Mark Downing
Engineer at European Southern Observatory
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Publications (53)

Proceedings Article | 13 December 2020 Poster
Mark Downing, Enrico Marchetti, Matteo Accardo, Paola Amico, Martin Brinkmann, Ralf Conzelmann, Diego Del Valle, Nicola Di Lieto, Max Engelhardt, Christoph Geimer, Josh Hopgood, Leander Mehrgan, Ignacio Molina, Eric Mueller, Jutta Quentin, Javier Reyes, Mathias Richerzhagen, Matthias Seidel, Joerg Stegmeier, Mirko Todorovic
Proceedings Volume 11448, 114483E (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2560931
KEYWORDS: Cameras, Sensors, Adaptive optics, Nanoimprint lithography, Telescopes, Quantum efficiency, Wavefront sensors, Imaging systems, Large telescopes, Deformable mirrors

Proceedings Article | 13 December 2020 Poster + Paper
Elizabeth George, Naidu Bezawada, Derek Ives, Leander Mehrgan, Matteo Accardo, Domingo Alvarez, Martin Brinkmann, Ralf Conzelmann, Claudio Cumani, Mark Downing, Max Engelhardt, Marcus Haug, Joshua Hopgood, Christoph Geimer, Olaf Iwert, Barbara Klein, Christopher Mandla, Eric Müller, Suzanne Ramsay, Javier Reyes, Mathias Richerzhagen, Benoît Serra, Matthias Seidel, Jörg Stegmeier, Mirko Todorovic
Proceedings Volume 11454, 114541Y (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2562289
KEYWORDS: Sensors, Systems engineering, Detector development, Control systems, Electronics, Algorithm development, Charge-coupled devices, Mid-IR, Performance modeling, Systems modeling

Proceedings Article | 10 July 2018 Presentation + Paper
A. Riccardi, S. Esposito, G. Agapito, V. Biliotti, R. Briguglio, L. Carbonaro, G. Di Rico, D. Ferruzzi, C. Giordano, P. Grani, T. Mazzoni, A. Puglisi, M. Xompero, M. Bonaglia, A. Baruffolo, M. Kasper, R. Dorn, D. Barr, M. Downing, J. Reyes, C. Soenke, M. Suárez Valles
Proceedings Volume 10703, 1070303 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2309869
KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Cameras, Telescopes, Interfaces, Optical design, Wavefront sensors, Real-time computing, Deformable mirrors, Laser guide stars, High angular resolution imaging

Proceedings Article | 10 July 2018 Presentation + Paper
Mark Downing, Paola Amico, Martin Brinkmann, Mark Casali, Ralf Conzelmann, Christoph Geimer, Enrico Marchetti, Ignacio Molina, Leander Mehrgan, Javier Reyes, Matthias Seidel, Joerg Stegmeier, Mirko Todorovic
Proceedings Volume 10703, 107031W (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2314489
KEYWORDS: Cameras, Sensors, Nanoimprint lithography, Adaptive optics, Telescopes, Quantum efficiency, Electromagnetic coupling, Imaging systems, Commercial off the shelf technology, CMOS sensors

Proceedings Article | 17 November 2017 Open Access Paper
Proceedings Volume 10563, 1056311 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2304270
KEYWORDS: Mercury cadmium telluride, Near infrared, Sensors, Avalanche photodetectors, Astronomical imaging, Nondestructive evaluation, Wavefront sensors, Adaptive optics, Readout integrated circuits, Astronomy

Proceedings Article | 1 August 2016 Paper
Mark Downing, Johann Kolb, Bart Dierickx, Arnaud Defernez, Philippe Feautrier, Martin Fryer, Jean-Luc Gach, Paul Jerram, Paul Jorden, Manfred Meyer, Andrew Pike, Javier Reyes, Eric Stadler, Nick Swift
Proceedings Volume 9915, 991512 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2231960
KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Imaging systems, Sensors, Laser guide stars, Quantum efficiency, Point spread functions, CMOS technology, Silicon, CMOS sensors, Antireflective coatings

Proceedings Article | 27 July 2016 Paper
Javier Reyes-Moreno, Mark Downing, Nicola Di Lieto
Proceedings Volume 9909, 990962 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2232317
KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Sensors, Cameras, Imaging systems, Field programmable gate arrays, Electronics, Adaptive optics, Sensors, Clocks, Binary data, Prototyping, Signal detection

