Tracing life through light: towards detecting life on exoplanets with spectroscopy and spectropolarimetry

Author(s):
Mulder, W. (0000-0001-5762-9385)
Published
2026
Publication type
Doctoral Thesis

Abstract

How did we come into existence? Are we alone? These questions have driven humans for centuries. This work is part of our quest for exploring methods and building instruments to find life beyond our Earth; through spectrocopy and spectropolarimetry.

SpectroscopySpectropolarimetryPolarimetryPolarisationHomochiralityInstrumentationDiffraction effects
Defense date
2026-04-02
Language
English
Supervisor(s)
Snellen, I.A.G.; Keller, C.U.
Advisor(s)
Snik, F.
Committee member(s)
Exter, M.P. van; Vidotto, A.; Marel, N. van der; Sparks, W.; Demory, B.O.
Qualification
Ph.D.
Degree granting institution
Leiden Observatory, Faculty of Science, Leiden University, Leiden
hdl
1887/4300414
doi
10.60602/1887-4300414
ISBN(s)
9789464965100