Abstract
As many as 101 extrasolar giant planets (EGPs) have been detected by radial-velocity techniques, but none has been detected directly by its own emission or by reflection of the light from its parent star. We review the current state-of-the-art in the theoretical modeling of the spectra of giant planets outside the solar system and the basic theory of EGP spectra and atmospheres. We are now entering a new era of planet discovery and measurement. This contribution is meant to communicate some of the excitement in the astronomical community as the hunt for these exotic and remarkable objects accelerates.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 72-78 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
Volume | 4835 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2002 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | Future research Direction and Visions for Astronomy - Waikoloa, HI, United States Duration: Aug 25 2002 → Aug 26 2002 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Applied Mathematics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Computer Science Applications
Keywords
- Atmospheres
- Extrasolar giant planets (EGPs)
- Irradiation
- Reflection
- Spectra