Vaneheim: a dual-field calibration unit for the integration & testing of the BIFROST instrument

D. Lancaster*, S. Chhabra, J. Paul, S. Kraus, A. Taras, M. Ireland

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Abstract

BIFROST is one of the upcoming visitor instruments within the ASGARD array. BIFROST will be deployed at the Very Large Telescope Interferometer (”VLTI”) and is currently under development at University of Exeter. We present the instrumentation design and implementation of a dual-field light source for the calibration and design of the BIFROST instrument within Exeter”Vanaheim”. The system consists of a beam expander and splitter with associated optics to create an on- and off-axis beam simultaneously. An approach to calibrate the angle of the off-axis beam using an open loop controller is discussed. This report will discuss the OpticStudioZemax design and the initial implementation of the system at Exeter.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOptical and Infrared Interferometry and Imaging IX
EditorsJens Kammerer, Stephanie Sallum, Joel Sanchez-Bermudez
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510675131
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
EventOptical and Infrared Interferometry and Imaging IX 2024 - Yokohama, Japan
Duration: 17 Jun 202422 Jun 2024

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume13095
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceOptical and Infrared Interferometry and Imaging IX 2024
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityYokohama
Period17/06/2422/06/24

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