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12.425[J] Extrasolar Planets: Physics and Detection Techniques
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(Same subject as 8.290[J])
(Subject meets with 12.625)
Prereq: 8.03 and 18.03
Units: 2-1-9
Lecture: TR1.30-3 (54-517)
Presents basic principles of planet atmospheres and interiors applied to the study of extrasolar planets. Focuses on fundamental physical processes related to observable extrasolar planet properties. Provides a quantitative overview of detection techniques. Introduction to the feasibility of the search for Earth-like planets, biosignatures and habitable conditions on extrasolar planets. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments.
S. Seager
Textbooks (Fall 2018)
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