Tidal Dissipation and Eccentricity Pumping: Implications for the Depth of the Secondary Eclipse of 55 Cnc e. Issue Volume 8:Issue S299(2013) (6th January 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bolmont, E.; Selsis, F.; Raymond, S. N.; Leconte, J.; Hersant, F.; Maurin, A.-S.; Pericaud, J.
• Is Part Of: Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union. Volume 8:Issue S299(2013)
• Page Start: 393
• Page End: 394
• Publication Date: 2014-01-06
• Subjects: Planets and satellites: fundamental parameters – Planets and satellites: dynamical evolution and stability – Planet-star interactions; Astronomy -- Congresses; Astronomy -- Periodicals; 520
• DOI: 10.1017/S174392131300906X
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1743-9213

Abstract

Abstract: We use the super-Earth 55 Cnc e (Fischer et al . 2008) as a case-study to address an observable effect of tidal heating. This transiting short-period planet belongs to a compact multiple system with massive planets. We investigate whether planet-planet interactions can force the eccentricity of this planet to a level that would affect the eclipse depth observed with Spitzer.