Solid state physics of impact crater formation: further considerations

TL;DR

This paper proposes a theoretical formula based on solid state physics to estimate impactor parameters responsible for crater formation on solid celestial bodies.

Contribution

It introduces a new theoretical expression for impactor parameters using solid state physics principles, aiding in impact analysis.

Findings

Derived a formula for impactor parameters

Applicable to craters on planets, satellites, and asteroids

Provides a tool for estimating impactor characteristics

Abstract

Impact craters exist on solid surface planets, their satellites and many asteroids.The aim of this paper is to propose a theoretical expression for the product $\rho r^{3} v_{1}^{2}$,where the three symbols denote the mass density,radius and speed of the impactor. The expression is derived using well known results of solid state physics,and it can be used in estimating parameters of impactors which have led to formation of craters on various solid bodies in the Solar System.