Technology

Optic

The IAC has the infrastructures and the scientific and technical equipment necessary to carry out its technological support activities, both for the own projects of astrophysical instrumentation, as well as for external collaborations in R&D

  • View of the interferometer on a optical table in the laboratory. Optoelectronic device with in front of a large prism and a lens with a computer monitor with graphics on the back
    Interferometer
    Optical quality measurement interferometer
  • General view of the spectroradiometer in the laboratory
    Spectroradiometer
    Modular equipment for the measurement of the spectral response of components and optical systems.
  • View of the spectrophotometer in the laboratory. Medium sized device placed on a table with a trap door to place the samples to be measured and a computer and monitor for its control
    Spectrophotometer
    Device dedicated to the measurement of the transmission or reflection of materials as a function of wavelength
  • View of the alignment telescope in the laboratory. Small cylindrical telescope on an adjustable metal base
    Alignment telescope and accessories
    High precision telescope used for the alignment of optical systems.
  • View of the Differential interferometer in the laboratory. Small optical and electronic devices aligned on a laboratory table
    Differential interferometer
    Device dedicated to the precise measurement of displacements between two flat mirrors.
  • View of a SBIG camera on a table at the laboratory. Cubic shaped device with connectors.
    Bidimensional detectors
    Two-dimensional detectors for taking visible and infrared images