Robotic laser adaptive optics for rapid visible/near-infrared AO imaging and boosted-sensitivity low-resolution NIR integral field spectroscopy

TL;DR

This paper discusses the development of robotic laser adaptive optics systems for mid-sized telescopes to enable rapid, sensitive, and low-resolution near-infrared spectroscopy and imaging, crucial for follow-up of large astronomical surveys.

Contribution

It introduces a robotic laser adaptive optics system designed for mid-sized telescopes to enhance follow-up capabilities for survey discoveries.

Findings

Enables rapid near-infrared imaging and spectroscopy.

Improves sensitivity for faint object characterization.

Facilitates efficient follow-up of survey targets.

Abstract

Large area surveys will dominate the next decade of astronomy, and the main limitation to science will be the thorough followup and characterization of their extremely numerous discoveries. The deployment of robotic laser adaptive optics on mid-sized telescopes will be crucial for the sensitive and rapid characterization of these survey targets.