Contribution of the Core to the Thermal Evolution of Sub-Neptunes
Contribution of the Core to the Thermal Evolution of Sub-Neptunes
Abstract Sub-Neptune planets are a very common type of planet. They are inferred to harbor a primordial (H/He) envelope on top of a (rocky) core, which dominates the mass. Here, we investigate the long-term consequences of the core properties on the planet mass–radius relation. We consider the role of various …