Programme by Session

Schedule

date time

Talk start

17:30

Abstract details

Title of Abstract

POLLUX: European study of a UV spectropolarimeter for LUVOIR

Date Submitted

2019-03-15 14:34:38

Presenting author first name

Chris

Surname

Evans

Institution

UKATC

Author List (including presenting author)

C. Evans, C. Neiner, J.-C. Bouret, M. Barstow

Abstract

I will introduce the POLLUX study for a high-resolution, UV spectropolarimeter for the LUVOIR mission concept. The key science cases motivating the design include exoplanet atmospheres, stellar magnetic fields across the H-R diagram, and studies of the intergalactic and circumgalactic medium. I will report on the recent Phase 0 study of the instrument, led by the French Space Agency (CNES), and will highlight the leading roles for UK scientists and technical groups in the consortium.

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