Proceedings Article | 27 July 2016 Paper
Jérôme Paufique, Pierre-Yves Madec, Johann Kolb, Harald Kuntschner, Javier Argomedo, Mario Kiekebusch, Robert Donaldson, Robin Arsenault, Ralf Siebenmorgen, Christian Soenke, Sebastien Tordo, Ralf Conzelmann, Andreas Jost, Javier Reyes-Moreno, Mark Downing, Pascale Hibon, Jose Javier Valenzuela, Pierre Haguenauer
Proceedings Volume 9909, 99092H (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2232826
KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Imaging systems, Observatories, Stars, Sensors, Telescopes, Mirrors, Cameras, Real-time computing, Relays

Proceedings Article | 26 July 2016 Paper
Ronald Roelfsema, Andreas Bazzon, Hans Martin Schmid, Johan Pragt, Alain Govaert, Daniel Gisler, Carsten Dominik, Andrea Baruffolo, Jean-Luc Beuzit, Anne Costille, Kjetil Dohlen, Mark Downing, Eddy Elswijk, Menno de Haan, Norbert Hubin, Markus Kasper, Christoph Keller, Jean-Louis Lizon, David Mouillet, Alexey Pavlov, Pascal Puget, Bernardo Salasnich, Jean-Francois Sauvage, Francois Wildi
Proceedings Volume 9909, 990927 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2231883
KEYWORDS: Polarimetry, Optical spheres, Point spread functions, Speckle, Polarization, Coronagraphy, Planets, Speckle pattern, Switches, Denoising

Proceedings Article | 26 July 2016 Paper
Proceedings Volume 9909, 990914 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2232504
KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Detector development, Sensors, CMOS sensors, Cameras, Imaging systems, Quantum efficiency, CMOS sensors, Telescopes, Near infrared, Optical instrument design

Proceedings Article | 26 July 2016 Paper
Proceedings Volume 9909, 99090U (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2233319
KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Optical spheres, Exoplanets, Stars, Adaptive optics, Coronagraphy, Telescopes, Calibration, Near infrared, Image quality, Control systems

Proceedings Article | 26 July 2016 Paper
Proceedings Volume 9909, 99091B (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2234001
KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Wavefront sensors, Mirrors, Cameras, Neodymium, Signal to noise ratio, Telescopes, Sensors, Point spread functions, Relays

SPIE Journal Paper | 24 May 2016
JATIS, Vol. 2, Issue 02, 025003, (May 2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.JATIS.2.2.025003
KEYWORDS: Optical spheres, Adaptive optics, Actuators, Turbulence, Coronagraphy, Point spread functions, Calibration, Mirrors, Telescopes, Observatories

Proceedings Article | 14 November 2014 Paper
Proceedings Volume 9148, 914847 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2056352
KEYWORDS: Optical spheres, Turbulence, Sensors, Spatial filters, Stars, Adaptive optics, Coronagraphy, Point spread functions, Exoplanets, Spatial frequencies

Proceedings Article | 7 August 2014 Paper
Proceedings Volume 9148, 91481U (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2055423
KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Optical spheres, Coronagraphy, Actuators, Point spread functions, Telescopes, Exoplanets, Speckle, Control systems, Sensors

Proceedings Article | 23 July 2014 Paper
Proceedings Volume 9154, 915404 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2069449
KEYWORDS: Sensors, Adaptive optics, Infrared sensors, Detector development, Charge-coupled devices, Cameras, Spectrographs, Visible radiation, Infrared detectors, Telescopes

Proceedings Article | 23 July 2014 Paper
Mark Downing, Johann Kolb, Philippe Balard, Bart Dierickx, Arnaud Defernez, Philippe Feautrier, Gert Finger, Martin Fryer, Jean-Luc Gach, Christian Guillaume, Norbert Hubin, Paul Jerram, Paul Jorden, Manfred Meyer, Andrew Payne, Andrew Pike, Javier Reyes, Robert Simpson, Eric Stadler, Jeremy Stent, Nick Swift
Proceedings Volume 9154, 91540Q (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2055407
KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Sensors, Imaging systems, Laser guide stars, Semiconducting wafers, CMOS sensors, Interference (communication), Signal detection, CMOS technology, Manufacturing

Proceedings Article | 23 July 2014 Paper
Javier Reyes, Mark Downing, Jorge Romero
Proceedings Volume 9154, 91541M (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2054512
KEYWORDS: Sensors, Field programmable gate arrays, Cameras, Real-time computing, Adaptive optics, Clocks, Power supplies, Transceivers, Optical filters, Electronic filtering

