New Insights into Exoplanets: Connecting Theory with Measurements from Space and Lab

The discovery of thousands of exoplanets in our galaxy has unveiled an extraordinary diversity in planetary compositions and properties, challenging conventional theories of planet formation and evolution. These observations have spurred the development of new theoretical models that incorporate additional physical processes to bridge the gap between theory and data. Informed by recent high-precision measurements of solar system planets from space missions and laboratory experiments on material interactions under the extreme pressures of deep planetary interiors, these models are transforming our understanding of planets.

This talk will highlight the critical role of this new knowledge in advancing models of planetary interior structure and evolution. I will discuss how it reshapes our interpretation of exoplanet data, its implications for linking planet formation processes to observed planetary properties, and the exciting prospects for the field with upcoming space missions.