2014 Caltech Ground-layer Adaptive Optics Workshop
The science motivation and technological solutions for ground-layer adaptive optics (GLAO) are maturing rapidly. Improved seeing over moderate field of view (arc minutes) holds the potential to reinvigorate existing, substantial investments in 5-10 meter telescope instrumentation.
This informal mini-workshop will explore the motivation and potential implementations of GLAO. Discussions will be free-form and new ideas and interchange are welcome.
Date and Time |
Session 1 |
Sunday 14 Sept 2014 2p-5p |
Overview and Science |
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Session 2 |
Monday 15 Sept 2014 9a-4p |
Implementation and Strategy |
Location: |
Hameetman Auditorium |
Cahill Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Caltech |
Dial-in: |
866-675-1191 |
x8203140 |
Polycom IP: |
131.215.193.38 |
(by request only - expecting Wizinowich and Lacy on Polycom) |
Workshop Goals
- Scientifically motivate an assessment of GLAO opportunities
- Review the technical maturity and competitive landscape for GLAO-augmented science in the coming decade
- Review the best turbulence measurement statistics for Mauna Kea
- Review detailed performance modeling to assess the scientific potential of GLAO on 2.2 - 30m telescopes
- Assess the technical maturity and demonstrated performance of adaptive secondary mirrors
- Bring together parties interested in the future of GLAO on Mauna Kea
Participation (modify TWiki as appropriate)
Organizing Committee: C. Baranec (UH-Manoa), R. Dekany (COO), C. Martin (UCSB), Y. Hayano (NAOJ) |
Confirmed Participants: J. Cohen (CIT), A. Conrad (LBT), B. Ellerbroek (TMT), A. Ghez (UCLA), I. Iwata (Subaru), R. Jensen-Clem (CIT), E. Kirby (CIT), S. Kulkarni (CIT), J. Lu (UH), C. Max (UCSC), D. McKenna (COO), G. Rahmer (LBT), R. Rampy (WMKO), R. Riddle (COO) |
Confirmed Remote: M. Lacy (NRAO) (TBC), P. Wizinowich (WMKO) |
Invited: O. Lai (Subaru/Gemini), M. Liu (UH), T. Treu (UCSC), R. Ellis (CIT), M. Fitzgerald (UCLA), M. Morris, L. Hillenbrand (CIT), C. Beichman (CIT), J. Graham (UCB), B. Macintosh (Stanford), A. Kinney (NASA), C. Martin (CIT), M. Geha (Yale), G. Hasinger (UH), Caltech faculty, students, and staff |
Cannot attend: A. Bouchez (GMT), D. Gavel (UCSC) |
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Follow-on Action Items
- Dekany to draft white paper for presentation at Keck Strategy Meeting in Oxnard (due Sept 17)
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