Abstract: Giant planets in our solar system hold key insights into our origin, as they were the first to condense from the protoplanetary disk. A crucial aspect of the investigation is measuring their atmospheric composition—particularly that of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. The Juno spacecraft has been orbiting Jupiter for over six years, providing valuable data that we continue to decipher. The challenge lies in understanding the interplay between thermodynamics and fluid dynamics, where the fluid motions are shaped by condensation and latent heat release. In this talk, I will introduce findings from space missions, advancements in simulating multi-phase flows in a planetary context, and the current theory of the origin of the solar system.

Contact: Silas Alben