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

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Chadney, Joshua (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Σειρά: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
• Θέματα: Physics.; Atmospheric sciences.; Astrophysics.; Planetary Sciences.; Atmospheric Sciences.; Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics).; Astrophysics and Astroparticles.
• Φυσική περιγραφή: XII, 169 p. 85 illus., 70 illus. in color. online resource.
• ISBN: 9783319633510
• ISSN: 2190-5053

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. .