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18 July 2024 The RISTRETTO simulator: exoplanet reflected spectra
M. Bugatti, C. Lovis, F. Pepe, N. Blind, N. Billot, B. Chazelas, M. Turbet
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Abstract
The upcoming Ristretto spectrograph is dedicated to the detection and analysis of exoplanetary atmospheres, with a primary focus on the temperate rocky world Proxima b. This scientific endeavor relies on the interplay of a high-contrast adaptive optics (AO) system and a high-resolution echelle spectrograph. In this work, I present a comprehensive simulation of Ristretto’s output spectra, employing the Python package Pyechelle. Starting from realistic spectra of both exoplanets and their host stars, I generate synthetic 2D spectra to closely resemble those that will be produced by Ristretto itself. These synthetic spectra are subsequently treated as authentic data and therefore analyzed. These simulations facilitate not only the investigation of potential exoplanetary atmospheres but also an in-depth assessment of the inherent capabilities and limitations of the Ristretto spectrograph.
(2024) Published by SPIE. Downloading of the abstract is permitted for personal use only.
M. Bugatti, C. Lovis, F. Pepe, N. Blind, N. Billot, B. Chazelas, and M. Turbet "The RISTRETTO simulator: exoplanet reflected spectra", Proc. SPIE 13096, Ground-based and Airborne Instrumentation for Astronomy X, 130969E (18 July 2024); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3016955
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KEYWORDS
Exoplanets

Spectrographs

Reflection

Atmospheres

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