Abstract The Yarkovsky and YORP (Yarkovsky-O'Keefe-Radzievskii-Paddack) effects are
thermal radiation forces and torques that cause small objects to undergo semimajor axis drift …

The moniker rubble pile is typically applied to all Solar System bodies> 200 m and<∼ 10 km
in diameter; in this size range, there is an abundance of evidence that nearly every object is …

Presented here are the observations and interpretations from a comprehensive analysis of
16 representative particles returned from the C-type asteroid Ryugu by the Hayabusa2 …

The Hayabusa2 spacecraft arrived at the near-Earth carbonaceous asteroid 162173 Ryugu
in 2018. We present Hayabusa2 observations of Ryugu's shape, mass, and geomorphology …

Establishing the abundance and physical properties of regolith and boulders on asteroids is
crucial for understanding the formation and degradation mechanisms at work on their …

The shapes of asteroids reflect interplay between their interior properties and the processes
responsible for their formation and evolution as they journey through the Solar System. Prior …

Small, kilometre-sized near-Earth asteroids are expected to have young and frequently
refreshed surfaces for two reasons: collisional disruptions are frequent in the main asteroid …

Strongly correlated quantum systems are among the most intriguing and fundamental
systems in physics. One such example is the Tonks–Girardeau gas,, proposed about 40 …

Using molecules as electronic components is a powerful new direction in the science and
technology of nanometre-scale systems. Experiments to date have examined a multitude of …

The amplitude and frequency of laser light can be routinely measured and controlled on a
femtosecond (10-15 s) timescale. However, in pulses comprising just a few wave cycles, the …