LSST Narrowband Filters
Peter Yoachim, Melissa Graham, Steven Bet, Milica Vu\v{c}eti\'c,, \v{Z}eljko Ivezi\'c, Martha Boyer, Bojan Arbutina, Olivia Jones
TL;DR
This paper advocates for incorporating narrowband optical filters into LSST to enhance scientific research across multiple astrophysical domains, including stellar evolution, nebulae, galaxy redshifts, and stellar parameters.
Contribution
It proposes the addition of narrowband filters to LSST, detailing technical considerations and potential scientific benefits for various astronomical studies.
Findings
Enhanced detection of emission line objects
Improved photometric redshift accuracy
Better characterization of stellar parameters
Abstract
In this white paper, we present the scientific cases for adding narrowband optical filters to the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST). LSST is currently planning to observe the southern sky in 6 broadband optical filters. Three of the four LSST science themes would benefit from adding narrowband filter observations. We discuss the technical considerations of using narrowband filters with the LSST and lay out the scientific impact that would result on the study of AGB stars, emission line nebula (e.g., supernova remnants and planetary nebulae), photometric redshifts of galaxies, and the determination of stellar parameters.
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Taxonomy
TopicsStellar, planetary, and galactic studies · Astronomy and Astrophysical Research · Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies