Exoplanet phase curves: observations and theory
Earth and Planetary Astrophysics
2019-02-06 v2
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.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1711.07696,
title = {Exoplanet phase curves: observations and theory},
author = {Vivien Parmentier and Ian Crossfield},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1711.07696},
year = {2019}
}
Comments
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