Spectra of irradiated giant planets

Adam Burrows, David Sudarsky

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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 languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)72-78
Number of pages7
JournalProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume4835
DOIs
StatePublished - 2002
Externally publishedYes
EventFuture research Direction and Visions for Astronomy - Waikoloa, HI, United States
Duration: Aug 25 2002Aug 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

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