Abstract
ABSTRACT Can information theory provide insights into whether exoplanets are habitable? Here, we apply information theory to a range of simulated exoplanet transmission spectra as a diagnostic tool to search for potential signatures of life on Earth-analogue planets. We test the algorithms on three epochs of evolution for Earth-like planets orbiting a range of host stars. The JWST and upcoming ground- and space-based missions promise to achieve sufficient high-resolution data that information theory can be applied to assess habitability. This approach provides a framework and a tool for observers to assess whether an exoplanet shows signs of habitability.
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