Development of Integral Field Unit Components for METIS Instrument on the European Extremely Large Telescope
UK Research & Innovation · Awarded contract
AwardedDevelopment of Integral Field Unit Components for METIS Instrument on the European Extremely Large Telescope
Awarded 19 Apr 2022
Awarded19 Apr 2022
Value£495,112.92
SupplierUniversity of Durham
AgencyUK Research & Innovation
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 2y 7mo ago2y term
Awarded 19 Apr 2022Expired 18 Apr 2024
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UK Research & Innovation awarded a contract to the University of Durham for the development of integral field unit (IFU) components for the METIS imager and spectrometer, which operates at wavelengths of 2.7 to 14 microns on the European Extremely Large Telescope (ELT).
The IFU is an all-reflective image slicing unit with 28 slices, and the optical components are to be manufactured using single point diamond machining to generate multiple mirror facets on monolithic components.
The contract value is £495,112.92.
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