Searches for exoplanets have revealed a remarkable diversity of worlds, and comparative studies of their properties have begun in earnest. Planets that transit are particularly well suited for atmosphere characterization. I will discuss recent results using Kepler data as well as ground-based observations, especially using high-resolution spectroscopy, and attempts to extend those studies to sub-Saturn and super-Earth planets. I will also preview planned observations using the James Webb Space Telescope.
Speaker: Ray Jayawardhana, Cornell University
Host: Fred Rasio
Keywords: Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics
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