2 papers
astro-ph.EP2025
Deciphering Sub-Neptune Atmospheres: New Insights from Geochemical Models of TOI-270 d
Christopher R. Glein, Xinting Yu, Cindy N. Luu
The nature of sub-Neptunes is one of the hottest topics in exoplanetary science. Temperate sub-Neptunes are of special interest because some could be habitable. Here, we consider w…
astro-ph.EP2024
Volatile-rich Sub-Neptunes as Hydrothermal Worlds: The Case of K2-18 b
Cindy N. Luu, Xinting Yu, Christopher R. Glein +8
Temperate exoplanets between the sizes of Earth and Neptune, known as "sub-Neptunes", have emerged as intriguing targets for astrobiology. It is unknown whether these planets resem…