Smart Focal Plane Technologies for VLT Instruments
Colin Cunningham, Chris Evans (UKATC)
TL;DR
This paper discusses innovative focal plane technologies developed for future large telescopes, highlighting their potential application in VLT instruments to enhance capabilities and scientific output.
Contribution
It introduces novel focal plane technologies designed for ELT instruments and explores their potential integration into existing VLT systems.
Findings
Development of new focal plane technologies for ELTs
Potential for these technologies to improve VLT instrument performance
Enhanced scientific capabilities for VLT through technology adoption
Abstract
As we move towards the era of ELTs, it is timely to think about the future role of the 8-m class telescopes. Under the OPTICON programme, novel technologies have been developed that are intended for use in multi-object and integral-field spectrographs. To date, these have been targeted at instrument concepts for the European ELT, but there are also significant possibilities for their inclusion in new VLT instruments, ensuring the continued success and productivity of these unique telescopes.
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