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Steve Desch's Research
I am a theoretical astrophysicist by training. My research centers around
star and planet formation. I specialize in applying meteoritic constraints
to astrophysical models of protoplanetary disk evolution, and the converse,
using astrophysical modeling to understand what happened to the components
of meteorites. I also work on a number of planetary applications.
My work on Star Formation, including magnetohydrodynamic
modeling of molecular cloud collapse, and work on showing the Sun formed in a high-mass
star-forming region.
My work on Protoplanetary Disk Evolution, including the
magnetorotational instability and an updated minimum mass solar nebula.
My work on Meteoritics, especially chondrule formation
and the origin of the short-lived radionuclides.
My work on Planetary Processes, including thermal evolution of
Kuiper Belt Objects, and Martian dust devils.
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