OWL Copenhagen, July 2004 A 100-m class optical & near-infrared telescope for the next decade.

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A 100-m class optical & near-infraredtelescope for the next decade

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Corning, N.Y., 1936Corning, N.Y., 1936

Schott, Mainz, 1992Schott, Mainz, 1992

Feasibility – progress of technology

Glass-making Slowly evolving technology Extrapolation from 5-m

required active optics ! Not easily scalable

Glass-making Slowly evolving technology Extrapolation from 5-m

required active optics ! Not easily scalable

Reosc, St Pierre du Perray, 1999Reosc, St Pierre du Perray, 1999

Wavefront control In-situ control of performance Dealing with inevitable error sources Tolerances relaxation Scalable

Wavefront control In-situ control of performance Dealing with inevitable error sources Tolerances relaxation Scalable

Optical figuring Metrology-dependent Rapid evolution Scalable (somewhat)

Optical figuring Metrology-dependent Rapid evolution Scalable (somewhat)

8-m dia., 8.5 nm RMS8-m dia., 8.5 nm RMS

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VLT (Subaru, Gemini)Active optics

Hobby-EberlyLow-cost structures / optics

Adaptiveoptics

KeckOptical segmentation

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Optical design

Adaptive, conjugated to pupil;First generation

Adaptive, conjugated to pupil;First generation

Adaptive, conjugated to 8km;Second generation

Adaptive, conjugated to 8km;Second generation

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M1 Covers

M2 Handling tool

Sliding enclosure

Maintenance facility

Azimuth tracks

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Altitude bearing

Azimuth structure & bogies

Altitude tracks

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Altitude cradles& bogies

Structure ribs (6-fold symmetry)

Corrector & instrumentation

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Self-similar fractal mechanical design(with all dimensions as multiple of segment size)

Low production, transport, integration & maintenance cost Optimal loads transfer to foundations Low thermal inertia Low mass (14,800 tons …) High stiffness (2.6 Hz)

Self-similar fractal mechanical design(with all dimensions as multiple of segment size)

Low production, transport, integration & maintenance cost Optimal loads transfer to foundations Low thermal inertia Low mass (14,800 tons …) High stiffness (2.6 Hz)

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Controlled opto-mechanical system

Pre-setting bring optical system into linear regimeMetrology: internal, tolerances ~ 1-2 mm, ~5 arc secsCorrection: re-position Corrector, M3 / M4 / M5

Segments phasing keep M1 and M2 phased within tolerancesMetrology: Edge sensors, Phasing WFSCorrection: Segments actuators

Field Stabilization cancel “fast” image motionMetrology: Guide probe Correction: M6 tip-tilt (flat, exit pupil, 2.35-m)

Active optics finish off alignment / collimation relax tolerances, control performance & prescription

Metrology: Wavefront sensor(s)Correction: Rotation & piston M5; M3 & M4 active deformations

Adaptive optics atmospheric turbulence, residualsMetrology: Wavefront sensor(s)Correction: M5, M6, …

Pre-setting bring optical system into linear regimeMetrology: internal, tolerances ~ 1-2 mm, ~5 arc secsCorrection: re-position Corrector, M3 / M4 / M5

Segments phasing keep M1 and M2 phased within tolerancesMetrology: Edge sensors, Phasing WFSCorrection: Segments actuators

Field Stabilization cancel “fast” image motionMetrology: Guide probe Correction: M6 tip-tilt (flat, exit pupil, 2.35-m)

Active optics finish off alignment / collimation relax tolerances, control performance & prescription

Metrology: Wavefront sensor(s)Correction: Rotation & piston M5; M3 & M4 active deformations

Adaptive optics atmospheric turbulence, residualsMetrology: Wavefront sensor(s)Correction: M5, M6, …

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From concept to sky testing: APE

