Large sSynoptic Survey Telescope Galaxies Science Roadmap
(2017)
Authors:
BE Robertson, M Banerji, MC Cooper, Roger Davies, SP Driver, Ferguson, HC Ferguson, E Gawiser, S Kaviraj, JH Knapen, Chris Lintott, J Lotz, JA Newman, DJ Norman, N Padilla, SJ Schmidt, GP Smith, JA Tyson, Aprajita Verma, I Zehavi, L Armus, C Avestruz, LF Barrientos, Rebecca AA Bowler, MN Bremer, CJ Conselice, J Davies, R Demarco, ME Dickinson, G Galaz, A Grazian, BW Holwerda, Matthew Jarvis, V Kasliwal, I Lacerna, J Loveday, P Marshall, E Merlin, NR Napolitano, TH Puzia, A Robotham, S Salim, M Sereno, GF Snyder, JP Stott, PB Tissera, N Werner, P Yoachim, KD Borne
Abstract:
The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) will enable revolutionary studies of galaxies, dark matter, and black holes over cosmic time. The LSST Galaxies Science Collaboration has identified a host of preparatory research tasks required to leverage fully the LSST dataset for extragalactic science beyond the study of dark energy. This Galaxies Science Roadmap provides a brief introduction to critical extragalactic science to be conducted ahead of LSST operations, and a detailed list of preparatory science tasks including the motivation, activities, and deliverables associated with each. The Galaxies Science Roadmap will serve as a guiding document for researchers interested in conducting extragalactic science in anticipation of the forthcoming LSST era.
