Modelling the Upper Atmosphere of Gas-Giant Exoplanets Irradiated by Low-Mass Stars Modelling the Upper Atmosphere of Gas-Giant Exoplanets Irradiated by Low-Mass Stars

Modelling the Upper Atmosphere of Gas-Giant Exoplanets Irradiated by Low-Mass Stars

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This PhD thesis details the development of a new 1D ionospheric model to describe the upper atmospheres of extrasolar giant plants. The upper atmospheres of Hot Jupiters are subject to extreme radiation conditions that can result in rapid atmospheric escape. The composition and structure of these planets’ upper atmospheres are affected by high-energy emissions from the host star. The nature of these emissions depends on the stellar type and age, making them important factors in understanding the behaviour of exoplanetary atmospheres.

GENRE
Science & Nature
RELEASED
2017
24 July
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
181
Pages
PUBLISHER
Springer International Publishing
SIZE
6.2
MB