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As of now the knowledge obtained on the extrasolar planetary magnetic fields is still small compared to what is known of the magnetic fields composed in our solar system. Planets with magnetic fields radiate in the radio band. Specifically, Auroral Kilometric radiation (AKR) originates from cyclotron emission of electrons orbiting the planet's magnetic field lines. In this project, we investigate the possibility of detecting the AKR emission of Earth-like exoplanets. We collect information on detected Earth-like exoplanets from NASA's exoplanet archive data. Assuming they have the same AKR emission as Earth, we calculate the detection probability of this emission using the Square Kilometric Array (SKA) radio telescope.
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Investigation of the possibility of detecting Jovian exoplanets via their Auroral Kilometric Radiation (AKR)
Exoplanets' magnetic fields can help determine their interior structure, which is otherwise difficult to study. Additionally, the knowledge of exoplanets' magnetic fields can shed light on the stability of their atmospheres. Solar system planets with a magnetic field emit Auroral Kilometric Radiation (AKR) due to the cyclotron radiation of electrons orbiting the planet's magnetic field lines. In this project, we investigate the probability of detecting AKR emission of Jupiter-like exoplanets. To do so, we collect information on detected Jupiter-like exoplanets from NASA's exoplanet archive data. Assuming they have the same AKR emission as Jupiter, we calculate the detection probability of this emission using the Square Kilometer Array (SKA) radio telescope.
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- Award ID(s):
- 2138122
- PAR ID:
- 10503068
- Publisher / Repository:
- Bulletin of the American Physical Society
- Date Published:
- Journal Name:
- Bulletin of the American Physical Society
- ISSN:
- 0003-0503
- Format(s):
- Medium: X
- Sponsoring Org:
- National Science Foundation
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