a clear visual representation of the scientific theories. This text will be a valuable reference for graduate students and researchers in planetary science, geology, and astronomy.

Table of Contents

Historical introduction

Potential meteorite parent bodies

Chondrites and their main properties

Chondrules and their main properties

Theories for the origin of chondrules

Discussion of theories for the origin of chondrules

Making the chondrites: chondrule sorting and metal-silicate fractionation

So how far have we come and where do we go next?

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