Imaging polarimetry for the characterisation of exoplanets and protoplanetary discs : scientific and technical challenges

Author(s):
Juan Ovelar, M. de
Published
2013
Publication type
Doctoral Thesis

Abstract

The study of exoplanets and the protoplanetary discs in which they form is a very challenging task. In this thesis we present several studies in which we investigate the potential of imaging polarimetry at visible and near-infrared wavelengths to reveal the characteristics of these objects and overcome the scientific and technical challenges involved.

Transitional discsProtoplanetary discsExoplanetsEnvironmental effects in planet formationHigh resolution imagingPolarimetry
Defense date
2013-12-12
Language
English
Supervisor(s)
Keller, C.U.
Advisor(s)
Snik, F.
Qualification
Ph.D.
Degree granting institution
Leiden Observatory, Faculty of Science, Leiden University, Leiden
hdl
1887/22837
ISBN(s)
9789461085573