Large Deployable Reflector Science and Technology Workshop. Volume 2: Scientific Rationale and Technology Requirements

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Conferences, Infrared Astronomy, Large Deployable Reflector, Reflectors, Galactic Evolution, Spaceborne Telescopes, Spatial Resolution

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The scientific rationale for the large deployable reflector (LDR) and the overall technological requirements are discussed. The main scientific objectives include studies of the origins of planets, stars and galaxies, and of the ultimate fate of the universe. The envisioned studies require a telescope with a diameter of at least 20 m, diffraction-limited to wavelengths as short as 30-50 micron. In addition, light-bucket operation with 1 arcsec spatial resolution in the 2-4 microns wavelength region would be useful in studies of high-redshifted galaxies. Such a telescope would provide a large increase in spectroscopic sensitivity and spatial resolving power compared with existing or planned infrared telescopes.

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