Planet detection by natural laser emission

Monday, May 11, 2009 - 17:21 in Astronomy & Space

These last years, the search for extrasolar planets has been successful. To date, the astronomers have detected more than 300 extrasolar planets. Among these 300 planets, only ten have been discovered by their own light. There is perhaps a phenomenon which could facilitate this search for extrasolar planets.

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