The Dynamics of Compact, Multi-planet Systems

Event Date:
2021-07-26T15:00:00
2021-07-26T16:00:00
Event Location:
Connect via zoom
Speaker:
Alysa Obertas (UofT)
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Intended Audience:
Undergraduate
Local Contact:

Douglas Scott

Event Information:

The Kepler telescope detected thousands of exoplanets in hundreds of multi-planet systems and revolutionised planetary sciences. Many of these systems are quite compact and are typically a few billions of years old. Consequently, we are seeing only a snapshot of system architectures after hundreds of billions or even trillions of orbits. A substantial portion of their evolution has been governed by dynamical interactions, however. This can allow us to probe their histories and constrain the role of the natal environment. In this talk, I will provide an overview of our present knowledge of these planetary systems and share my work to unravel some of the complexities of their dynamics - a problem as old as astronomy itself.

Add to Calendar 2021-07-26T15:00:00 2021-07-26T16:00:00 The Dynamics of Compact, Multi-planet Systems Event Information: The Kepler telescope detected thousands of exoplanets in hundreds of multi-planet systems and revolutionised planetary sciences. Many of these systems are quite compact and are typically a few billions of years old. Consequently, we are seeing only a snapshot of system architectures after hundreds of billions or even trillions of orbits. A substantial portion of their evolution has been governed by dynamical interactions, however. This can allow us to probe their histories and constrain the role of the natal environment. In this talk, I will provide an overview of our present knowledge of these planetary systems and share my work to unravel some of the complexities of their dynamics - a problem as old as astronomy itself. Event Location: Connect via zoom