1 January 1994 Infrared Space Observatory Long-Wavelength Spectrometer
Peter E. Clegg
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Abstract
Spectroscopy is an essential tool in the astronomer's kit, probing the microscopic physics of astronomical objects. The Long-Wavelength Spectrometer (LWS) is one of two complementary spectrometers in the European Space Agency's Infrared Space Observatory (ISO). I discuss briefly the scientific considerations that drove the design of the LWS and describe the instrument itself. I then discuss how the instrument works and outline its photometric performance.
Peter E. Clegg "Infrared Space Observatory Long-Wavelength Spectrometer," Optical Engineering 33(1), (1 January 1994). https://doi.org/10.1117/12.155387
Published: 1 January 1994
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KEYWORDS
Sensors

Spectroscopy

Infrared spectroscopy

Spectral resolution

Infrared Space Observatory

Mirrors

Fabry–Perot interferometers

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