402-0368-13L Extrasolar Planets
| Semester | Spring Semester 2021 |
| Lecturers | S. P. Quanz |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Abstract | The course introduces in detail some of the main observational methods for the detection and characterization of extra-solar planetary systems. It covers the physics of planets (in the solar system and in extra-solar systems) and provides some overview of the current state of this dynamic research field. |
| Objective | The course gives an overview of the current state-of-the-art in exoplanet science and serves as basis for first research projects in the field of exoplanet systems and related topics. |
| Content | Content of the lecture EXTRASOLAR PLANETS 1. Planets in the astrophysical context 2. Planets in the solar systems 3. Detecting extra-solar planetary systems 4. Properties of planetary systems and planets 5. Planet formation 6. Search for habitable planets and bio-signatures |