MRI-driven angular momentum transport in protoplanetary disks

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Abstract

Angular momentum transport in accretion disk has been the focus of intense research in theoretical astrophysics for many decades. In the past twenty years, MHD turbulence driven by the magnetorotational instability has emerged as an efficient mechanism to achieve that goal. Yet, many questions and uncertainties remain, among which the saturation level of the turbulence. The consequences of the magnetorotational instability for planet formation models are still being investigated. This lecture, given in September 2012 at the school "Role and mechanisms of angular momentum transport in the formation and early evolution of stars" in Aussois (France), aims at introducing the historical developments, current status and outstanding questions related to the magnetorotational instability that are currently at the forefront of academic research.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRole and Mechanisms of Angular Momentum Transport During the Formation and Early Evolution of Stars
Subtitle of host publicationEvry Schatzman School 2012
PublisherEDP Sciences
Pages95-142
Number of pages48
ISBN (Print)9782759810734
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2013
Externally publishedYes
EventRole and Mechanisms of Angular Momentum Transport During the Formation and Early Evolution of Stars: Evry Schatzman School 2012 - Aussois, France
Duration: 24 Sept 201228 Sept 2012

Publication series

NameEAS Publications Series
Volume62
ISSN (Print)1633-4760
ISSN (Electronic)1638-1963

Conference

ConferenceRole and Mechanisms of Angular Momentum Transport During the Formation and Early Evolution of Stars: Evry Schatzman School 2012
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityAussois
Period24/09/1228/09/12

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