F. Marcadon
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F. Marcadon is an astronomer specializing in the detection and characterization of circumbinary companions—planets or other bodies orbiting twin-star systems. Their key research focuses on eclipse timing variations (ETVs), a powerful technique for uncovering these elusive objects by precisely measuring the subtle gravitational tugs they exert on their host eclipsing binaries. Marcadon’s most notable contribution is leading the **Solaris photometric survey**, a dedicated ground-based effort designed to overcome the temporal and spatial limitations of space telescopes like TESS and Kepler. By leveraging a global network of small telescopes, the Solaris survey provides long-term, high-cadence monitoring, enabling the discovery of circumbinary companions that might otherwise be missed. Their flagship paper, *"Solaris photometric survey: Search for circumbinary companions using eclipse timing variations"* (2023, 4 citations), outlines the survey’s methodology and early results, demonstrating its potential to expand the known population of these rare systems. Marcadon’s work is pivotal for advancing our understanding of planet formation and dynamical evolution in binary star environments, offering a complementary and critical tool for future exoplanet discoveries.
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