Proceedings Article | 21 July 2014 Paper
Philippe Feautrier, Jean-Luc Gach, Sylvain Guieu, Mark Downing, Paul Jorden, Johan Rothman, Eric de Borniol, Philippe Balard, Eric Stadler, Christian Guillaume, David Boutolleau, Jérome Coussement, Johann Kolb, Norbert Hubin, Sophie Derelle, Clélia Robert, Julien Tanchon, Thierry Trollier, Alain Ravex, Gérard Zins, Pierre Kern, Thibaut Moulin, Sylvain Rochat, Alain Delpoulbé, Jean-Baptiste Lebouqun
Proceedings Volume 9148, 914818 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2055324
KEYWORDS: Sensors, Cameras, Adaptive optics, Imaging systems, Infrared radiation, Photodiodes, Infrared sensors, Astronomy, Detector development, Wavefront sensors

Proceedings Article | 21 July 2014 Paper
Robin Arsenault, Pierre-Yves Madec, Jérome Paufique, Paolo La Penna, Stefan Stroebele, Elise Vernet, Jean-Francois Pirard, Wolfgang Hackenberg, Harald Kuntschner, Johann Kolb, Nicolas Muller, Aurea Garcia-Rissmann, Miska Le Louarn, Paola Amico, Norbert Hubin, Jean-Louis Lizon, Rob Ridings, Pierre Haguenauer, Jose Abad, Gerhard Fischer, Volker Heinz, Mario Kiekebusch, Javier Argomedo, Ralf Conzelmann, Sebastien Tordo, Rob Donaldson, Christian Soenke, Philippe Duhoux, Enrico Fedrigo, Bernard Delabre, Andrea Jost, Michel Duchateau, Mark Downing, Javier Reyes Moreno, Antonio Manescau, Domenico Bonaccini Calia, Marco Quattri, Christophe Dupuy, Ivan Guidolin, Mauro Comin, Ronald Guzman, Bernard Buzzoni, Jutta Quentin, Steffan Lewis, Paul Jolley, Max Kraus, Thomas Pfrommer, Roberto Biasi, Daniele Gallieni, Remko Stuik, Wilhelm Kaenders, Bernhard Ernstberger, Axel Friedenauer
Proceedings Volume 9148, 914802 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2054859
KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Telescopes, Cameras, Laser guide stars, Wavefront sensors, Calibration, Turbulence, Actuators, Stars, Space telescopes

Proceedings Article | 8 July 2014 Paper
Proceedings Volume 9147, 91473W (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2056493
KEYWORDS: Polarization, Polarimetry, Coronagraphy, Optical spheres, Point spread functions, Planets, Imaging systems, Adaptive optics, Sensors, Charge-coupled devices

Proceedings Article | 26 September 2013 Paper
Jean-François Sauvage, Jean-Luc Beuzit, Ronald Roelfsema, Markus Feldt, Kjetil Dohlen, David Mouillet, Pascal Puget, Francois Wildi, Lyu Abe, Andrea Baruffolo, Pierre Baudoz, Andreas Bazzon, Anthony Boccaletti, Tristan Buey, Marcel Carbillet, Julien Charton, Riccardo Claudi, Anne Costille, Alain Delboulbé, Silvano Desidera, Carsten Dominik, Mark Downing, Christophe Fabron, Philippe Feautrier, Enrico Fedrigo, Thierry Fusco, Enrico Giro, Laurence Gluck, Raffaele Gratton, Thomas Henning, Norbert Hubin, Markus Kasper, Anne-Marie Lagrange, Maud Langlois, David Le Mignant, Jean-Louis Lizon, Fabrice Madec, Yves Magnard, Patrice Martinez, Dino Mesa, Ole Möller-Nilsson, Thibaut Moulin, Claire Moutou, Alexey Pavlov, Denis Perret, Cyril Petit, Johan Pragt, Patrick Rabou, Sylvain Rochat, Bernardo Salasnich, Gérard Rousset, Hans-Martin Schmid, Arnaud Sevin, Christian Soenke, Eric Stadler, Marcos Suarez, Massimo Turatto, Stéphane Udry, Arthur Vigan, Farrokh Vakili, Gérard Zins, Alice Zurlo
Proceedings Volume 8864, 88640B (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2025562
KEYWORDS: Optical spheres, Coronagraphy, Turbulence, Exoplanets, Stars, Planets, Iterated function systems, Adaptive optics, Visible radiation, Polarimetry

