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Description
The reflectometer is dedicated to monitoring the quality of high-grade optical coatings. It is a portable optical calibrator that allows its use in the laboratory and also in the telescope. The device measures specular reflection and scattering with high repeatability using seven wavelengths ranging from UV to the near IR.
Related Technical facility
Optics Laboratory
The Optics Laboratory is specialized in the realization of all type of optical measurements, alignment and integration of instruments, prototype tests and characterization of components and optical systems in general.
José Luís
Rasilla Piñeiro
Roberto
López López
Optical Coating Laboratory
The Optical Coating Laboratory is used for depositing thin films onto optical surfaces
José Luís
Rasilla Piñeiro
Roberto
López López
Aluminizing chamber
The aluminizing plant is used to replace the aluminum layer of the mirrors.
Related 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 and final verification.