The Low Density Limit of the Mass-Radius Relation for Exo-Neptunes

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May 2011

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American Astronomical Society, AAS Meeting #218, #402.03; Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, Vol. 43, 2011

Astronomy and Astrophysics

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Kepler has found hundreds of Neptune-size (2-6 REarth) planet candidates. The masses of most of these candidates will be difficult to measure. Using theoretical models of planet formation, evolution and structure, we endeavor to estimate the minimum plausible mass as a function of planet radius and equilibrium temperature. We explore both core nucleated accretion and outgassing of H2 as two separate formation pathways for low-mass planets with voluminous atmospheres of light gases.

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