Proceedings Article | 26 September 2013 Paper
Proceedings Volume 8864, 88640C (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2023600
KEYWORDS: Polarimetry, Coronagraphy, Polarization, Optical spheres, Planets, Adaptive optics, Sensors, Exoplanets, Turbulence, Signal detection

Proceedings Article | 25 September 2012 Paper
Mark Downing, Johann Kolb, Dietrich Baade, Philippe Balard, Bart Dierickx, Arnaud Defernez, Benoit Dupont, Philippe Feautrier, Gert Finger, Martin Fryer, Jean-Luc Gach, Christian Guillaume, Norbert Hubin, Olaf Iwert, Paul Jerram, Paul Jorden, Andrew Pike, Jerome Pratlong, Javier Reyes, Eric Stadler, Andrew Walker
Proceedings Volume 8453, 84530C (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.925616
KEYWORDS: Sensors, Adaptive optics, Imaging systems, CMOS technology, CMOS sensors, Interference (communication), Quantum efficiency, Cameras, Signal detection, Detector development

Proceedings Article | 24 September 2012 Paper
Hans-Martin Schmid, Mark Downing, Ronald Roelfsema, Andreas Bazzon, Daniel Gisler, Johan Pragt, Claudio Cumani, Bernardo Salasnich, Alexey Pavlov, Andrea Baruffolo, Jean-Luc Beuzit, Anne Costille, Sebastian Deiries, Kjetil Dohlen, Carsten Dominik, Eddy Elswijk, Markus Feldt, Markus Kasper, David Mouillet, Christian Thalmann, François Wildi
Proceedings Volume 8446, 84468Y (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.925886
KEYWORDS: Polarimetry, Sensors, Charge-coupled devices, Modulation, Polarization, Optical spheres, Demodulation, Photons, Stars, Planets

Proceedings Article | 24 September 2012 Paper
Peter Hammersley, Hans Dekker, Fernando Selman, Paul Bristow, Pierre Bourget, Roland Brast, Roberto Castillo, Mark Downing, Cesar Garcia-Dabo, Nicholas Haddad, Michael Hilker, Carlo Izzo, Jean-Louis Lizon, Christian Lucuix, Vincenzo Mainieri, Steffen Mieske, Dan Popovic, Claudio Reinero, Marina Rejkuba, Chester Rojas, Ruben Sanchez-Janssen, Alain Smette, Josefina Urrutia Del Rio, Javier Valenzuela, Burkhard Wolff
Proceedings Volume 8446, 84465M (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.925132
KEYWORDS: Sensors, Camera shutters, Molybdenum, Calibration, Spectroscopy, Spectroscopes, Charge-coupled devices, Imaging spectroscopy, Quantum efficiency, Visible radiation

Proceedings Article | 24 September 2012 Paper
Andreas Bazzon, Daniel Gisler, Ronald Roelfsema, Hans M. Schmid, Johan Pragt, Eddy Elswijk, Menno de Haan, Mark Downing, Bernardo Salasnich, Alexey Pavlov, Jean-Luc Beuzit, Kjetil Dohlen, David Mouillet, François Wildi
Proceedings Volume 8446, 844693 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.925973
KEYWORDS: Polarization, Polarimetry, Calibration, Modulators, Modulation, Sensors, Switches, Charge-coupled devices, Optical spheres, Linear polarizers

Proceedings Article | 13 September 2012 Paper
Javier Reyes, Mark Downing, Ralf Conzelmann, Leander Mehrgan, Joerg Stegmeier, Mirko Todorovic, Ignacio Molina-Conde
Proceedings Volume 8447, 84476A (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.926303
KEYWORDS: Cameras, Clocks, Power supplies, Charge-coupled devices, Sensors, Adaptive optics, Electronics, Head, CCD cameras, CCD image sensors

