%0 Thesis
%A Pérez Rodrigo, Alicia
%T El origen de las no-detecciones de exo-lunas
%T Investigating the lack of exo-moons
%D 2025
%U https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/132623
%X The absence of confirmed exomoons, despite the large number of known exoplanets, presents a puzzle that motivates this study. After reviewing the main theories on moon formation and evolution both within and beyond the Solar System, we present a catalogue compiling candidate systems, detection methods and planetary characteristics of the systems they inhabit, with the aim of conducting a detailed analysis. We take a closer look at various detection methods such as transit methods and microlensing, diving into their strengths and weaknesses. On top of that, we assess orbital stability, by using analytical criteria to pinpoint areas that are promising for exomoons. We also investigate how planetary migration might lead to fewer moons, considering factors like tidal disruptions, resonances and gravitational perturbations. Finally, a comparative analysis investigates why outer planets host numerous satellites while Mercury and Venus do not, with the goal of extrapolating this pattern to exoplanets. In addition, this work offers a bibliographic resource that aids in understanding current challenges in exomoon detection and outlines future prospects.
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