Detection and characterization techniques

The course describes the different methods used for the detection and the characterization of exoplanetary systems. It gives the advantages and drawback of each techniques as well as the planetary parameters derived from the observations. It also gives an overview of existing and future facilities and the finally presents a detailed exoplanets statistic.

The key content and notions addressed in this course include:
- astrometry
- radial-velocity
- micro-lensing
- photometric transit
- direct imaging
- timing variations
- Method of characterization: spectro-photometry
- Ground-based instruments
- Space missions
- Statistic of exoplanets