Visible Imaging Fourier Transform Spectrometer: Design and Calibration
Publication information:
Edward H. Wishnow, Ronald E. Wurtz, Sebastien Blais-Ouellette, Kem H. Cook, Dennis J. Carr, Isabella T. Lewis, Frederic Grandmont, and Christopher W. Stubbs. 2003. “Visible Imaging Fourier Transform Spectrometer: Design and Calibration”. doi:10.1117/12.461512
Abstract
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.