DocumentCode
1962195
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
Aug. 12 2007-July 16 2007
Firstpage
87
Lastpage
88
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; astronomical spectra; cryogenics; micromirrors; optical design techniques; spectroscopy; astronomical instrumentation; cryogenic compatibility; large array actuation; micromirror arrays; multiobject spectroscopy; Cryogenics; Micromechanical devices; Micromirrors; Mirrors; Phased arrays; Spectroscopy; Switches; Telescopes; Tiles; Voltage;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Optical MEMS and Nanophotonics, 2007 IEEE/LEOS International Conference on
Conference_Location
Hualien
Print_ISBN
978-1-4244-0641-8
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/OMEMS.2007.4373853
Filename
4373853
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