Over the past twenty years, astronomers have identified hundreds
of extrasolar planets--planets orbiting stars other than the sun.
Recent research in this burgeoning field has made it possible to
observe and measure the atmospheres of these exoplanets. This is
the first textbook to describe the basic physical
processes--including radiative transfer, molecular absorption, and
chemical processes--common to all planetary atmospheres, as well as
the transit, eclipse, and thermal phase variation observations that
are unique to exoplanets.
In each chapter, Sara Seager offers a conceptual introduction,
examples that combine the relevant physics equations with real
data, and exercises. Topics range from foundational knowledge, such
as the origin of atmospheric composition and planetary spectra, to
more advanced concepts, such as solutions to the radiative transfer
equation, polarization, and molecular and condensate opacities.
Since planets vary widely in their atmospheric properties, Seager
emphasizes the major physical processes that govern all planetary
atmospheres.
Moving from first principles to cutting-edge research,
"Exoplanet Atmospheres" is an ideal resource for students and
researchers in astronomy and earth sciences, one that will help
prepare them for the next generation of planetary science.The first
textbook to describe exoplanet atmospheres Illustrates concepts
using examples grounded in real data Provides a step-by-step guide
to understanding the structure and emergent spectrum of a planetary
atmosphere Includes exercises for students
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