Active Phasing Experiment

Segmenting the VLT

Laboratory & on-sky evaluation of up to 3 phasing techniques

Integration of phasing into global wavefront control

On-sky by 2007

Active Phasing Experiment

Segmenting the VLT

Laboratory & on-sky evaluation of up to 3 phasing techniques

Integration of phasing into global wavefront control

On-sky by 2007

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MCAO simulationAdaptive opticsCompensation of atmospheric turbulence

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2 arc minutes field, =2.5 m2 adaptive mirrors, 8000 actuators each

3 guide stars

Sqrt stretch

Not only simultations: Multi-conjugate Adaptive

optics Demonstrator (MAD) on-sky by 2005

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Cost estimate (capital investment, 2002 M€)

Diffraction-limited instrumentation (acceptable étendue !)Assumes “friendly site” Average seismicity (0.2g) Moderate altitude Average wind speed Moderate investment in infrastructures

SUMMARY MEuros

OPTICS 406

Primary & secondary mirror units 355.2

M3 unit 14.4

M4 unit 21.4

M5 temporary unit 5.3M6 temporary unit 10.1

ADAPTIVE OPTICS 110

M5/M6 design & prototypes 10

M6 AO unit 25

M5 AO unit 35XAO units 20LGS 20

MECHANICS 185

Azimuth 53.8

Elevation 34.9

Cable wraps 5.0

Azimuth bogies (incl. motors) 14.7Altitude Bogies & bearings 5.7Mirror shields 15.0Adapters 6.0Erection 50.0

CONTROL SYSTEMS (*) 17Telescope Control System 5.0M1 Control System 8.0M2 Control System 2.0Active optics Control System 2.0

CIVIL WORKS 170

Enclosure 40.4

Technical facilities 35.0

Site infrastructure 25.0

Concrete 70.0

INSTRUMENTATION 50

INSTRUMENTATION 50

Total without contingency 939 938.9

(*) High level cs only; local cs included in subsystems

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Cost estimates (industrial studies)

SiC A + Overcoating1

SiC B + Overcoating2

SiC B + Overcoating3

Glass-ceramics C Glass-ceramics D

Substrate & polishable overcoating

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Polishing

Overcoating

Blanks

2002 ESO ESTIMATE

Primary & secondary mirror segments; 1.8-m; polished, prices ex works.

Blanks: SiC (2 suppliers A and B) with overocatings (3 suppliers 1, 2, 3)

Glass-Ceramics (2 suppliers C and D)

Polishing: 2 suppliers, only one shown (both agree within 10%)

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Maximum reliance on proven solutions, from supply to operationsOptimized geometry (interface optics-mechanics)All parts fitting in 40-ft containers1.6-m all-identical segments (~3000 units),single optical reference for polishing12.8-m standard structural modules (integer multiple of segment size)Friction drive (bogies), hydraulic connection

Maximum reliance on proven solutions, from supply to operationsOptimized geometry (interface optics-mechanics)All parts fitting in 40-ft containers1.6-m all-identical segments (~3000 units),single optical reference for polishing12.8-m standard structural modules (integer multiple of segment size)Friction drive (bogies), hydraulic connection

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ECMBOOSTEC

Meanwhile …

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Extremely Large Telescope Design Study

Extremely Large Telescope Design Study

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ELT Design StudyELT Design Study

The R&D part of a phase BThe R&D part of a phase B

ObjectivesObjectives

– Technology development towards a European ELTTechnology development towards a European ELT– Preparatory work for observatory designPreparatory work for observatory design– Top level requirementsTop level requirements– Academic & industrial synergy Academic & industrial synergy

Design-independentDesign-independent

Proposal to EC within FP6 - ApprovedProposal to EC within FP6 - Approved

– 39 partners, 47 WPs / Tasks39 partners, 47 WPs / Tasks– 42 M42 M€ total, 22 M€ requested€ total, 22 M€ requested– Timescale 2005-2008 Timescale 2005-2008

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ELT Design - OutlineELT Design - Outline

