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.
@article{arxiv.2007.13924,
title = {The Importance of Prioritizing Exoplanet Experimental Facilities},
author = {Erika Kohler and Chao He and Sarah E. Moran and S. -H. Dan Shim and Karalee K. Brugman and Aleisha C. Johnson and Pilar C. Vergeli and Maggie A. Thompson and Heather Graham and Murthy S. Gudipati and Benjamin Fleury and Bryana L. Henderson},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2007.13924},
year = {2020}
}
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8 pages, White Paper submitted to the Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032