The Potential for Life Bearing Worlds at Proxima Centauri

On the habitability of exoplanets orbiting Proxima Centauri

Authors:

Lopez et al


Abstract:

We apply a mathematical model for photosynthesis to quantitatively assess the habitability of a hypothetical planet orbiting Proxima Centauri, inside the so called habitability zone. Results suggest significant viability for primary biological productivity, provided living organisms have evolved to reach the ability of using infrared light for photosynthesis.