Planets and Satellites: Individual: Gj 436b

The Puzzling Chemical Composition of GJ 436b's Atmosphere: Influence of Tidal Heating on the Chemistry

The dissipation of the tidal energy deposited on eccentric planets may induce a heating of the planet that affects its atmospheric …

Marcelino Agúndez, Olivia Venot, Franck Selsis, Nicolas Iro

Posted Feb 1, 2014