Volatile-rich Sub-Neptunes as Hydrothermal Worlds: The Case of K2-18 b

Volatile-rich Sub-Neptunes as Hydrothermal Worlds: The Case of K2-18 b

Temperate exoplanets between the sizes of Earth and Neptune, known as “sub-Neptunes,” have emerged as intriguing targets for astrobiology. It is unknown whether these planets resemble Earth-like terrestrial worlds with a habitable surface, Neptune-like giant planets with deep atmospheres and no habi...

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Main Authors: Cindy N. Luu, Xinting Yu, Christopher R. Glein, Hamish Innes, Artyom Aguichine, Joshua Krissansen-Totton, Julianne I. Moses, Shang-Min Tsai, Xi Zhang, Ngoc Truong, Jonathan J. Fortney
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IOP Publishing 2024-01-01
Series:The Astrophysical Journal Letters
Subjects:
Exoplanets
Exoplanet atmospheres
Exoplanet atmospheric structure
Planetary atmospheres
Astrobiology
Ocean planets
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3847/2041-8213/ad9eb1

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https://doi.org/10.3847/2041-8213/ad9eb1

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