Objetivo The discovery of the first extra solar planet, merely twelve years ago, ushered an explosive growth in our knowledge of planetary systems. Extrasolar planets have been detected with ever-smaller masses and today Earth analogs orbiting other stars are on the discovery horizon! Observations of disks around young stars reveal the initial conditions for planet formation while detections of debris disks probe post formation stages. Closer to home, exploration of the Kuiper Belt provides new clues on planet migration and on the intermediate stages of planetary accretion. Some discoveries, like extrasolar planets with short orbital periods and high eccentricities, have led to a complete overhaul of previously accepted planet formation theories. The increasing wealth of observations creates a unique opportunity to answer fundamental questions pertaining to planets and planetary systems. The relevant objects include on one hand giant extrasolar planets, a thousand times more massive than Earth, and on the other hand rocky and icy Kuiper Belt Objects, a millionth of the Earth mass. The physical processes vary from the resonant interaction of giant extrasolar planets with gas disks to collisions of solid bodies in the outer solar system. Still, much of the underlying physics, especially orbital dynamics, is common. We propose, therefore, an innovative program of integrated studies of the above subjects. A unique aspect of my group’s approach is utilizing the common physics for a synergic treatment of these traditionally separated topics. By answering open questions in dynamics, investigating the inner workings of planetesimal coagulation and interpreting the properties of extrasolar planets we will make significant breakthroughs in the understanding of planet formation and its possible outcomes. This will illuminate our place in the universe and will guide farther searches of planets. Our exploration is at the beginning of a long voyage seeking life around nearby stars. Ámbito científico natural sciencesphysical sciencesastronomyplanetary sciencesplanetsexoplanetology Palabras clave Extrasolar Extrasolar planets planets Programa(s) FP7-IDEAS-ERC - Specific programme: "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Tema(s) ERC-SG-PE7 - ERC Starting Grant - Systems and communication engineering Convocatoria de propuestas ERC-2007-StG Consulte otros proyectos de esta convocatoria Régimen de financiación ERC-SG - ERC Starting Grant Institución de acogida THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM Aportación de la UE € 1 000 000,00 Dirección EDMOND J SAFRA CAMPUS GIVAT RAM 91904 Jerusalem Israel Ver en el mapa Tipo de actividad Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contacto administrativo Eran Vardi (Dr.) Investigador principal Re'em Sari (Prof.) Enlaces Contactar con la organización Opens in new window Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos Beneficiarios (1) Ordenar alfabéticamente Ordenar por aportación de la UE Ampliar todo Contraer todo THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM Israel Aportación de la UE € 1 000 000,00 Dirección EDMOND J SAFRA CAMPUS GIVAT RAM 91904 Jerusalem Ver en el mapa Tipo de actividad Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contacto administrativo Eran Vardi (Dr.) Investigador principal Re'em Sari (Prof.) Enlaces Contactar con la organización Opens in new window Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos