Structure and evolution of circumplanetary disks (gas and solids)

Characterize the structure, thermodynamics, and time evolution of gas and solid components in circumplanetary disks across the relevant spatial scales, informed by observational constraints from circumplanetary disk detections and potential exomoon signatures.

Background

Circumplanetary disks may form during late stages of giant planet growth and govern satellite formation and gas accretion onto planets. The paper reviews initial detections (e.g., PDS 70c) and theoretical requirements (cooling timescales, flow morphology), highlighting the need for a comprehensive physical picture integrating multi-scale processes.