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The Application of the Transit Method in Exoplanet Detection

by Xinyu Zhu 1,2
1
College of Science,China Three Gorges University,Yichang 443002,China
2
Center for Astronomy and Space Sciences,China Three Gorges University,Yichang 443002,China
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SIA  2025 3(2):46; https://doi.org/10.12410/sia0302004
Received: 1 April 2025 / Accepted: 8 May 2025 / Published Online: 21 May 2025
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Abstract

Exoplanetary science stands as one of the most cutting-edge and promising research fields in modern astronomy, playing a pivotal role in unraveling fundamental scientific questions regarding planetary formation, evolution, and the origins of life. Among various detection methods, the transit method has emerged as one of the most successful techniques due to its high efficiency and reliability. This paper systematically elaborates on the fundamental principles of the transit method, which infers the existence of transiting exoplanets and their physical parameters (such as radius and orbital period) by detecting periodic dips in stellar brightness. This paper further presents current research developments of the transit method, while also examining the method's inherent limitations and prospective research directions. The high-precision detection capability of the transit method will continue to advance exoplanetary science, providing critical support in the search for habitable planets and potential biosignatures

Keywords: Transit method; exoplanetary systems; hot Jupiters; planetary habitability;
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