• DocumentCode
    2107635
  • Title

    Micromirrors for Multiobject Spectroscopy: Large Array Actuation and Cryogenic Compatibility

  • Author

    Waldis, S. ; Ayyalasomayajula, P. ; Noell, W. ; de Rooij, N.F. ; Zamkotsian, F.

  • Author_Institution
    Univ. of Neuchatel, Neuchatel
  • fYear
    2007
  • fDate
    21-25 Oct. 2007
  • Firstpage
    910
  • Lastpage
    911
  • Abstract
    Micromirror arrays are being developed dedicated for astronomical instrumentation. We report on the strategy to handle a large number of micromirrors needed for covering a 0.5 m times 0.5 m large active surface and on cryogenic characterization.
  • Keywords
    astronomical instruments; cryogenics; micromirrors; astronomical instrumentation; cryogenic compatibility; large array actuation; micromirrors; multiobject spectroscopy; Cryogenics; Micromechanical devices; Micromirrors; Mirrors; Rough surfaces; Spectroscopy; Surface roughness; Telescopes; Tiles; Voltage;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, 2007. LEOS 2007. The 20th Annual Meeting of the IEEE
  • Conference_Location
    Lake Buena Vista, FL
  • ISSN
    1092-8081
  • Print_ISBN
    978-1-4244-0925-9
  • Electronic_ISBN
    1092-8081
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/LEOS.2007.4382705
  • Filename
    4382705