Mathematics – Probability
Scientific paper
Jan 2012
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2012aas...21924509m&link_type=abstract
American Astronomical Society, AAS Meeting #219, #245.09
Mathematics
Probability
Scientific paper
Thus far, exoplanet lensing searches have relied on passive monitoring, in which a field is regularly observed in anticipation of a so-called 'serendipitous event'. This poster focuses on studying individual mesolensing events which can predicted in advance. Each such event can be used to probe for the presence of exoplanets. We have computed the probability of detecting an exoplanet lens by modeling the planet's mass and the characteristics of its orbit. For each event, planets will either be discovered, or we will place limits on possible parameter regimes if they are not. Our work will assist in the design of focused observing programs, and will greatly improve the chances of finding exoplanets through lensing events. In particular, the motion of the M-dwarf VB10 and possible exoplanet companions has been modeled for a predicted mesolensing event in December 2011.
Di Stefano Rosanne
Matthews James
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