Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) Fiber Positioner Production
The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) is under construction to measure the expansion history of the Universe using the Baryon Acoustic Oscillation technique. The spectra of 35 million galaxies and quasars over 14000 sq deg will be measured during the life of the experiment. A new prime focus corrector for the KPNO Mayall telescope will deliver light to 5000 fiber optic positioners. The fibers in turn feed ten broad-band spectrographs. We will describe the production and manufacturing processes developed for the 5000 fiber positioner robots mounted on the focal plane of the Mayall telescope.
WOS:000449771900164
2018-01-01
978-1-5106-1966-1
Bellingham
Proceedings of SPIE
10706
1070669
REVIEWED
Event name | Event place | Event date |
Austin, TX | Jun 10-15, 2018 | |