Abstract
I will briefly introduce the fundamental limitations of modern mid-IR facilities, both from ground and in space, and highlight their unique discovery spaces. I will generally discuss the unique challenges that ELTs impose on mid-IR instruments, from adaptive optics and high-contrast imaging to the complex thermal infrared background and and alternatives to classical chopping/nodding techniques. I will use the specific examples of the planned ELT instruments METIS (ELT) and MICHI (TMT) to illustrate how these challenges impact their conceptual design and capabilities.
Original language | English |
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Number of pages | 34 |
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Publication status | Published - 2020 |
Event | Ground-based thermal infrared astronomy – past, present and future - On-line Duration: 12 Oct 2020 → 16 Oct 2020 https://www.eso.org/sci/meetings/2020/IR2020.html |
Conference
Conference | Ground-based thermal infrared astronomy – past, present and future |
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Abbreviated title | IR2020 |
Period | 12/10/20 → 16/10/20 |
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Keywords
- Zenodo community IR2020