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The James Webb Space Telescope: Capabilities for Exoplanet ScienceThe James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is a large aperture (6.5 meter), cryogenic space telescope with a suite of near and mid-infrared instruments covering the wavelength range of 0.6 micron to 28 micron. JWST's primary science goal is to detect and characterize the first galaxies. It will also study the assembly of galaxies, stellar and planetary system formation, and the formation and evolution of planetary systems. We will review the design of JWST, and discuss the current status of the project, with emphasis on recent progress in the construction of the observatory. We also review the capabilities of the observatory for observations of exosolar planets and debris disks by means of coronagraphic imaging, and high contrast imaging and spectroscopy. This discussion will focus on the optical and thermal performance of the observatory, and will include the current predictions for the performance of the observatory, with special reference to the demands of exoplanet science observations.
Document ID
20110023361
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Clampin, Mark (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 25, 2013
Publication Date
October 18, 2011
Subject Category
Astronomy
Report/Patent Number
GSFC.ABS.5503.2011
Meeting Information
Meeting: Signposts of Planets
Location: Greenbelt, MD
Country: United States
Start Date: October 18, 2011
End Date: October 20, 2011
Sponsors: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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