Proceedings Article | 13 September 2012 Paper
Philippe Feautrier, Jean-Luc Gach, Mark Downing, Paul Jorden, Johann Kolb, Johan Rothman, Thierry Fusco, Philippe Balard, Eric Stadler, Christian Guillaume, David Boutolleau, Gérard Destefanis, Nicolas Lhermet, Olivier Pacaud, Michel Vuillermet, Alexandre Kerlain, Norbert Hubin, Javier Reyes, Markus Kasper, Olaf Ivert, Wolfgang Suske, Andrew Walker, Michael Skegg, Sophie Derelle, Joel Deschamps, Clélia Robert, Nicolas Vedrenne, Frédéric Chazalet, Julien Tanchon, Thierry Trollier, Alain Ravex, Gérard Zins, Pierre Kern, Thibaut Moulin, Olivier Preis
Proceedings Volume 8447, 84470Q (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.925067
KEYWORDS: Sensors, Cameras, Adaptive optics, Charge-coupled devices, Wavefront sensors, Imaging systems, Avalanche photodetectors, CMOS sensors, Infrared radiation, Quantum efficiency

Proceedings Article | 13 September 2012 Paper
Robin Arsenault, Pierre-Yves Madec, Jerome Paufique, Paolo La Penna, Stefan Stroebele, Elise Vernet, Jean-Francois Pirard, Wolfgang Hackenberg, Harald Kuntschner, Lieselotte Jochum, Johann Kolb, Nicolas Muller, Miska Le Louarn, Paola Amico, Norbert Hubin, Jean-Louis Lizon, Rob Ridings, Jose Abad, Gert Fischer, Volker Heinz, Mario Kiekebusch, Javier Argomedo, Ralf Conzelmann, Sebastien Tordo, Robert Donaldson, Christian Soenke, Philippe Duhoux, Enrico Fedrigo, Bernard Delabre, Andreas Jost, Michel Duchateau, Mark Downing, Javier Moreno, Reinhold Dorn, Antonio Manescau, Domenico Bonaccini Calia, Marco Quattri, Christophe Dupuy, Ivan Guidolin, Mauro Comin, Ronald Guzman, Bernard Buzzoni, Jutta Quentin, Steffan Lewis, Paul Jolley, Maximilian Kraus, Thomas Pfrommer, Roberto Biasi, Daniele Gallieni, Clementine Bechet, Remko Stuik
Proceedings Volume 8447, 84470J (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.926074
KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Adaptive optics, Mirrors, Space telescopes, Wavefront sensors, Sensors, Optics manufacturing, Actuators, Control systems, Interfaces

Proceedings Article | 15 September 2011 Paper
Ronald Roelfsema, Daniel Gisler, Johan Pragt, Hans Martin Schmid, Andreas Bazzon, Carsten Dominik, Andrea Baruffolo, Jean-Luc Beuzit, Julien Charton, Kjetil Dohlen, Mark Downing, Eddy Elswijk, Markus Feldt, Menno de Haan, Norbert Hubin, Markus Kasper, Christoph Keller, Jean-Louis Lizon, David Mouillet, Alexey Pavlov, Pascal Puget, Sylvain Rochat, Bernardo Salasnich, Peter Steiner, Christian Thalmann, Rens Waters, François Wildi
Proceedings Volume 8151, 81510N (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.893101
KEYWORDS: Polarization, Polarimetry, Planets, Sensors, Stars, Exoplanets, Modulators, Optical spheres, Coronagraphy, Demodulation

Proceedings Article | 28 July 2010 Paper
Philippe Feautrier, Jean-Luc Gach, Philippe Balard, Christian Guillaume, Mark Downing, Norbert Hubin, Eric Stadler, Yves Magnard, Michael Skegg, Mark Robbins, Sandy Denney, Wolfgang Suske, Paul Jorden, Patrick Wheeler, Peter Pool, Ray Bell, David Burt, Ian Davies, Javier Reyes, Manfred Meyer, Dietrich Baade, Markus Kasper, Robin Arsenault, Thierry Fusco, José Javier Diaz-Garcia
Proceedings Volume 7736, 77360Z (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.856401
KEYWORDS: Cameras, Adaptive optics, Charge-coupled devices, Quantum efficiency, Electron multiplying charge coupled devices, Sensors, Wavefront sensors, Amplifiers, Clocks, Imaging systems

Proceedings Article | 28 July 2010 Paper
R, Arsenault, P.-Y. Madec, N. Hubin, S. Stroebele, J. Paufique, E. Vernet, W. Hackenberg, J.-F. Pirard, L. Jochum, A. Glindemann, A. Jost, R. Conzelmann, M. Kiekebusch, S. Tordo, J.-L. Lizon, R. Donaldson, E. Fedrigo, C. Soenke, M. Duchateau, A. Bruton, B. Delabre, M. Downing, J. Reyes, J. Kolb, C. Bechet, M. Lelouarn, D. Bonaccini Calia, M. Quattri, I. Guidolin, B. Buzzoni, C. Dupuy, R. Guzman, M. Comin, A. Silber, J. Quentin, P. La Penna, A. Manescau, P. Jolley, V. Heinz, P. Duhoux, J. Argomedo, D. Gallieni, P. Lazzarini, R. Biasi, M. Andrighettoni, G. Angerer, D. Pescoller, R, Stuik, A. Deep
Proceedings Volume 7736, 77360L (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.857973
KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Adaptive optics, Mirrors, Laser guide stars, Sensors, Optics manufacturing, Real-time computing, Manufacturing, Actuators, Cameras

