Bayesian priors for the eccentricity of transiting planets

Planets on eccentric orbits have a higher geometric probability of transiting their host star. By application of Bayes’ theorem, we reverse this logic to show that the eccentricity distribution of transiting planets is positively biased. Adopting the flexible Beta distribution as the underlying prio...

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Published in:	Monthly notices of the Royal Astronomical Society Vol. 444; no. 3; pp. 2263 - 2269
Main Author:	Kipping, David M.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	London Oxford University Press 01.11.2014
Subjects:	Algorithms Bayesian analysis Eccentricity Logic Orbits Planetology Planets Probability distribution Recursive algorithms Star & galaxy formation Theorems Transit methods: statistical eclipses techniques: radial velocities techniques: photometric planets and satellites: fundamental parameters
ISSN:	0035-8711, 1365-2966
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