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Dr. Daniel G. Fabricant

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Publications (31)

Proceedings Article | 29 August 2022 Presentation + Paper

Presentation + Paper

Science instrumentation progress at the Giant Magellan Telescope

R. Millan-Gabet, R. Bernstein, A. Souza, B. Walls, A. Bouchez, B. Sitarski, A. Szentgyorgyi, S. McMuldroch, D. Fabricant, R. A. S. Ribero, R. Sharp, G. Mace, C. B. Brooks, D. T. Jaffe, J. Lawrence, C. Saavedra, J. Crane, A. Uomoto, L. Close, J. Males

Proceedings Volume 12184, 121841Y (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2628986

KEYWORDS: Spectrographs, Adaptive optics, Telescopes, Imaging spectroscopy, Spectral resolution, Stars, Optical fibers, Imaging systems, Visible radiation, Cameras

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Proceedings Article | 13 December 2020 Poster + Paper

Poster + Paper

The Tierras Observatory: An ultra-precise photometer to characterize nearby terrestrial exoplanets

Juliana Garcia-Mejia, David Charbonneau, Daniel Fabricant, Jonathan Irwin, Robert Fata, Joseph Zajac, Peter Doherty

Proceedings Volume 11445, 114457R (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2561467

KEYWORDS: Observatories, Photometry, Exoplanets, Planets, Stars, Charge-coupled devices, Optical instrument design, Telescopes, Quantum efficiency, Bandpass filters

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Proceedings Article | 5 October 2012 Paper

Paper

NIRMOS: a wide-field near-infrared spectrograph for the Giant Magellan Telescope

Daniel Fabricant, Robert Fata, Warren Brown, Brian McLeod, Mark Mueller, Thomas Gauron, John Roll, Henry Bergner, John Geary, Vladimir Kradinov, Tim Norton, Matt Smith, Joseph Zajac

Proceedings Volume 8446, 84461O (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.926262

KEYWORDS: Galactic astronomy, Cameras, Sensors, Spectrographs, Light scattering, Telescopes, Optical filters, Imaging spectroscopy, Lenses, Spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 24 September 2012 Paper

Paper

The F/5 instrumentation suite for the Clay Telescope

A. Szentgyorgyi, B. McLeod, D. Fabricant, R. Fata, T. Norton, M. Ordway, J. Roll, H. Bergner, M. Conroy, D. Curley, H. Epps, T. Gauron, J. Geary, M. Mueller, A. Uomoto, S. Amato, J. Barberis, R. Eng, G. Furesz, E. Hertz, C. Hull, K. McCracken, G. Nystrom, D. Osip, P. Palunas, F. Perez, F. Sanchez, V. Suc, D. Weaver, D. Woods

Proceedings Volume 8446, 844628 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.925510

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Wavefront sensors, Mirrors, Charge-coupled devices, Space telescopes, Interfaces, Observatories, Lanthanum, Camera shutters, Optical instrument design

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Proceedings Article | 24 September 2012 Paper

Paper

The instrument development and selection process for the Giant Magellan Telescope

George Jacoby, A. Bouchez, M. Colless, D. DePoy, D. Fabricant, P. Hinz, D. Jaffe, M. Johns, P. McCarthy, P. McGregor, S. Shectman, A. Szentgyorgyi

Proceedings Volume 8446, 84461G (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.925402

KEYWORDS: Spectrographs, Telescopes, Spectroscopy, Stars, Adaptive optics, Imaging systems, Mirrors, Wavefront sensors, Galactic astronomy, Computer aided design

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Proceedings Article | 15 July 2010 Paper

Paper

Science instrument development for the Giant Magellan Telescope

D. Jaffe, D. DePoy, D. Fabricant, P. Hinz, G. Jacoby, M. Johns, P. McCarthy, P. McGregor, S. Shectman, A. Szentgyorgyi

Proceedings Volume 7735, 773525 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.856619

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Stars, Galactic astronomy, Space telescopes, Spatial resolution, Astronomy, Spectrographs, Planets, Mirrors, Adaptive optics

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Proceedings Article | 29 June 2006 Paper

Paper

A wide-field IR spectrograph for the Giant Magellan Telescope

Daniel Fabricant, Edward Hertz, Warren Brown, Brian McLeod, Roger Angel, Michael Lloyd-Hart

Proceedings Volume 6269, 62691Z (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.672620

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Spectrographs, Sensors, Collimators, Telescopes, Optical components, Mirrors, Optical design, Infrared telescopes, Imaging spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 27 June 2006 Paper

Paper

Flexure mounts for high-performance astronomical lenses

Robert Fata, Vladimir Kradinov, Daniel Fabricant

Proceedings Volume 6269, 62695T (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.672634

KEYWORDS: Lenses, Epoxies, Finite element methods, Cameras, Collimators, Interfaces, Sensors, Astronomy, Glasses, Temperature metrology

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Proceedings Article | 11 October 2004 Paper