Proceedings Article | 23 July 2010 Paper
Mark Downing, Johann Kolb, Dietrich Baade, Olaf Iwert, Norbert Hubin, Javier Reyes, Philippe Feautrier, Jean-Luc Gach, Philippe Balard, Christian Guillaume, Eric Stadler, Yves Magnard
Proceedings Volume 7742, 774204 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.856119
KEYWORDS: Sensors, Adaptive optics, Detector development, Quantum efficiency, Silicon, CMOS technology, Imaging systems, Interference (communication), CMOS sensors, Charge-coupled devices

Proceedings Article | 20 July 2010 Paper
Ronald Roelfsema, Hans Martin Schmid, Johannes Pragt, Daniel Gisler, Rens Waters, Andreas Bazzon, Andrea Baruffolo, Jean-Luc Beuzit, Anthony Boccaletti, Julien Charton, Claudio Cumani, Kjetil Dohlen, Mark Downing, Eddy Elswijk, Markus Feldt, Charlotte Groothuis, Menno de Haan, Hiddo Hanenburg, Norbert Hubin, Franco Joos, Markus Kasper, Christoph Keller, Jan Kragt, Jean-Louis Lizon, David Mouillet, Aleksej Pavlov, Florence Rigal, Sylvain Rochat, Bernardo Salasnich, Peter Steiner, Christian Thalmann, Lars Venema, François Wildi
Proceedings Volume 7735, 77354B (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.857045
KEYWORDS: Polarization, Charge-coupled devices, Sensors, Polarimetry, Modulators, Optical spheres, Planets, Mirrors, Stars, Modulation

Proceedings Article | 15 July 2010 Paper
J. Vernet, H. Dekker, S. D'Odorico, E. Mason, P. Di Marcantonio, M. Downing, E. Elswijk, G. Finger, G. Fischer, F. Kerber, L. Kern, J.-L. Lizon, C. Lucuix, V. Mainieri, A. Modigliani, F. Patat, S. Ramsay, P. Santin, M. Vidali, P. Groot, I. Guinouard, F. Hammer, L. Kaper, P. Kjærgaard-Rasmussen, R. Navarro, S. Randich, F. Zerbi
Proceedings Volume 7735, 77351I (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.857124
KEYWORDS: Lamps, Near infrared, Spectrographs, Camera shutters, Calibration, Mirrors, CCD cameras, Ultraviolet radiation, Telescopes, Image quality

Proceedings Article | 2 July 2010 Paper
Paul Jorden, Mark Downing, Andrew Harris, Andrew Kelt, Pritesh Mistry, Pash Patel
Proceedings Volume 7742, 77420J (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.862435
KEYWORDS: Silicon, Quantum efficiency, Charge-coupled devices, Antireflective coatings, Astronomy, Sensors, Clocks, Manufacturing, Interference (communication), Point spread functions

Proceedings Article | 25 July 2008 Paper
Proceedings Volume 7014, 701418 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.790120
KEYWORDS: Planets, Optical spheres, Stars, Coronagraphy, Sensors, Iterated function systems, Adaptive optics, Near infrared, Polarimetry, Calibration

Proceedings Article | 22 July 2008 Paper
Philippe Feautrier, Jean-Luc Gach, Philippe Balard, Christian Guillaume, Mark Downing, Eric Stadler, Yves Magnard, Sandy Denney, Wolfgang Suske, Paul Jorden, Patrick Wheeler, Michael Skegg, Peter Pool, Ray Bell, David Burt, Javier Reyes, Manfred Meyer, Norbert Hubin, Dietrich Baade, Markus Kasper, Robin Arsenault, Thierry Fusco, Jose Javier Diaz Garcia
Proceedings Volume 7021, 70210C (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.788009
KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Cameras, Sensors, Adaptive optics, Clocks, Silicon, Electron multiplying charge coupled devices, Stars, Optical amplifiers, Camera shutters

