Overview of the science case for a 50-100 m Extremely Large Telescope

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作者：

Hook, I. ^{[1
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机构：

[1] Univ Oxford, Oxford OX1 3RH, England

来源：

Exploring the Cosmic Frontier: ASTROPHYSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY | 2007年

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D O I：

10.1007/978-3-540-39756-4_35

中图分类号：

P1 [天文学];

学科分类号：

0704 ;

摘要：

We present an overview of the science case for a 50-100 m Extremely Large Telescope. A summary of the potential performance in terms of angular resolution and depth is given. Selected science drivers are then discussed including terrestrial planets in extra-solar systems; stellar populations across the Universe; the first objects and reionization structure of the Universe. Although by no means an exhaustive list., these cases provide examples where an ELT can make a dramatic advance in our understanding of the Universe around us.

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