Advances in optical engineering for future telescopes

Significant optical engineering advances at the University of Arizona are being made for design, fabrication, and construction of next generation astronomical telescopes. This summary review paper focuses on the technological advances in three key areas. First is the optical fabrication technique us...

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Autores principales:	Daewook Kim, Heejoo Choi, Trenton Brendel, Henry Quach, Marcos Esparza, Hyukmo Kang, Yi-Ting Feng, Jaren N. Ashcraft, Xiaolong Ke, Tianyi Wang, Ewan S. Douglas
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Publicado:	Institue of Optics and Electronics, Chinese Academy of Sciences 2021
Materias:	computer controlled optical surfacing; ccos multiplexing dwell time optimization optical metrology telescope alignment large binocular telescope mobius pupil segmentation oasis nautilus hyperion cdeep vector vortex coronagraph Optics. Light QC350-467
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:61cf48bae1d54108b48774cc41dcdbe02021-11-17T07:52:56ZAdvances in optical engineering for future telescopes2096-457910.29026/oea.2021.210040https://doaj.org/article/61cf48bae1d54108b48774cc41dcdbe02021-06-01T00:00:00Zhttp://www.oejournal.org/article/doi/10.29026/oea.2021.210040https://doaj.org/toc/2096-4579Significant optical engineering advances at the University of Arizona are being made for design, fabrication, and construction of next generation astronomical telescopes. This summary review paper focuses on the technological advances in three key areas. First is the optical fabrication technique used for constructing next-generation telescope mirrors. Advances in ground-based telescope control and instrumentation comprise the second area of development. This includes active alignment of the laser truss-based Large Binocular Telescope (LBT) prime focus camera, the new MOBIUS modular cross-dispersion spectroscopy unit used at the prime focal plane of the LBT, and topological pupil segment optimization. Lastly, future space telescope concepts and enabling technologies are discussed. Among these, the Nautilus space observatory requires challenging alignment of segmented multi-order diffractive elements. The OASIS terahertz space telescope presents unique challenges for characterizing the inflatable primary mirror, and the Hyperion space telescope pushes the limits of high spectral resolution, far-UV spectroscopy. The Coronagraphic Debris and Exoplanet Exploring Pioneer (CDEEP) is a Small Satellite (SmallSat) mission concept for high-contrast imaging of circumstellar disks and exoplanets using vector vortex coronagraph. These advances in optical engineering technologies will help mankind to probe, explore, and understand the scientific beauty of our universe.Daewook KimHeejoo ChoiTrenton BrendelHenry QuachMarcos EsparzaHyukmo KangYi-Ting FengJaren N. AshcraftXiaolong KeTianyi WangEwan S. DouglasInstitue of Optics and Electronics, Chinese Academy of Sciencesarticlecomputer controlled optical surfacing; ccos multiplexingdwell time optimizationoptical metrologytelescope alignmentlarge binocular telescopemobiuspupil segmentationoasisnautilushyperioncdeepvector vortex coronagraphOptics. LightQC350-467ENOpto-Electronic Advances, Vol 4, Iss 6, Pp 1-24 (2021)
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topic	computer controlled optical surfacing; ccos multiplexing dwell time optimization optical metrology telescope alignment large binocular telescope mobius pupil segmentation oasis nautilus hyperion cdeep vector vortex coronagraph Optics. Light QC350-467
spellingShingle	computer controlled optical surfacing; ccos multiplexing dwell time optimization optical metrology telescope alignment large binocular telescope mobius pupil segmentation oasis nautilus hyperion cdeep vector vortex coronagraph Optics. Light QC350-467 Daewook Kim Heejoo Choi Trenton Brendel Henry Quach Marcos Esparza Hyukmo Kang Yi-Ting Feng Jaren N. Ashcraft Xiaolong Ke Tianyi Wang Ewan S. Douglas Advances in optical engineering for future telescopes
description	Significant optical engineering advances at the University of Arizona are being made for design, fabrication, and construction of next generation astronomical telescopes. This summary review paper focuses on the technological advances in three key areas. First is the optical fabrication technique used for constructing next-generation telescope mirrors. Advances in ground-based telescope control and instrumentation comprise the second area of development. This includes active alignment of the laser truss-based Large Binocular Telescope (LBT) prime focus camera, the new MOBIUS modular cross-dispersion spectroscopy unit used at the prime focal plane of the LBT, and topological pupil segment optimization. Lastly, future space telescope concepts and enabling technologies are discussed. Among these, the Nautilus space observatory requires challenging alignment of segmented multi-order diffractive elements. The OASIS terahertz space telescope presents unique challenges for characterizing the inflatable primary mirror, and the Hyperion space telescope pushes the limits of high spectral resolution, far-UV spectroscopy. The Coronagraphic Debris and Exoplanet Exploring Pioneer (CDEEP) is a Small Satellite (SmallSat) mission concept for high-contrast imaging of circumstellar disks and exoplanets using vector vortex coronagraph. These advances in optical engineering technologies will help mankind to probe, explore, and understand the scientific beauty of our universe.
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author	Daewook Kim Heejoo Choi Trenton Brendel Henry Quach Marcos Esparza Hyukmo Kang Yi-Ting Feng Jaren N. Ashcraft Xiaolong Ke Tianyi Wang Ewan S. Douglas
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title	Advances in optical engineering for future telescopes
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publisher	Institue of Optics and Electronics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
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