Proceedings Article | 17 July 2008 Paper
Robert Hartmann, Sebastian Deires, Mark Downing, Hubert Gorke, Sven Herrmann, Sebastian Ihle, Gottfried Kanbach, Janis Papamastorakis, Heike Soltau, Alexander Stefanescu, Lothar Strüder
Proceedings Volume 7015, 70155C (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.789714
KEYWORDS: Sensors, Charge-coupled devices, Quantum efficiency, Amplifiers, Adaptive optics, Optical amplifiers, Point spread functions, Signal processing, Imaging systems, Wavefront sensors

Proceedings Article | 11 July 2008 Paper
Per Kjærgaard Rasmussen, Filippo Zerbi, Hans Dekker, Joel Vernet, Jeppe Andersen, Vincenzo De Caprio, Paolo Dimarcantonio, Sandro D'Odorico, Jean-Louis Lizon, Christian Lucuix, Niels Michaelsen, Emilio Molinari, Preben Nørregaard, Alberto Riva, Marco Riva, Paolo Santin, Anton Sørensen, Paolo Spanò, Dennis Wistisen
Proceedings Volume 7014, 70143Z (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.788745
KEYWORDS: Spectrographs, Mirrors, Cameras, Telescopes, Optics manufacturing, Visible radiation, Optical components, Optical filters, Near infrared, Calibration

Proceedings Article | 10 July 2008 Paper
Proceedings Volume 7015, 70151R (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.787965
KEYWORDS: Sensors, Adaptive optics, Charge-coupled devices, Quantum efficiency, Silicon, Avalanche photodetectors, Imaging systems, Electron multiplying charge coupled devices, Signal to noise ratio, Infrared sensors

Proceedings Article | 10 July 2008 Paper
R. Arsenault, P.-Y. Madec, N. Hubin, J. Paufique, S. Stroebele, C. Soenke, R. Donaldson, E. Fedrigo, S. Oberti, S. Tordo, M. Downing, M. Kiekebusch, R. Conzelmann, M. Duchateau, A. Jost, W. Hackenberg, D. Bonaccini Calia, B. Delabre, R. Stuik, R. Biasi, D. Gallieni, P. Lazzarini, M. Lelouarn, A. Glindeman
Proceedings Volume 7015, 701524 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.790359
KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Telescopes, Mirrors, Sensors, Stars, Laser guide stars, Sodium, Deformable mirrors, Space telescopes, Wavefront sensors

Proceedings Article | 9 July 2008 Paper
Claudio Melo, Mark Downing, Paul Jorden, Luca Pasquini, Sebastian Deiries, Andrew Kelt, Dominique Naef, Reinhard Hanuschik, Ralf Palsa, Roberto Castillo, Eduardo Peña, Eduardo Bendek, Mark Gieles
Proceedings Volume 7014, 70143B (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.789092
KEYWORDS: Sensors, Quantum efficiency, Charge-coupled devices, Spectrographs, Calibration, Antireflective coatings, Spectral resolution, Stars, Databases, Optical fibers

Proceedings Article | 28 June 2006 Paper
Kjetil Dohlen, Jean-Luc Beuzit, Markus Feldt, David Mouillet, Pascal Puget, Jacopo Antichi, Andrea Baruffolo, Pierre Baudoz, Alessandro Berton, Anthony Boccaletti, Marcel Carbillet, Julien Charton, Riccardo Claudi, Mark Downing, Christophe Fabron, Philippe Feautrier, Enrico Fedrigo, Thierry Fusco, Jean-Luc Gach, Raffaele Gratton, Norbert Hubin, Markus Kasper, Maud Langlois, Andy Longmore, Claire Moutou, Cyril Petit, Johan Pragt, Patrick Rabou, Gerard Rousset, Michel Saisse, Hans-Martin Schmid, Eric Stadler, Daphne Stamm, Massimo Turatto, Rens Waters, Francois Wildi
Proceedings Volume 6269, 62690Q (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.671537
KEYWORDS: Coronagraphy, Stars, Adaptive optics, Optical spheres, Planets, Sensors, Iterated function systems, Polarimetry, Cameras, Polarization

Proceedings Article | 27 June 2006 Paper
Proceedings Volume 6272, 62720B (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.672289
KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Telescopes, Mirrors, Actuators, Digital signal processing, Calibration, Sensors, Galactic astronomy, Field programmable gate arrays, Deformable mirrors

