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Exoplanet Transit Variability: Bow Shocks and Winds Around HD 189733b | | J Llama
; A.A. Vidotto
; M. Jardine
; K. Wood
; R. Fares
; T.I. Gombosi
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11 Sep 2013 | | Abstract: | By analogy with the solar system, it is believed that stellar winds will form
bow shocks around exoplanets. For hot Jupiters the bow shock will not form
directly between the planet and the star, causing an asymmetric distribution of
mass around the exoplanet and hence an asymmetric transit. As the planet orbits
thorough varying wind conditions, the strength and geometry of its bow shock
will change, thus producing transits of varying shape. We model this process
using magnetic maps of HD 189733 taken one year apart, coupled with a 3D
stellar wind model, to determine the local stellar wind conditions throughout
the orbital path of the planet. We predict the time-varying geometry and
density of the bow shock that forms around the magnetosphere of the planet and
simulate transit light curves. Depending on the nature of the stellar magnetic
field, and hence its wind, we find that both the transit duration and ingress
time can vary when compared to optical light curves. We conclude that
consecutive near-UV transit light curves may vary significantly and can
therefore provide an insight into the structure and evolution of the stellar
wind. | | Source: | arXiv, 1309.2938 | | Services: | Forum | Review | PDF | Favorites | |
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