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SUMMARY:The Evolution and Compositions of Kepler's Sub-Neptunes and Super-
 Earths - Eric Lopez (Edinburgh)
DTSTART:20150311T163000Z
DTEND:20150311T173000Z
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CONTACT:Dr B.-O. Demory
DESCRIPTION:NASA's Kepler mission has discovered a large new population of
  super-Earth and sub-Neptune sized planets. Understanding these planets po
 ses a fundamental test for models of planet formation and evolution. I wil
 l discuss the possible origins and compositions of these planets and the c
 onstraints that can be provided by models of planet structure and evolutio
 n. I will examine the transition between rocky super-Earths and gaseous su
 b-Neptunes\, the possible compositions of the sub-Neptunes\, and the role 
 that atmospheric photo-evaporation plays in sculpting these populations.
LOCATION:Martin Ryle Seminar Room\, Kavli Institute
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