Astronomical Image and Sensors Laboratory (LISA)

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Description

LISA (Laboratory of Imaging and Sensors for Astronomy) is part of the facilities at the IAC headquarters. LISA is framed in the Electronics Department and belongs to its Technology Division. LISA provides a calibrated environment with experienced staff and proven procedures for serving mainly to astrophysical community, but private companies too. Main activities are:

  • Characterize visible and infrared detectors and integrated cameras (from 0.4 up to 14 microns, in the SWIR, MWIR and LWIR ranges)
  • To design, integrate and develop data acquisition systems for astronomical detectors and cameras.
  • New detector developments (as MKIDs, analog/digital electronics or cryogenic solutions, for example)
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Related Technical facility
General view of the electronic design laboratory with several workbenches, electronic racks and cabinets for components and electronic parts
Electronic Design Laboratory
The laboratory has the necessary infrastructures for the development, integration and verification of electronic systems
Óscar Manuel
Tubio Araujo
Luis Fernando
Rodríguez Ramos
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Part of equipment used for the characterization of astronomical detectors. Metallic cylinder on a table coupled to a small chiller and to a vacuum pump
Detector characterization
The detectors, despite their widespread and simple use in many everyday applications, require a very precise knowledge for use in advanced scientific instrumentation.