@inproceedings{a5196673206847a28f382ae623f634c1,
title = "THESIS: Terrestrial and habitable zone exoplanet infrared spectroscopy spacecraft",
abstract = "THESIS is a concept for a medium class mission designed for spectroscopic characterization of extrasolar planets between 2-14 microns. The concept leverages off the recent first-steps made by Spitzer and Hubble in characterizing the atmospheres of alien gas giants. Under favourable circumstances, THESIS is capable of identifying biogenic molecules in habitable-zone planets, thereby determining conditions on worlds where life might exist. By systematically characterizing many worlds, from rocky planets to gas-giants, THESIS would deliver transformational science of profound interest to astronomers and the general public.",
keywords = "Atmospheres, Exoplanets, Extrasolar planets, Infrared spectroscopy",
author = "G. Vasisht and Swain, {M. R.} and Akeson, {R. L.} and A. Burrows and D. Deming and Grillmair, {C. J.} and Greene, {T. P.}",
year = "2008",
doi = "10.1117/12.787688",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9780819472205",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
booktitle = "Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2008",
note = "Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2008: Optical, Infrared, and Millimeter ; Conference date: 23-06-2008 Through 28-06-2008",
}