Question
8 marksAnswer all parts. Show your working and give units where appropriate.
1(a)
The Roman Space Telescope has a primary mirror of diameter . Consider an observation using infrared radiation of wavelength .
Calculate the minimum angular separation that the telescope can resolve.
Use .
[3 marks]
1(b)
Hubble also has a primary mirror of diameter . At the same infrared wavelength, Roman has a field of view with at least 100 times the area of Hubble's field of view.
Compare the diffraction-limited angular resolution and collecting power of the two telescopes, and state one advantage of Roman's wider field of view.
[3 marks]
1(c)
Earth's atmosphere absorbs some infrared wavelengths and also emits infrared radiation.
Explain how placing Roman in space helps it measure a faint infrared source.
[2 marks]
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