The submillimeter probe of the evolution of cosmic structure (SPECS)

Authors
Leisawitz, D Mather, JC Moseley, SH Zhang, XL
Citation
D. Leisawitz et al., The submillimeter probe of the evolution of cosmic structure (SPECS), ASTRO SP SC, 269, 1999, pp. 563-567
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Space Sciences
Journal title
ASTROPHYSICS AND SPACE SCIENCE
ISSN journal
0004640X → ACNP
Volume
269
Year of publication
1999
Pages
563 - 567
Database
ISI
SICI code
0004-640X(1999)269:<563:TSPOTE>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
Following Mather et al. (1999) we describe a concept for a future space mis sion called SPECS, a spatial and spectral Michelson interferometer with Hub ble Telescope-class angular resolution and sensitivity that operates in the far infrared and submillimeter spectral range. SPECS enables detailed stud ies of the physical conditions in high-redshift galaxies and has the potent ial to revolutionize our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution.