F.C. Gillett and C.M. Mountain Gemini 8m Telescopes Project, 950 N. Cherry Ave., Tucson AZ 85719
Abstract.
The following capabilities have been identified as high priority for future Gemini instrumentation.
A Natural Guide Star/Laser Beacon Adaptive Optics (AO) system at Cerro Pachon, and laser beacon capability for the Mauna Kea AO system
A Near IR Coronagraph/Imager for Cerro Pachon
1 - 2.5µm Multi-object spectroscopic capability, including IFU and multi-slit capability for use with AO corrected images, and wide field multi-object capability over at least 5 arcmin field of view.
Polarization modulators for Optical and IR wavelengths at both Mauna Kea and Cerro Pachon
A High Stability Lab Optical Spectrometer for Cerro Pachon, with resolutions around 120K and >300K.
Appears in Proc. SPIE 3354, "Infrared Astronomical Instrumentation".