Design of a performance verification unit for the MAORY system

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Abstract

The ESO ELT is expected to come into operation in 2025 and it will be the largest optical telescope in the world. Its performance relies heavily on Adaptive Optics (AO) systems including the integrated adaptive M4 mirror in the ELT and post focus MAORY system featuring an additional two adaptive mirrors. A performance verification unit (aka 'Test Unit' (TU) is conceived to test the MAORY functionality prior its installation on the telescope. The TU requirements and the solution to emulate natural and laser guide stars, atmospheric turbulence and partial correction by the telescope M4 are described.

Original languageEnglish (Ireland)
Title of host publicationAdaptive Optics Systems VII
EditorsLaura Schreiber, Dirk Schmidt, Elise Vernet
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510636835
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2020
EventAdaptive Optics Systems VII 2020 - Virtual, Online, United States
Duration: 14 Dec 202022 Dec 2020

Publication series

Name0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceAdaptive Optics Systems VII 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityVirtual, Online
Period14/12/2022/12/20

Keywords

  • Adaptive Optics
  • Multi-Conjugate
  • Verification

Authors (Note for portal: view the doc link for the full list of authors)

  • Authors
  • D. Malone, A. Goncharov, N. Devaney, L. Busoni, P. Ciliegi

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