Wavefront control technologiesWavefront control technologies– Low-cost, high accuracy actuators (up to 10,000 needed)Low-cost, high accuracy actuators (up to 10,000 needed)– Low-cost, high accuracy metrology systems (up to 20,000)Low-cost, high accuracy metrology systems (up to 20,000)– Integrated control systems, APEIntegrated control systems, APE– 7-segments breadboard, exposed to natural wind7-segments breadboard, exposed to natural wind

Adaptive optics Adaptive optics – Development of ultra-thin adaptive mirrorsDevelopment of ultra-thin adaptive mirrors– Control strategiesControl strategies– Subsystems conceptual designSubsystems conceptual design

Materials & processes (e.g. SiC for segments)Materials & processes (e.g. SiC for segments)Composite materials for specific structural elementsComposite materials for specific structural elementsMagnetic levitation (telescope kinematics)Magnetic levitation (telescope kinematics)Site searchSite searchScience instruments designsScience instruments designs

Wavefront control technologiesWavefront control technologies– Low-cost, high accuracy actuators (up to 10,000 needed)Low-cost, high accuracy actuators (up to 10,000 needed)– Low-cost, high accuracy metrology systems (up to 20,000)Low-cost, high accuracy metrology systems (up to 20,000)– Integrated control systems, APEIntegrated control systems, APE– 7-segments breadboard, exposed to natural wind7-segments breadboard, exposed to natural wind

Adaptive optics Adaptive optics – Development of ultra-thin adaptive mirrorsDevelopment of ultra-thin adaptive mirrors– Control strategiesControl strategies– Subsystems conceptual designSubsystems conceptual design

Materials & processes (e.g. SiC for segments)Materials & processes (e.g. SiC for segments)Composite materials for specific structural elementsComposite materials for specific structural elementsMagnetic levitation (telescope kinematics)Magnetic levitation (telescope kinematics)Site searchSite searchScience instruments designsScience instruments designs

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Silicon Carbide prototypesSilicon Carbide prototypes

1-m class, 8 pcs., different overcoatings1-m class, 8 pcs., different overcoatings 4 blanks already at ESO4 blanks already at ESO Explore overcoating & figuring processes,Explore overcoating & figuring processes,

check for bimetallic effectscheck for bimetallic effects AdvantagesAdvantages

– Stiffer, lighter, better thermo-mechanicalStiffer, lighter, better thermo-mechanicalproperties (than glass)properties (than glass)

– Higher control bandwidth (position)Higher control bandwidth (position)

– HardnessHardness

– Lighter, stiffer telescope structureLighter, stiffer telescope structure

– ~20 years of development, space-qualified~20 years of development, space-qualified

– Potentially cost-effective if appropriate designPotentially cost-effective if appropriate design

BUTBUT– Needs qualification for segmented aperturesNeeds qualification for segmented apertures

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Friction drive breadboardFriction drive breadboard

Mandatory – Hydraulic pads / tracks not an option !

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Timeframe

2000

2005

2010

2015

2020

Phase A review

Phase A

APE on sky

ELT Design Study

Phase B

Site selection

Phase C/D

Groundbreaking

First light (50-m)

Start of science (60-m)

Completion

Driven by funding, not by technology

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OWL in brief

A concept already at an advanced stage of design Design supported by analysis & competitive industrial studies Cost estimate > 50% completed, supported by competitive studies Cost-effective design principles & solutions allow major jump in capability

Substantial science at an early stage

European-wide technology & concepts development Industrial & academic synergy ELTs “building blocks”, design-independent

Prominent role of industry from earliest phase of design Design minimizes industrial risks Industrial solutions to design / fabrication / integration / maintenance R&D focused on critical areas Ample business opportunities – in R&D and serial production

A concept already at an advanced stage of design Design supported by analysis & competitive industrial studies Cost estimate > 50% completed, supported by competitive studies Cost-effective design principles & solutions allow major jump in capability

Substantial science at an early stage

European-wide technology & concepts development Industrial & academic synergy ELTs “building blocks”, design-independent

Prominent role of industry from earliest phase of design Design minimizes industrial risks Industrial solutions to design / fabrication / integration / maintenance R&D focused on critical areas Ample business opportunities – in R&D and serial production