@inproceedings{71df0b9c60b74935918ef327395607d0,
title = "The Gemini South MCAO laser guide star facility: Getting ready for first light",
abstract = "The Gemini Observatory is in the final integration and test phase for its Multi-Conjugate Adaptive Optics (MCAO) project at the Gemini South 8-meter telescope atop Cerro Pach{\'o}n, Chile. This paper presents an overview and status of the laser-side of the MCAO project in general and its Beam Transfer Optics (BTO), Laser Launch Telescope (LLT) and Safety Systems in particular. We review the commonalities and differences between the Gemini North Laser Guide Star (LGS) facility producing one LGS with a 10W-class laser, and its southern sibling producing five LGS with a 50W-class laser. We also highlight the modifications brought to the initial Gemini South LGS facility design based on lessons learned over 3 years of LGS operations in Hawaii. Finally, current integration and test results of the BTO and on-sky LLT performance are presented. Laser first light is expected in early 2009.",
keywords = "Laser guide star adaptive optics (LGS AO), Multi-conjugate adaptive optics (MCAO)",
author = "C{\'e}line D'Orgeville and Felipe Daruich and Gustavo Arriagada and Matthieu Bec and Maxime Boccas and Stacy Bombino and Chris Carter and Chas Cavedoni and Fabian Collao and Paul Collins and Eric James and Stan Karewicz and Manuel Lazo and Diego Maltes and Ron Mouser and Gabriel Perez and Fran{\c c}ois Rigaut and Roberto Rojas and Mike Sheehan and Gelys Trancho and Vicente Vergara and Tomislav Vucina",
year = "2008",
doi = "10.1117/12.788970",
language = "English",
isbn = "9780819472250",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
booktitle = "Adaptive Optics Systems",
note = "Adaptive Optics Systems ; Conference date: 23-06-2008 Through 26-06-2008",
}