Abstract
The Gemini Multi-Conjugate Adaptive Optics System (GeMS) began its on-sky commissioning in January 2011. The system provides high order wide-field corrections using a constellation of five Laser Guide Stars. In December 2011, commissioning culminated in images with a FWHM of 80±2mas at 1.65 microns (H band) over an 87 x 87 arcsecond field of view. The first images have already demonstrated the scientific potential of GeMS, and after more than a year of commissioning GeMS is finally close to completion and ready for science. This paper presents a general status of the GeMS project and summarizes the achievements made during more than a year of commissioning. The characterization of GeMS performance is presented in a companion paper: "GeMS on-sky results", Rigaut et al.1 Here we report on the sub-systems' performance, discuss current limitations and present proposed upgrades. The integration of GeMS into the observatory operational scheme is detailed. Finally, we present the plans for next year's operations with GeMS.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Adaptive Optics Systems III |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | Adaptive Optics Systems III - Amsterdam, Netherlands Duration: Jul 1 2012 → Jul 6 2012 |
Publication series
Name | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
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Volume | 8447 |
ISSN (Print) | 0277-786X |
Conference
Conference | Adaptive Optics Systems III |
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Country/Territory | Netherlands |
City | Amsterdam |
Period | 7/1/12 → 7/6/12 |
Keywords
- GeMS
- LGS
- MCAO
- Multi-conjugate adaptive optics laser guide star
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Computer Science Applications
- Applied Mathematics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering