Spectra and diagnostics for the direct detection of wide-separation extrasolar giant planets

Adam S. Burrows, David Sudarsky, Ivan Hubeny

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Abstract

We calculate as a function of orbital distance, mass, and age the theoretical spectra and orbit-averaged planet/star flux ratios for representative wide-separation extrasolar giant planets (EGPs) in the optical, near-infrared, and mid-infrared. Stellar irradiation of the planet's atmosphere and the effects of water and ammonia clouds are incorporated and handled in a consistent fashion. We include predictions for 12 specific known EGPs. In the process, we derive physical diagnostics that can inform the direct EGP detection and remote sensing programs now being planned or proposed. Furthermore, we calculate the effects of irradiation on the spectra of a representative companion brown dwarf as a function of orbital distance.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)407-416
Number of pages10
JournalAstrophysical Journal
Volume609
Issue number1 I
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1 2004

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Space and Planetary Science

Keywords

  • Binaries: general
  • Molecular processes
  • Planetary systems
  • Planets and satellites: general
  • Radiative transfer
  • Stars: low-mass, brown dwarfs

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