Identification of carbon dioxide in an exoplanet atmosphere
Carbon dioxide (CO 2) is a key chemical species that is found in a wide range of planetary atmospheres. In the context of exoplanets, CO 2 is an indicator of the metal enrichment (that is, elements heavier than helium, also called `metallicity') 1-3, and thus the formation processes of the primary atmospheres of hot gas giants 4-6. It is also one
JWST Transiting Exoplanet Community Early Release Science Team et al.
Fecha de publicación:
2
2023