Comparison of different exoplanet mass detection limit methods using a sample of main-sequence intermediate-type stars

• Published in: Astronomy and astrophysics (Berlin) Vol. 545; p. A87
• Main Authors: Meunier, N., Lagrange, A.-M., De Bondt, K.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Les Ulis EDP Sciences 01.09.2012
• Subjects: Astronomy; Astrophysics; Earth, ocean, space; Exact sciences and technology; planetary systems; Sciences of the Universe; stars: early-type; stars: general; techniques: radial velocities; stars: general; techniques: radial velocities; Extrasolar planets; Time series; Main sequence stars; Correlation methods; Planetary system; Early type stars; stars: early-type; Planetary cosmogony; planetary systems; Correlations; Models; Radial velocity; Performance

Context. The radial velocity (RV) technique is a powerful tool for detecting extrasolar planets and deriving mass detection limits that are useful for constraining planet pulsations and formation models. Aims. Detection limit methods must take into account the temporal distribution of power of vario...