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The supernova fragmentation model of solar system formation

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We have further developed Brown's model of solar system formation. In this model, each fragment of an ejected supernova shell evolves into a separate solar system. Specifically, we have formulated the reverse-flow hypothesis that may be responsible for the inner, earthlike planets. We have written a computer program with which it is possible to calculate mass distributions within a solar nebula. We have found mass distributions similar to our solar system over a wide range of the model parameters.

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    W. K. Brown & L. A. Gritzo

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Brown, W.K., Gritzo, L.A. The supernova fragmentation model of solar system formation. Astrophys Space Sci 123, 161–181 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00649132

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