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Tidal evolution of close-in exoplanets in co-orbital configurations

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Autor(es):
Rodriguez, Adrian ; Giuppone, Cristian A. ; Michtchenko, Tatiana A.
Número total de Autores: 3
Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
Fonte: CELESTIAL MECHANICS & DYNAMICAL ASTRONOMY; v. 117, n. 1, p. 16-pg., 2013-09-01.
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In this paper, we study the behavior of a pair of co-orbital planets, both orbiting a central star on the same plane and undergoing tidal interactions. Our goal is to investigate final orbital configurations of the planets, initially involved in the 1/1 mean-motion resonance (MMR), after long-lasting tidal evolution. The study is done in the form of purely numerical simulations of the exact equations of motions accounting for gravitational and tidal forces. The results obtained show that, at least for equal mass planets, the combined effects of the resonant and tidal interactions provoke the orbital instability of the system, often resulting in collision between the planets. We first discuss the case of two hot-super-Earth planets, whose orbital dynamics can be easily understood in the frame of our semi-analytical model of the 1/1 MMR. Systems consisting of two hot-Saturn planets are also briefly discussed. (AU)

Processo FAPESP: 09/16900-5 - Evolução dinâmica de sistemas planetários com dissipação
Beneficiário:Adrian Rodriguez Colucci
Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Pós-Doutorado
Processo FAPESP: 09/54006-4 - Um cluster de computadores para o Departamento de Astronomia do IAG-USP e para o Núcleo de Astrofísica da UNICSUL
Beneficiário:Elisabete Maria de Gouveia Dal Pino
Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Programa Equipamentos Multiusuários