Proceedings Article | 27 June 2006 Paper
T. Fusco, C. Petit, G. Rousset, J.-F. Sauvage, K. Dohlen, D. Mouillet, J. Charton, P. Baudoz, M. Kasper, E. Fedrigo, P. Rabou, P. Feautrier, M. Downing, P. Gigan, J.-M. Conan, J.-L. Beuzit, N. Hubin, F. Wildi, P. Puget
Proceedings Volume 6272, 62720K (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.670794
KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Optical spheres, Coronagraphy, Stars, Sensors, Actuators, Planets, Calibration, Infrared sensors, Spatial frequencies

Proceedings Article | 23 June 2006 Paper
Philippe Feautrier, Eric Stadler, Mark Downing, Steve Hurrell, Patrick Wheeler, Jean-Luc Gach, Yves Magnard, Philippe Balard, Christian Guillaume, Norbert Hubin, José Javier Diaz, Wolfgang Suske, Paul Jorden
Proceedings Volume 6271, 62710S (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.668255
KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Thermal modeling, 3D modeling, Cameras, Infrared cameras, Telescopes, Sensors, CCD cameras, Thermography, Cryogenics

Proceedings Article | 15 June 2006 Paper
Mark Downing, Robin Arsenault, Dietrich Baade, Philippe Balard, Ray Bell, David Burt, Sandy Denney, Philippe Feautrier, Thierry Fusco, Jean-Luc Gach, José Javier Diaz Garcia, Christian Guillaume, Norbert Hubin, Paul Jorden, Markus Kasper, Manfred Meyer, Peter Pool, Javier Reyes, Michael Skegg, Eric Stadler, Wolfgang Suske, Patrick Wheeler
Proceedings Volume 6276, 62760H (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.671330
KEYWORDS: Clocks, Charge-coupled devices, Camera shutters, Adaptive optics, Point spread functions, Silicon, Sensors, Image storage, Electron multiplying charge coupled devices, Cameras

Proceedings Article | 15 June 2006 Paper
Olaf Iwert, D. Baade, A. Balestra, A. Baruffolo, A. Bortolussi, F. Christen, C. Cumani, S. Deiries, M. Downing, C. Geimer, G. Hess, J. Hess, K. Kuijken, J. Lizon, B. Muschielok, H. Nicklas, R. Reiss, J. Reyes, A. Silber, J. Thillerup, E. Valentijn
Proceedings Volume 6276, 62760A (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.671599
KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Sensors, Head, Cooling systems, CCD image sensors, Telescopes, Camera shutters, Space telescopes, Control systems, Interfaces

Proceedings Article | 15 June 2006 Paper
Mark Downing, Dietrich Baade, Peter Sinclaire, Sebastian Deiries, Fabrice Christen
Proceedings Volume 6276, 627609 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.671457
KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Amplifiers, Gold, Clocks, Diffusion, Silicon, Electrons, Interference (communication), Nonlinear optics, Calibration

Proceedings Article | 30 September 2004 Paper
Sandro D'Odorico, Michael Andersen, Paolo Conconi, Vincenzo De Caprio, Bernard Delabre, Paolo Di Marcantonio, Hans Dekker, Mark Downing, Gert Finger, Paul Groot, Hiddo Hanenburg, Francois Hammer, David Horville, Jens Hjorth, Lex Kaper, Jens Klougart, Per Kjaergaard-Rasmussen, Jean-Louis Lizon, Michel Marteaud, Ruben Mazzoleni, Niels Michaelsen, Roberto Pallavicini, Florence Rigal, Paolo Santin, Anton Norup Soerensen, Paolo Spano, Lars Venema, Pascal Vola, Filippo Zerbi
Proceedings Volume 5492, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.550005
KEYWORDS: Spectrographs, Ultraviolet radiation, Cameras, Sensors, Prisms, Visualization, Telescopes, Charge-coupled devices, Mirrors, Calibration

Proceedings Article | 7 March 2003 Paper
Peter McGregor, John Hart, Peter Conroy, Murray Pfitzner, Gabe Bloxham, Damien Jones, Mark Downing, Murray Dawson, Peter Young, Mark Jarnyk, Jan Van Harmelen
Proceedings Volume 4841, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.459448
KEYWORDS: Sensors, National Ignition Facility, Spectrographs, Mirrors, Gemini Observatory, Stars, Cameras, Galactic astronomy, Spectral resolution, Adaptive optics

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