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29 June 2006 FIFI LS: the far-infrared integral field spectrometer for SOFIA
R. Klein, A. Poglitsch, W. Raab, N. Geis, M. Hamidouche, L. W. Looney, R. Hönle, M. Schweitzer, W. Viehhauser, R. Genzel, E. E. Haller, Th. Henning
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FIFI LS is a far-infrared integral field spectrometer for the SOFIA airborne observatory. The instrument is designed to maximize the observing efficiency by simultaneous and nearly independent imaging of the field-of-view in two medium spectral resolution bands. We present a summary of the FIFI LS design and the current status of instrument development. Its unique features as the large far-infrared photoconductor detectors, its integral field concept, and control system will be highlighted. Special attention will be given to the Extended Observing Opportunity Program, which will allow general access to FIFI LS on SOFIA.
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R. Klein, A. Poglitsch, W. Raab, N. Geis, M. Hamidouche, L. W. Looney, R. Hönle, M. Schweitzer, W. Viehhauser, R. Genzel, E. E. Haller, and Th. Henning "FIFI LS: the far-infrared integral field spectrometer for SOFIA", Proc. SPIE 6269, Ground-based and Airborne Instrumentation for Astronomy, 62691F (29 June 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.671505
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Sensors

Spectroscopy

Telescopes

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Cryogenics

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