▪ Abstract The giant impact theory is the leading hypothesis for the origin of the Moon. This
review focuses on dynamical aspects of an impact-induced lunar formation, in particular …

The natural satellites of planets in the solar system display a rich variety of orbital
configurations and surface characteristics that have intrigued astronomers, physicists, and …

The giant impact hypothesis remains the leading theory for lunar origin. However, current
models struggle to explain the Moon's composition and isotopic similarity with Earth. Here …

A common origin for the Moon and Earth is required by their identical isotopic composition.
However, simulations of the current giant impact hypothesis for Moon formation find that …

In the giant impact theory, the Moon formed from debris ejected into an Earth-orbiting disk by
the collision of a large planet with the early Earth. Prior impact simulations predict that much …

This book discusses the fundamental concepts of using noble gas geochemistry to resolve
problems in the earth and planetary sciences, such as the origin of the solar system …

Results of about 100 hydrodynamic simulations of potential Moon-forming impacts are
presented, focusing on the “late impact” scenario in which the lunar forming impact occurs …

We present a new symplectic algorithm that has the desirable properties of the sophisticated
but highly efficient numerical algorithms known as mixed variable symplectic (MVS) methods …

Volatile elements have a fundamental role in the evolution of planets. But how budgets of
volatiles were set in planets, and the nature and extent of volatile-depletion of planetary …

Geochemical data for H 2 O and other volatiles, as well as major and trace elements, are
reported for 377 samples of lunar volcanic glass from three chemical groups (A15 green …