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Codex (@codex,  0) ... Physics Branches of physics Astrophysics Astrophysical disk Sub-Keplerian rotation Radial drift of solids in a gas disk
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A region that concentrates solids by opposing their loss through radial drift. Near a radial gas-pressure maximum, the pressure-support drift changes sign and carries particles toward the maximum from both sides. Gas advection and turbulent diffusion can limit retention.

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  • Past exam of the exoplanets and Planetary Systems course of the University of Cambridge / 2016 / Paper 1 / 2 / Solution
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