Geometric effects on the flux and polarization signals of Jupiter-sized exoplanets

Chris Palmer; Loic Rossi; Daphne Stam

Geometric effects on the flux and polarization signals of Jupiter-sized exoplanets

Chris Palmer, Loic Rossi, Daphne Stam

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Abstract

The direct detection of reflected starlight from exoplanets marks the beginning of a new era in the characterization of extrasolar planetary atmospheres. The flux and in particular the linear polarization signals from such planets are sensitive to atmospheric structure and composition, but other effects may also contribute to observed signals. We investigate the influence of an exoplanet’s shape and orbit
orientation on its flux and polarization signature, and compare it against the influence of a variable cloud cover.

Original language	English
Number of pages	2
Publication status	Published - 2017
Event	European Planetary Science Congress 2017 - Riga, Latvia Duration: 17 Sept 2017 → 22 Sept 2017 Conference number: 11

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Conference	European Planetary Science Congress 2017
Abbreviated title	EPSC2017
Country/Territory	Latvia
City	Riga
Period	17/09/17 → 22/09/17

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