研究目的
To analyze the noises generated by dark spots on interferometric observables and compare them to exoplanet signals, and to investigate the current interferometric instruments able to measure and disentangle these signals.
研究成果
The study concludes that the main limitation to detect exoplanets lies in the accuracy of instruments, and that spots can mimic exoplanet signals. Distinguishing between both signals requires several observations and a significant improvement in accuracy. The visible domain provides a better angular resolution than the infrared domain at similar baseline, and therefore appears more suitable. However, no current interferometer is able to characterize exoplanets.
研究不足
Current interferometers are limited to the observation of bright objects, which generally do not include transiting exoplanet host stars. Most instruments able to measure closure phase can only do it in the first lobe, which is not enough to detect transiting exoplanets. The main limitation to detect exoplanets lies in the accuracy of instruments.