Infrared Space Interferometry - Astrophysics and the Study of Earth-like Planets - Proceedings of a Workshop Held in Toledo, Spain, on March 11-14, 1996 (Hardcover)

The two years previous to 1997 have produced some of the most exciting results in the history of astronomy: the indirect detection of planets beyond our solar system. The study of the characteristics and physical nature of exo-planets requires an infrared interferometer in space. Such observatory would directly detect the thermal emission from exo-planets and would allow us to see signatures of molecules, such as water, ozone and carbon dioxide, in their atmospheres. The presence of such molecules would be strong evidence for exo-life. In addition, this kind of instrument would help to clarify important questions concerning the birth and death of stars and extragalactic astronomy. In Toledo, scientists and engineers from both sides of the Atlantic met to discuss the technological challenges of an infrared space interferometer and its scientific capabilities, particularly those related to exo-planetary systems and Earth-like planets.

General

Imprint:	Kluwer Academic Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Astrophysics and Space Science Library
Release date:	2001
First published:	July 1997
Editors:	C. Eiroa • Etc
Dimensions:	230mm (L)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	340
ISBN-13:	978-0-7923-4598-5
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Optics (light) Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Applied physics & special topics > Astrophysics
LSN:	0-7923-4598-3
Barcode:	9780792345985

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