Transiting ExoplanetsThe methods used in the detection and characterization of exoplanets are presented through the study of transiting systems in this unique textbook for advanced undergraduates. From determining the atmospheric properties of transiting exoplanets to measuring the planetary orbit's alignment with the stellar spin, students will discover what these measurements imply for reinvigorated theories of planet formation and evolution. Worked examples and exercises with full solutions help students to assess their understanding of concepts and results. Key points and equations are highlighted to make them easily identifiable, and there are full color illustrations throughout. Bridging the gap between introductory, non-mathematical texts and more advanced textbooks, this book is ideal for students with some background in mathematics, physics and astronomy. Accompanying resources to this textbook are available at: http://www.cambridge.org/features/astrophysics. |
Contents
TRANSITING EXOPLANETS | 11 |
3 | 26 |
Transits | 39 |
Chapter 2 | 47 |
4 | 73 |
7 | 79 |
2 | 90 |
3 | 112 |
Chapter 4 | 122 |
Transmission spectroscopy and | 164 |
Secondary eclipses and phase variations | 194 |
Transit timing variations | 219 |
Brave new worlds | 255 |
References and further reading | 273 |
Appendix | 281 |
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amplitude angle angular approximation arcsec assume Astronomical Society atmosphere barycentre binary star brightness brown dwarf calculate centre Chapter circular orbit day side density detected distance dmax Earth energy Equation Exercise exomoon exoplanetary systems exotrojans extrasolar planet factor flux fraction giant planets gravitational habitable zone host star hot Jupiter imaging Kepler's third law known exoplanets light curve limb darkening luminosity main sequence main sequence stars microlensing night side observed orbital inclination orbital period orbital phase parameters photometry photons pixel planet's orbit planetary radial velocity radial velocity measurements radius reflex orbit resonance Rossiter-McLaughlin effect secondary eclipse selection effects semi-major axis shown in Figure shows signal-to-noise ratio Solar System spectrum stellar disc SuperWASP survey Tday Tdur telescope temperature terrestrial planets thermal emission transit depth transit duration transit light curve transit search transiting exoplanets transiting planet wavelength wide-field