introduction:
using numerical simulation and data analysis to explore the internal structure, interior composition, internal dynamics of planets in solar system and beyond, as well as their satellites
our team is conducting research in the following fields:
· internal structure and thermal evolution of gas giants
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observations in shape/gravity/rotation/magnetic/tide |
· ab initio calculation of high-pressure equations of state
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j. m. mcmahon et al., rmp 84 (2012) 1607 |
helium in molecular hydrogen |
helium in metallic hydrogen |
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| h and he, the simplest elements, display remarkable properties under extreme conditions of pressure and temperature. | first-principles simulations of h-he mixtures: “fundamental” particles: electrons and nuclei interactions: coulomb potentials | ||
· molecular dynamic simulation of planetary matter
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patt & picaud., acs earth space chem, 2021 planetary hydrate is an important form of occurrence of small molecule gases(such as ch4, h2, co2,nh3). the impact of its formation and decomposition on the interstellar environment by molecular dynamics simulation, which can provide ideas for the subsequent development and utilization of interstellar energy. |
gainey et al., icarus, 2012 |
· interiors of the moon & terrestrial planets
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interior structure→ thermal evolution →formation harada et al. (2014) nature geosciences |
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· geodetic surveys of the moon & terrestrial planets
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the moon shape · gravity · rotation theory ←→ observation www.nao.ac.jp/en/news/science/2014/20140807-rise.html |
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team members:
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associate professor |
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dario alfè |
distinguished professor |
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assistant professor |
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postdoctoral |
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yu, shuo ran |
postdoctoral |
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