National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

0144-NPP-NOV23-JPL-Astrophys

11/1/2023 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone

Precision Radial velocity (PRV) measurements can discover and characterize the masses and orbits of exoplanets. With a precision <0.5 m/s it is possible to detect Earth-mass systems in the Habitable Zones of nearby cool M stars. We are developing a diffraction-limited, single-mode-fiber fed PRV spectrometer for the Palomar 5 m telescope. A laser frequency comb will provide a highly stable wavelength standard. An applicant with experience with PRV measurements, instrumentation, and laser frequency combs would be a valuable member of the team.

Location:
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Pasadena, California

Field of Science:Astrophysics

Advisors:
Charles Beichman
Charles.A.Beichman@jpl.nasa.gov
626-395-1996

Gautam Vasisht
Gautam.Vasisht@jpl.nasa.gov
818-354-6979

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• Degree: Doctoral Degree.