Bulk abundances of exo-planetesimals
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Warwick
Department Name: Physics
Abstract
The goal of this project is to measure the bulk abundances of exo-planetesimals from the analysis of optical and ultraviolet spectroscopy of white dwarfs that show photospheric contamination by planetary debris. The project will use data from the DESI, SDSS-V and WEAVE surveys to identify suitable systems, and, where necessary obtain follow-up spectroscopy. The analysis will involve computing model atmospheres and synthetic spectra using a state-of-the-art atmosphere code. The resulting abundances will be assembled into a data base, which will then serve to carry out a statistical analysis, and the ultimate objective is to assess if the solar system is typical in its composition, and if there some planetary systems that exhibit an exotic make-up.
Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
Boris Gaensicke (Primary Supervisor) | |
Anna-Maria Cutolo (Student) |
Studentship Projects
Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
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ST/W507908/1 | 01/10/2021 | 30/09/2025 | |||
2590460 | Studentship | ST/W507908/1 | 04/10/2021 | 31/03/2025 | Anna-Maria Cutolo |