DOI

In massive numerical experiments we show that a planet embedded in a planetesimal disc induces a characteristic multilane 'planetosignature' representing a pattern of several stellar-centric rings. If the planet's mass is large enough, the multilane signature degenerates to a three-lane one: then it consists of three rings, one bright co-orbital with the planet, and two dark gaps in the radial distribution of the particles. The gaps correspond to orbital resonances 2:1 and 1:2 with the planet. This theoretical prediction may explain recent ALMA observations of the disc of HL Tau.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)L22-L25
JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society: Letters
Volume463
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 21 Nov 2016

    Scopus subject areas

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Space and Planetary Science

    Research areas

  • Binaries: general, Methods: numerical, Planet-disc interactions, Protoplanetary discs, Stars: individual: HL Tau

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