Abstract

Continuous improvements of observations and modeling efforts have led to tremendous strides in exoplanetary science. However, as instruments and techniques advance laboratory data becomes more important to interpret exoplanet observations and verify theoretical modeling. Though experimental studies are often deferred due to their high costs and long timelines, it is imperative that laboratory investigations are prioritized to ensure steady advances in the field of exoplanetary science. This White Paper discusses the importance of prioritizing exoplanetary laboratory efforts, and discusses several experimental facilities currently performing exoplanetary research.

Highlights

  • A decade ago the exoplanet community was anticipative of the types of planets expected to be discovered from observations from the Kepler mission, TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite), and ground-based telescopes

  • The primary objective of these facilities is to simulate the environments observed on exoplanets while collecting data through some type of measurement

  • The scientific return in taking in situ and analytical measurements in these unusual environments is high. These measurements are absolutely necessary to maximize our understanding of exoplanets

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Summary

The Importance of Prioritizing Exoplanet Experimental Facilities

Co-Authors: Chao He (Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD); Sarah E. Moran (Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD); S.-H. Dan Shim (Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ); Karalee K. Brugman (Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ*); Aleisha C. Johnson (Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ**); Pilar C. Vergeli (Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ); Maggie A. Thompson (University of California, Santa Cruz, CA); Heather Graham (NASA GSFC/CRESST, Greenbelt, MD); Murthy S. Till (Arizona State University); Monica Vidaurri (Howard University/NASA GSFC); Ravi Kopparapu (NASA GSFC); Noam Izenberg (JHU/APL); Thomas Fauchez (NASA GSFC / USRA); Ehsan Gharib-Nezhad (NASA ARC); Giada Arney (NASA GSFC); Elisa Quintana (NASA GSFC); Lynnae C. J. Way (NASA/GISS); Victoria Meadows (University of Washington); Edward Schwieterman (University of California, Riverside); Sarah Horst (Johns Hopkins University); Peter Gao (UC Berkeley and UC Santa Cruz); Joe P.

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