Signal in the Noise: The Ringberg Workshop on JWST Exoplanet Observations

Signal in the Noise is a workshop focused on overcoming the instrumental and astrophysical challenges we face in characterising transiting exoplanet atmospheres. JWST has transformed our study of exoplanets with its unprecedented precision in previously inaccessible wavelength ranges. Yet, as we extend our efforts to observe smaller and more complex signals, we increasingly encounter noise sources—both instrumental and astrophysical—that challenge our ability to discern atmospheric signatures. This workshop aims to address these challenges by bringing together ~50 experts on JWST data analysis and stellar activity to share insights and approaches and to collaborate on the analysis of real JWST datasets over a weeklong workshop.