Planets Across Space and Time (PAST). V. The evolution of hot Jupiters revealed by the age distribution of their host stars

Kavli Affiliate: Subo Dong | First 5 Authors: Di-Chang Chen, Ji-Wei Xie, Ji-Lin Zhou, Subo Dong, Jia-Yi Yang | Summary: The unexpected discovery of hot Jupiters challenged the classical theory of planet formation inspired by our solar system. Until now, the origin and evolution of hot Jupiters are still uncertain. Determining their age distribution and […]


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