Nikhef Colloquium: "Extrasolar Planets and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life" (Ignas Snellen)
Friday, 4 March 2016 -
11:00
Monday, 29 February 2016
Tuesday, 1 March 2016
Wednesday, 2 March 2016
Thursday, 3 March 2016
Friday, 4 March 2016
11:00
Extrasolar Planets and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life
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Ignas Snellen
(
Universiteit Leiden
)
Extrasolar Planets and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life
Ignas Snellen
(
Universiteit Leiden
)
11:00 - 11:50
Room: H331
Abstract: Placing the solar system in the context of other planetary systems is one of the central objectives driving the study of extrasolar planets. One of the most fascinating questions in modern science is whether other life-bearing planets exist. In this talk I will review the current state of the art of exoplanet research and discuss future ways to probe biomarker gases in Earth-like exoplanets that could point to biological activity.