Opening the Infrared Treasure Chest with JWST - The 2023 Bunyan Lecture

Explore the groundbreaking discoveries of the James Webb Space Telescope in this captivating lecture by Nobel Laureate John Mather, Senior Project Scientist for JWST. Delve into the telescope's remarkable capabilities, from its 6.5m golden eye to its advanced cameras and spectrometers covering 0.6 to 28 μm wavelengths. Learn about the hunt for the universe's first objects post-Big Bang, primordial black holes, and the growth of galaxies. Discover how JWST is revolutionizing our understanding of star and planetary system formation, exoplanet observation, and our own Solar System. Gain insights into the telescope's construction and the collaborative efforts of NASA, ESA, and CSA. Dr. Mather, a key figure in cosmic microwave background research and COBE mission, shares his expertise in this illuminating presentation on the forefront of infrared astronomy.