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Properties of hydrogen, helium, and silicon dioxide mixtures in giant planet interiors

Journal Article · · Physics of Plasmas
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4978618· OSTI ID:1465731
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  1. Univ. of California, Berkeley, CA (United States); Univ Calif Berkeley, Dept Earth & Planetary Sci, Berkeley, CA 94720 USA
  2. Univ. of California, Berkeley, CA (United States)
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Recent observations of Jupiter and Saturn provided by spacecraft missions, such as Juno and Cassini, compel us to revise and improve our models of giant planet interiors. Even though hydrogen and helium are by far the dominant species in these planets, heavy elements can play a significant role in the structure and evolution of the planet.
Research Organization:
Univ. of California, Berkeley, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE; USDOE Office of Science (SC)
Grant/Contract Number:
SC0010517; SC0016248
OSTI ID:
1465731
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1373965
Journal Information:
Physics of Plasmas, Journal Name: Physics of Plasmas Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 24; ISSN 1070-664X
Publisher:
American Institute of Physics (AIP)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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