ASTRONOMICAL INSTRUMENTATION FOR GROUND- AND SPACE-BASED TELESCOPES 2010-2015

我们建议继续执行我们成功的滚动方案，研究和开发地面和空间望远镜的天文仪器。在2010 - 2015年期间，我们建议进行实验，将自适应光学校正的适用性扩展到可见光波长，并继续我们成功的使用SLODAR进行大气特征描述的方案。我们还将继续与ESO的联合项目，为未来的自适应光学系统开发下一代实时控制系统。我们将继续利用内部制造能力生产高精度微光学器件，专注于闭环校正系统和轻质光学陶瓷材料的精密研磨，并将探索光子技术的应用，以提高未来天文仪器的多功能性和效率。

We propose a continuation of our successful rolling programme of research and development in astronomical instrumentation for ground- and space-based telescopes. Over the period 2010-2015 we propose to conduct experiments which will extend the applicability of adaptive optics correction down to visible wavelengths, and continue our successful programme of atmospheric characterisation using SLODAR. We will also continue our joint programme with ESO to develop a next generation real-time control system for future adaptive optics systems. We will continue to exploit our in-house manufacturing capability for high precision micro-optics with a focus on closed-loop correction systems and precision grinding of ceramic materials for lightweight optics, and will explore the application of photonics technologies to improving the versatility and efficiency of future astronomical instruments.