In Search of Exoplanets

Authors

Krzysztof J. Skwirut, DePaul UniversityFollow
Samuel Montag, DePaul UniversityFollow
Kayla Lynch, DePaul UniversityFollow
Justin A. Potvin, DePaul UniversityFollow

Faculty Advisor

J. Pando, A. Sarma and B. Beck-Winchatz

Abstract

Using data archives containing radial-velocity and light intensity information for stars, the DePaul Astrophysics Working Group created MATLAB programs to read and analyze the data in hopes of detecting extrasolar planets. The codes were able to successfully create graphs and obtain orbital periods for potential planets which matched published results. Additional tests were then researched to be used in the future as to confirm new planets.

Recommended Citation

Skwirut, Krzysztof J.; Montag, Samuel; Lynch, Kayla; and Potvin, Justin A. (2016) "In Search of Exoplanets," DePaul Discoveries: Volume 5, Article 19.
Available at: https://via.library.depaul.edu/depaul-disc/vol5/iss1/19