New technologies for exoplanet detection with mid-IR interferometers

This paper provides an overview of technology development for the Terrestrial Planet Finder Interferometer (TPF-I). TPF-I is a mid-infrared space interferometer being designed with the capability of detecting Earth-like planets in the habitable zones around nearby stars.

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Published in:EPJ Web of conferences 2011-01, Vol.16, p.7001
Main Authors: Lawson, P.R., Lay, O.P., Martin, S.R., Peters, R.D., Booth, A.J., Gappinger, R.O., Ksendzov, A., Scharf, D.P.
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Language:English
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Summary:This paper provides an overview of technology development for the Terrestrial Planet Finder Interferometer (TPF-I). TPF-I is a mid-infrared space interferometer being designed with the capability of detecting Earth-like planets in the habitable zones around nearby stars.
ISSN:2100-014X
2100-014X
DOI:10.1051/epjconf/20111607001