Spectropolarimeter on a 2--4 m class telescope and proposed science cases

TL;DR

This paper proposes a spectropolarimeter for 2-4 meter telescopes covering 3200-7000 Å, aiming to enable unique galactic and extragalactic science cases with detailed technical and analysis plans.

Contribution

It introduces a novel spectropolarimeter design for mid-sized telescopes and discusses its scientific applications and technical requirements.

Findings

Instrument design specifications outlined.

Science cases for galactic and extragalactic research identified.

Technical analysis plan provided.

Abstract

We propose a spectropolarimeter a covering wavelength range of 3200--7000 {\AA} [3200{\AA} chosen as lower limit to go to the atmospheric cut-off. It's ``needed" for some Serkowski curves and would make the instrument even more unique] for a 2-4~m class telescope. In this article, we discuss the science cases which will be covered with this proposed instrument. The technical requirements and analysis plan for each science case is also discussed. This spectropolarimeter targeting exciting galactic and extra-galactic research, will be unique instrument on a 2-4~m facilities.