The MICADO first light imager for the ELT: overview, operation, simulation
Richard Davies, Jo\~ao Alves, Yann Cl\'enet, Florian Lang-Bardl,, Harald Nicklas, J\"org-Uwe Pott, Roberto Ragazzoni, Eline Tolstoy, Paola, Amico, Heiko Anwand-Heerwart, Santiago Barboza, Lothar Barl, Pierre Baudoz,, Ralf Bender, Naidu Bezawada, Peter Bizenberger
TL;DR
MICADO is a near-infrared imager designed for the ELT, enabling high-resolution imaging and spectroscopy at first light, with its design driven by specific scientific requirements and validated through simulations.
Contribution
This paper provides an overview of MICADO's design, operation, and expected performance based on simulations, highlighting its capabilities for diffraction-limited observations.
Findings
MICADO will enable diffraction-limited near-infrared imaging at the ELT.
Simulations demonstrate MICADO's potential for high-contrast imaging and precise astrometry.
The instrument's design is tailored to meet specific science case requirements.
Abstract
MICADO will enable the ELT to perform diffraction limited near-infrared observations at first light. The instrument's capabilities focus on imaging (including astrometric and high contrast) as well as single object spectroscopy. This contribution looks at how requirements from the observing modes have driven the instrument design and functionality. Using examples from specific science cases, and making use of the data simulation tool, an outline is presented of what we can expect the instrument to achieve.
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TopicsAstronomy and Astrophysical Research · Adaptive optics and wavefront sensing · Calibration and Measurement Techniques