'Sandwich' Theory Sheds Light on Planet Formation
Scientists at the University of Warwick have discovered a new method of planet formation called "sandwiched planet formation." They found that two large planets in a protoplanetary disk can restrict the flow of dust, resulting in a smaller planet forming between them. This theory could explain the formation of small planets like Mars and Uranus, which are surrounded by larger planets. The research provides new insights into the field of planet formation and is based on high-resolution images of planet-forming disks obtained from the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array telescope.
