3 papers
astro-ph.EP2026
On the dual nature of atmospheric escape
Darius Modirrousta-Galian, Jun Korenaga
Planetary atmospheres cannot remain hydrostatic at all altitudes because they approach finite density at infinite radius, implying infinite mass. Classical treatments address this…
astro-ph.EP2025
Revising core powered mass loss: A critical assessment of the "energy limited" argument
Darius Modirrousta-Galian, Jun Korenaga
The extreme conditions in the early stages of planetary evolution are thought to shape its subsequent development. High internal temperatures from giant impacts can provide suffici…
astro-ph.EP2025
On the Efficacy of Ocean Formation with a Primordial Hydrogen Atmosphere
Darius Modirrousta-Galian, Jun Korenaga
It has been suggested that Earth's present water budget formed from oxidation reactions between its initial hydrogen-rich primordial atmosphere and its magma ocean. Here we examine…