Exoplanet Phase Curves: Observations and Theory

2017/11/30 by Vivien Parmentier, Ian J. M. Crossfield, Ian Crossfield · 43 citations
Physics and Astronomy · #Astro and Planetary Science #Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies #Current (fluid) #Exoplanet #Light curve #Phase (matter) #Planet #Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies #astro-ph.EP

paper · pdf · doi:10.1007/978-3-319-55333-7_116

Fig.5 has been updated. Table 1 and corresponding figures have been updated with new values for WASP-103b and WASP-18b. Contains a table sumarizing phase curve observations

openalex created_date 2017/12/04 · openalex publication_date 2018/01/01 · arxiv created 2018/10/02 · arxiv updated 2019/02/06 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/05

Abstract

Phase curves are the best technique to probe the three dimensional structure of exoplanets' atmospheres. In this chapter we first review current exoplanets phase curve observations and the particular challenges they face. We then describe the different physical mechanisms shaping the atmospheric phase curves of highly irradiated tidally locked exoplanets. Finally, we discuss the potential for future missions to further advance our understanding of these new worlds.

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