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Special Session SS30
4 April 2018
Towards the next generation of Integral Field Spectrographs: ideas, designs and developments
We propose a special session on the development of Integral Field Spectrographs (IFS), one of the most innovative and exciting areas of contemporary astronomical instrumentation. This technique has led to tremendous breakthroughs in recent years (e.g. the MUSE instrument on the VLT), and work is underway on advanced designs for the next generation of IFS instruments (e.g. ELT, EST).
We plan for invited science talks to help set the scene, and more technical presentations on IFS systems for facilities now under development. We will solicit contributions on, e.g., novel ideas, designs, developments, and results from characterisation and commissioning of IFS facilities. We will also welcome contributed talks on `lessons learned' from science users. We will discuss the latest designs and technologies associated to Image Slicers, optical fibres, photonic lanterns, combinations of IFU alternatives, ultra-compact solutions and new materials. We will preferentially give opportunities to early-stage researchers and engineers to present their work. We will also welcome members of industry for presentations on their technical and manufacturing capabilities as a key element in the development of future instrumentation. Programme
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Scientific organisers Contact Updated on Wed Nov 15 16:54:42 CET 2017
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