Fundamental Planetary Science: Physics, Chemistry and Habitability Jack J. Lissauer and Imke de Pater is an English-language study book for advanced undergraduate students. This compact study book provides a quantitative introduction to planetary science with a focus on physical, chemical, and geological processes within our solar system and other planetary systems.
The book covers current research developments, including exoplanets and planetary habitability. The latest edition includes updated data, new references, and expanded chapters on exoplanets. In addition, it introduces the fundamental properties of life and the relationship between life and the host planet.
With more than 200 practice problems, this reference work supports students in applying theoretical concepts. This introductory book is suitable for one-semester courses in the higher education phase and aligns in terms of content with astronomy, astrophysics, and space sciences.