© Gerd Steinle-Neumann
In the last seminar of the year, Gerd Steinle-Neumann will speak on the topic of hydrogen in Earth's core. Does it get in and what does it do? He will present research findings from his working group at the Bavarian Geoscience Institute at the University of Bayreuth, which are based on molecular dynamics simulations. The lecture will be held in English.
This time, Josua Pakulla will be co-hosting.
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Hydrogen in Earth's core. Does it get in and what does it do?
© Gerd Steinle-Neumann
Abstract
Light elements play an important role in the dynamics and evolution of the Earth’s core. Processes from the segregation of the core in the young Earth to the ongoing partitioning of light elements between the outer and inner core and possible exsolution from the outer core liquid determine their role in planetary structure and the geodynamo. Here I will discuss the behavior of one light element candidate, hydrogen, from its transport to the core, through its behavior at inner core crystallization (see teaser figure), to its potential role in a light element-enriched layer below the core-mantle boundary. As relevant experiments are extremely challenging, the work presented is mostly based on large-scale molecular dynamics simulations.
Link zum nächsten Seminarvortrag
with Jonathan Mound (University of Leeds)