The mid-infrared instrument for JWST and its in-flight performance
GS Wright, GH Rieke, A Glasse…�- Publications of the�…, 2023 - iopscience.iop.org
Abstract The Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) extends the reach of the James Webb Space
Telescope (JWST) to 28.5 μm. It provides subarcsecond-resolution imaging, high sensitivity
coronagraphy, and spectroscopy at resolutions of λ/Δλ∼ 100–3500, with the high-resolution
mode employing an integral field unit to provide spatial data cubes. The resulting broad
suite of capabilities will enable huge advances in studies over this wavelength range. This
overview describes the history of acquiring this capability for JWST. It discusses the basic�…
Telescope (JWST) to 28.5 μm. It provides subarcsecond-resolution imaging, high sensitivity
coronagraphy, and spectroscopy at resolutions of λ/Δλ∼ 100–3500, with the high-resolution
mode employing an integral field unit to provide spatial data cubes. The resulting broad
suite of capabilities will enable huge advances in studies over this wavelength range. This
overview describes the history of acquiring this capability for JWST. It discusses the basic�…
[HTML][HTML] The science performance of JWST as characterized in commissioning
J Rigby, M Perrin, M McElwain, R Kimble…�- Publications of the�…, 2023 - iopscience.iop.org
This paper characterizes the actual science performance of the James Webb Space
Telescope (JWST), as determined from the six month commissioning period. We summarize
the performance of the spacecraft, telescope, science instruments, and ground system, with
an emphasis on differences from pre-launch expectations. Commissioning has made clear
that JWST is fully capable of achieving the discoveries for which it was built. Moreover,
almost across the board, the science performance of JWST is better than expected; in most�…
Telescope (JWST), as determined from the six month commissioning period. We summarize
the performance of the spacecraft, telescope, science instruments, and ground system, with
an emphasis on differences from pre-launch expectations. Commissioning has made clear
that JWST is fully capable of achieving the discoveries for which it was built. Moreover,
almost across the board, the science performance of JWST is better than expected; in most�…