Paper

X-ray three-dimensional survey in the NDWFS Bootes field: large area chandra shallow x-ray survey-I

Stephen Murray, William Forman, Christine Jones, Almus Kenter, Paul Green, Daniel Fabricant, Giovanni Fazio, Buell Jannuzi, Arjun Dey, Joan Najita, Michael Brown, Katherine Brand, Joseph Shields, Brian McNamara, Marcia Rieke, Christopher Kochanek

Proceedings Volume 5488, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.551618

KEYWORDS: X-rays, X-ray sources, X-ray optics, Spectroscopy, X-ray astronomy, Error analysis, Point spread functions, Astronomy, Observatories, Radio optics

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Proceedings Article | 30 September 2004 Paper

Paper

The 6.5-m MMT's f/5 wide-field optics and instruments

Daniel Fabricant, Robert Fata, Brian McLeod, Andrew Szentgyorgyi, J. Barberis, Henry Bergner, Warren Brown, Nelson Caldwell, Maureen Conroy, Roger Eng, Harland Epps, G. Furesz, Tom Gauron, John Geary, Richard Goddard, Lee Hartmann, Edward Hertz, M. Honsa, Mark Mueller, Timothy Norton, Mark Ordway, John Roll, G. Grant Williams, Deborah Freedman-Woods, Joe Zajac

Proceedings Volume 5492, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.551729

KEYWORDS: Optical fibers, Spectrographs, Stars, Charge-coupled devices, Telescopes, Mirrors, Imaging spectroscopy, Glasses, Spectroscopes, Wavefront sensors

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Proceedings Article | 30 September 2004 Paper

Paper

MMT and Magellan infrared spectrograph

Brian McLeod, Daniel Fabricant, John Geary, Paul Martini, George Nystrom, Richard Elston, Stephen Eikenberry, Harland Epps

Proceedings Volume 5492, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.551049

KEYWORDS: Spectrographs, Infrared radiation, Mirrors, Infrared spectroscopy, Infrared imaging, Optical design, Molybdenum, Sensors, Collimators, Cameras

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Proceedings Article | 30 September 2004 Paper

Paper

Mounting large lenses for the MMT's f/5 wide-field corrector: lessons learned

Robert Fata, Vladimir Kradinov, Daniel Fabricant

Proceedings Volume 5492, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.552289

KEYWORDS: Lenses, Finite element methods, Spectroscopy, Silica, Prisms, Aluminum, Imaging spectroscopy, Shape analysis, Tolerancing, Silicon

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Proceedings Article | 29 September 2004 Paper

Paper

The MMT f/5 secondary support system: design, implementation, and performance

Shawn Callahan, Brian Cuerden, Daniel Fabricant, B. Martin

Proceedings Volume 5495, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.549960

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Telescopes, Actuators, Wavefront sensors, Observatories, Feedback control, Zerodur, Polishing, Surface finishing, Wavefronts

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Proceedings Article | 28 September 2004 Paper

Paper

Active optics and wavefront sensing at the upgraded 6.5-meter MMT

Timothy Pickering, Steven West, Daniel Fabricant

Proceedings Volume 5489, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.551008

KEYWORDS: Wavefront sensors, Monochromatic aberrations, Mirrors, Wavefronts, Telescopes, Spherical lenses, Active optics, Imaging systems, Cameras, Interfaces

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Proceedings Article | 28 September 2004 Paper

Paper

Status of the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) project

Matt Johns, J. Roger Angel, Stephen Shectman, Rebecca Bernstein, Daniel Fabricant, Patrick McCarthy, Mark Phillips

Proceedings Volume 5489, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.550741

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Telescopes, Adaptive optics, Image segmentation, Off axis mirrors, Polishing, Optical instrument design, Astronomical telescopes, Optical design, Observatories

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Proceedings Article | 7 March 2003 Paper

Paper

Thermal considerations in modern spectrograph design: the Binospec spectrograph

Warren Brown, Daniel Fabricant, David Boyd

Proceedings Volume 4841, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.460098

KEYWORDS: Spectrographs, Optical benches, Convection, Thermal analysis, Temperature metrology, Thermal modeling, Cameras, Optical filters, Thermography, Thermal effects

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Proceedings Article | 7 March 2003 Paper

Paper

Development of binospec and its optics

Daniel Fabricant, Harland Epps, Warren Brown, Robert Fata, Mark Mueller

Proceedings Volume 4841, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.460099

KEYWORDS: Collimators, Image quality, Lenses, Cameras, Spectrographs, Optical design, Calcium, Lens blanks, Optical mounts, Optical filters

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Proceedings Article | 7 March 2003 Paper

Paper

Cross-dispersion and an integral field unit for Hectochelle

Andrew Szentgyorgyi, Daniel Fabricant, Warren Brown, Harland Epps

Proceedings Volume 4841, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.459847

KEYWORDS: Spectrographs, Prisms, Robotics, Spectral resolution, Charge-coupled devices, Glasses, Astronomical imaging, Optical fibers, Cameras, Spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 9 July 1998 Paper

Paper

Binospec: a dual-beam wide-field optical spectrograph for the converted MMT

Daniel Fabricant, Robert Fata, Harland Epps

Proceedings Volume 3355, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.316765

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Collimators, Mirrors, Spectrographs, Optical benches, Telescopes, Collimation, CCD cameras, Image quality, Astronomical imaging

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Proceedings Article | 9 July 1998 Paper

Paper

Targeting and sequencing algorithms for the Hectospec's optical fiber robotic positioner

John Roll, Daniel Fabricant, Brian McLeod

Proceedings Volume 3355, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.316837

KEYWORDS: Optical fibers, Robots, Detection and tracking algorithms, Robotics, Algorithm development, Spectrographs, Spectroscopy, Galaxy groups and clusters, Astronomical imaging, Optimization (mathematics)

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Proceedings Article | 9 July 1998 Paper

Paper

Optical fiber for UV-IR broadband spectroscopy

Grant Lu, Gerhard Schoetz, Jan Vydra, Daniel Fabricant

Proceedings Volume 3355, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.316759

KEYWORDS: Silica, Absorption, Optical fibers, Ultraviolet radiation, Cladding, Glasses, Signal attenuation, Spectroscopy, Chlorine, Hydrogen

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Proceedings Article | 9 July 1998 Paper

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Hectochelle: a multiobject echelle spectrograph for the converted MMT

Andrew Szentgyorgyi, Peter Cheimets, Roger Eng, Daniel Fabricant, John Geary, Lee Hartmann, Mario Pieri, John Roll

Proceedings Volume 3355, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.316766

KEYWORDS: Spectrographs, Mirrors, Optical filters, Cameras, Optical components, Astronomical imaging, Charge-coupled devices, Stars, Optical benches, Interfaces

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Proceedings Article | 9 July 1998 Paper

Paper

Construction of the Hectospec: 300 optical fiber-fed spectrograph for the converted MMT

Daniel Fabricant, Edward Hertz, Andrew Szentgyorgyi, Robert Fata, John Roll, Joe Zajac

Proceedings Volume 3355, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.316814

KEYWORDS: Spectrographs, Optical fibers, Cameras, Telescopes, Robots, CCD cameras, Mirrors, Space telescopes, Calibration, Charge-coupled devices

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Proceedings Article | 9 July 1998 Paper

Paper

Mounting large lenses in wide-field instruments for the converted MMT

Robert Fata, Daniel Fabricant

Proceedings Volume 3355, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.316812

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Lenses, Spectrographs, Cameras, Interfaces, Temperature metrology, Epoxies, Optical components, Glasses, Metals

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Proceedings Article | 21 March 1997 Paper

Paper

Toward first light for the 6.5-m MMT Telescope

Steve West, Shawn Callahan, Frederic Chaffee, Warren Davison, Scott DeRigne, Daniel Fabricant, Craig Foltz, John Hill, Robert Nagel, Anthony Poyner, Joseph Williams

Proceedings Volume 2871, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.269080

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Telescopes, Computer programming, Observatories, Actuators, Control systems, Imaging spectroscopy, Servomechanisms, Silica, Spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 25 March 1996 Paper

Paper

Wide-field CCD imager for the 6.5-m MMT telescope

Brian McLeod, Daniel Fabricant, John Geary, Andrew Szentgyorgyi

Proceedings Volume 2654, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.236104

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Imaging systems, Telescopes, Mirrors, Cameras, Stars, Optical amplifiers, Electronics, Image quality, Packaging

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Proceedings Article | 1 June 1994 Paper

Paper

Hectospec: a 300-optical-fiber spectrograph for the converted MMT

Daniel Fabricant, Edward Hertz, Andrew Szentgyorgyi

Proceedings Volume 2198, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.176702

KEYWORDS: Optical fibers, Spectrographs, Cameras, Galactic astronomy, Mirrors, Astronomical imaging, Telescopes, Robots, Collimation, Prisms

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Proceedings Article | 1 June 1994 Paper

Paper

Design and support of the 1.7-m f/5 secondary mirror for the MMT conversion

Robert Fata, Daniel Fabricant

Proceedings Volume 2199, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.176226

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Actuators, Zerodur, Telescopes, Lightweight mirrors, Finite element methods, Atmospheric optics, Solids, Space telescopes, Polishing

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Proceedings Article | 16 September 1993 Paper

Paper

Design of a cell for the wide-field corrector for the converted MMT

Robert Fata, Daniel Fabricant

Proceedings Volume 1998, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.156628

KEYWORDS: Optical components, Silica, Spectroscopy, Temperature metrology, Mirrors, Finite element methods, Imaging spectroscopy, Prisms, Lenses, Optical mounts

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Proceedings Article | 1 July 1990 Paper

Paper

Decaspec: a fiber optics adapter for multiobject spectroscopy

Daniel Fabricant, Edward Hertz

Proceedings Volume 1235, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.19139

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Galactic astronomy, Telescopes, