Detector requirements for NGST

摘要

This paper summarizes the findings of the NExt Genration Space Telescope (NGST) Detector Requirements Review Panel. This panel was comprised on NGST Integrated Science Instruemnt Module (ISIM) study representatives, detector specialisits, and members of the NGST project science team. It has produced a report that recommends detector performance levels, and has provided rationale for derving these levels from basic, anticipated NGS science goals and programs. Key parameters such as detector array format, quantum efficiency, and noise are discussed and prioritized.