September 2, 2022 (v1)
Journal article
Aims. In this work we generalize the notion of convective inhibition to apply it to cases where there is an infinite reservoir of condensible species (i.e., an ocean). We propose a new model for the internal structure and thermal evolution of super-Earths with hydrogen envelopes. Methods. We derive the criterion for convective inhibition in a...
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