Towards a Theory for the Atmospheres, Structure, and Evolution of Giant Exoplanets
Abstract
In this short review, I summarize some of the salient features of the emerging theory of exoplanets in general, and of giant exoplanets in particular. A focus is on the characterization of transiting planets at primary and secondary eclipse, but various other related topics are covered, if only briefly. A theme that clearly emerges is that a vibrant new science of comparative exoplanetology is being born.
- Publication:
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From Interacting Binaries to Exoplanets: Essential Modeling Tools
- Pub Date:
- April 2012
- DOI:
- 10.1017/S1743921311027992
- Bibcode:
- 2012IAUS..282..437B
- Keywords:
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- planets and satellites: general;
- (stars:) planetary systems;
- stars: low-mass;
- brown dwarfs;
- stars: atmospheres