Richard P. Nelson
Welcome to the home page of Richard Nelson.
I am a Professor of Astronomy and Mathematics in the
Astronomy Unit,
School of Mathematical Sciences,
Queen Mary, University of London.
My research focuses on the formation and
evolution of planetary systems, the dynamics of
astrophysical discs, and numerical astrophysics.
I teach both undergraduate and postgraduate lecture courses
in mathematics and astronomy.
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| RESEARCH INTERESTS
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TEACHING IN 2007/2008
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Planet formation
Current research projects include:
Planet formation in turbulent, magnetised protoplanetary discs
Planet formation in close binary systems
Eccentricity evolution of protoplanets embedded in protostellar discs
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Accretion Processes in Astrophysics (ASTM003)
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| PUBLICATIONS
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CONTACT DETAILS
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A full list of my
published papers,
and some conference proceedings.
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Richard Nelson,
Astronomy Unit,
School of Mathematical Sciences,
Queen Mary, University of London,
Mile End Road,
London, E1 4NS,
U.K.
Email: R.P.Nelson@qmul.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5199
Fax: +44 (0)20 8983 3522
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