System Design Of A 1-5 µm IR Camera For Astronomy

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Authors

Ian S. McLean · Royal Observatory

Tim C. Chuter · Royal Observatory

M. J. McCaughrean · Royal Observatory

John Rayner · Royal Observatory

Abstract

The design of a near infrared imaging system for a large ground-based telescope is described and discussed. Solid-state hybrid detector arrays are used. The performance modelling of such devices is considered and their potential for IR astronomy is discussed.

Topics & Keywords

Advanced Semiconductor Detectors and Materials Infrared Target Detection Methodologies Calibration and Measurement Techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

Publication Details

Published in: Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE

Volume 0627, pp. 430-430

DOI: 10.1117/12.968120

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