Organizational unit: OPTICS DEPARTMENT

Email
secins [at] iac.es
Headquarter
Headquarters
Description
The Optics Department handles the design and development of optical systems for telescopes and astronomical instrumentation in both the visible and infrared wavelength ranges. It specializes in the specification, design, assembly, integration, and verification of optical systems, including the design and characterization of systems based on fibre optics. The Department has its own specialized equipment and manages the Optics, Fibre Optics, and Optical Surfacing Laboratories.
  • Technical facility
    Alignment telescope and accessories
    High precision telescope used for the alignment of optical systems.
  • Technical facility
    ATOS 5
    El escáner 3D ATOS 5 es un digitador óptico de alta resolución que proporciona rápidamente datos de medición tridimensionales precisos. Este sistema ofrece...
  • Technical facility
    Automatic positioners
    Dentro del laboratorio de óptica existen diferentes posicionadores que pueden ser controlados remotamente. Se puieden dividir en tres grandes grupos: Rotadores...
  • Technical facility
    Bidimensional detectors
    Two-dimensional detectors for taking visible and infrared images
  • Capability
    Design and development of optical laser communication systems
    Since its initial participation in the Optical Ground Station project for the European Space Agency, the IAC is a reference in the study and characterization of...
  • Capability
    Design, development and verification of optical systems
    The IAC Technology Division has the capacity for developing complete optical elements and systems from the design stages to manufacturing follow-up, integration...
  • Capability
    Design, manufacture and verification of optical fibres
    Within its capability to develop optical instrumentation, the IAC has a deep knowledge and experience in the design, manufacture and verification of optical...
  • Technical facility
    Differential interferometer
    Device dedicated to the precise measurement of displacements between two flat mirrors.
  • Technical facility
    Evaporator with built-in electron gun
    Evaporator machine for the manufacture of optical coatings