Kepler planet candidates consistent with core accretion

TL;DR

This paper demonstrates that the distribution of Kepler planet candidates aligns well with the core accretion model's predictions, supporting its validity in explaining planet formation.

Contribution

It provides evidence that the observed Kepler planet candidate distribution is consistent with core accretion theory, confirming its applicability.

Findings

Kepler candidate distribution matches core accretion predictions

Supports core accretion as a viable planet formation model

Validates theoretical models with observational data

Abstract

We show that the distribution of Kepler candidate planets from Borucki et al. is consistent with the predictions of the core accretion model.