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SUMMARY:The LIFE mission - atmospheric characterization of terrestrial exo
 planets in the mid-infrared with a large space-based nulling interferomete
 r - Sascha Quanz (ETH Zurich)
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CONTACT:Paul B. Rimmer
DESCRIPTION:The LIFE initiative (LIFE = Large Interferometry For Exoplanet
 s) has the goal to develop the scientific context\, the technology and a r
 oadmap for an ambitious mid-infrared nulling interferometer space mission 
 that will allow humankind to detect and characterize the atmospheres of hu
 ndreds of nearby extrasolar planets including dozens that are similar to E
 arth. Additional motivation for the initiative is provided by the outcome 
 of ESA’s "Voyage 2050" process and the corresponding recommendations fro
 m the ESA Senior Committee: the direct detection of the thermal emission o
 f temperate terrestrial exoplanets was given very high scientific priority
  and is considered as a candidate theme for a future L-class mission. In t
 his talk I will discuss the scientific potential and unique discovery spac
 e for a mission like LIFE\, in particular for the detection of atmospheric
  biosignatures. Synergies with\, but also advantages over future NASA flag
 ship missions will be described and an overview of ongoing technology deve
 lopments and related challenges will be provided. 
LOCATION:Ryle seminar room + ONLINE - Details to be sent by email
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