Pioneering high contrast science instruments for planet characterization on giant segmented mirror telescopes

N. Jovanovic*, O. Guyon, J. Lozi, M. Tamura, B. Norris, P. Tuthill, E. Huby, G. Perrin, S. Lacour, F. Marchis, G. Duchene, L. Gauchet, M. Ireland, T. Feger, A. Rains, J. Bento, C. Schwab, D. Coutts, N. Cvetojevic, S. GrossA. Arriola, T. Lagadec, S. Goebel, D. Hall, S. Jacobson, B. Mazin, A. Walter, J. Massie, T. Groff, J. Chilcote, J. Kasdin, T. Brandt, C. Loomis, M. Galvin, T. Kotani, H. Kawahara, F. Martinache, P. Pathak, J. Males

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    Abstract

    A suite of science instruments is critical to any high contrast imaging facility, as it defines the science capabilities and observing modes available. SCExAO uses a modular approach which allows for state-of-the-art visitor modules to be tested within an observatory environment on an 8-m class telescope. This allows for rapid prototyping of new and innovative imaging techniques that otherwise take much longer in traditional instrument design. With the aim of maturing science modules for an advanced high contrast imager on an giant segmented mirror telescopes (GSMTs) that will be capable of imaging terrestrial planets, we offer an overview and status update on the various science modules currently under test within the SCExAO instrument.

    Conference

    Conference5th Adaptive Optics for Extremely Large Telescopes, AO4ELT 2017
    Abbreviated titleAO4ELT5
    Country/TerritorySpain
    CityTenerife, Canary Islands
    Period25/06/1730/06/17
    OtherThe fifth Adaptive Optics for Extremely Large Telescopes (AO4ELT5) meeting will be taking place in June 2017 at the Hotel Botánico in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife. One of the major challenges that face the future extremely large aperture telescopes (ELT's) is adaptive optics, and the goal of the meeting is to gather specialists to review and discuss the latest developments on this field. The topics of the conference include ELT’s current design in terms of AO systems, related instruments and science goals, and also pathfinder projects planned or implemented on existing telescopes, including solar telescopes, which provide relevant results for the next ELT’s design phase. Special attention will be given to new developments in several areas, such as mirrors, laser technologies, wavefront sensing and control, and new post-processing tools required to increase the image quality and increase the scientific return of the instruments.
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