The interpretation of seismic data and computer modeling requires increased accuracy in
relevant material properties in order to improve our knowledge of the structure and dynamics …

High-temperature partitioning of the stable isotopes of rock-forming elements like Mg, Si, Fe,
Ni and others are useful new tools in geochemistry and cosmochemistry. Understanding the …

Enlarged and fully updated, this new edition takes into account the considerable
experimental and theoretical progress recently made in the field. Introduction to the Physics …

The distribution of geochemical species in the Earth's interior is largely controlled by
fractional melting and crystallization processes that are intimately linked to the thermal state …

Constraints on mantle temperatures are fundamental for a better understanding of the
dynamics of the Earth. We evaluate how well upper-mantle thermal structure can be inferred …

A model of core formation is presented that involves the Earth accreting heterogeneously
through a series of impacts with smaller differentiated bodies. Each collision results in the …

We performed experiments to separate the effects of temperature, pressure and metal
composition on the metal-silicate partitioning of V, Ni, Co, Mn and Si in order to refine the …

A model for thermal conductivity κ, based on phonon lifetimes obtained from infrared
reflectivity, replicates experimental data at ambient conditions. The pressure and absolute …

By comparison with the Earth-like planets and the large icy satellites of the Solar System,
one can model the internal structure of extrasolar planets. The input parameters are the …

Interrogating physical processes that occur within the lowermost mantle is a key to
understanding Earth's evolution and present-day inner composition. Among such processes …