http://arxiv.org/abs/2303.13732
Hot Jupiters, particularly those with temperature higher than 2000\,K are the best sample of planets that allow in-depth characterization of their atmospheres. We present here a thermal emission study of the ultra hot Jupiter WASP\mbox{-}103\,b observed in two secondary eclipses with CFHT/WIRCam in $J$ and $K_{\rm s}$ bands. By means of high precision differential photometry, we determine eclipse depths in $J$ and $K_{\rm s}$ to an accuracy of 220 and 270\,ppm, which are combined with the published HST/WFC3 and Spitzer data to retrieve a joint constraints on the properties of WASP-103\,b dayside atmosphere. We find that the atmosphere is best fit with a thermal inversion layer included. The equilibrium chemistry retrieval indicates an enhanced C/O (1.35$^{+0.14}{-0.17}$) and a super metallicity with [Fe/H]$=2.19^{+0.51}{-0.63}$ composition. Given the near-solar metallicity of WASP-103 of [Fe/H]=0.06, this planet seems to be $\sim$100 more abundant than its host star. The free chemistry retrieval analysis yields a large abundance of FeH, H$^{-}$, CO$_2$ and CH$_4$. Additional data of better accuracy from future observations of JWST should provide better constraint of the atmospheric properties of WASP-103b.
Y. Shi, W. Wang, G. Zhao, et. al.
Mon, 27 Mar 23
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