KMOS Extension
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Oxford
Department Name: Oxford Physics
Abstract
This proposal covers the final phase of Oxford work on the three KMOS spectrographs through final integration at the UKATC and readiness for acceptance testing.
Planned Impact
Due to the unique nature of the KMOS instrument, the impact of this research on the study of galaxy evolution and the star formation history of the Universe will be considerable. These results will be based on the work of the KMOS consortium and other ESO users and will be published in scientific journals and conference proceedings. Oxford's existing outreach activities with local events and schools visits will naturally provide a vehicle for dissemination of the findings, and the technology behind the instrument to a wider public audience.
Organisations
Publications
Sharples R
(2006)
Design of the KMOS multi-object integral-field spectrograph
Tecza M
(2006)
Opto-mechanical design of the KMOS spectrograph module
Kimura M
(2010)
Fibre Multi-Object Spectrograph (FMOS) for the Subaru Telescope
in Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan
Rees P
(2010)
First end-end performance testing and results for KMOS
Alatalo K
(2013)
NGC 1266 AS A LOCAL CANDIDATE FOR RAPID CESSATION OF STAR FORMATION
in The Astrophysical Journal
Martig M
(2013)
The ATLAS3D project - XXII. Low-efficiency star formation in early-type galaxies: hydrodynamic models and observations
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Scott N
(2013)
The ATLAS3D project - XXI. Correlations between gradients of local escape velocity and stellar populations in early-type galaxies
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Description | KMOS spectrographs delivered and working on the ESO VLT. |
Exploitation Route | The KMOS instrument is available for use by astronomers across Europe. |
Sectors | Education |