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Title: Visible Imaging Fourier Transform Spectrometer: Design and Calibration

Conference ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1117/12.461512· OSTI ID:15002522

We present details of the design, operation and calibration of an astronomical visible-band imaging Fourier transform spectrometer (IFTS). This type of instrument produces a spectrum for every pixel in the field of view where the spectral resolution is flexible. The instrument is a dual-input/dual-output Michelson interferometer coupled to the 3.5 meter telescope at the Apache Point Observatory. Imaging performance and interferograms and spectra from calibration sources and standard stars are discussed.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
15002522
Report Number(s):
UCRL-JC-150957; TRN: US0401913
Resource Relation:
Journal Volume: 4841; Conference: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes and Instrumentation, Waikoloa, HI (US), 08/22/2002--08/28/2002; Other Information: PBD: 19 Sep 2002
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English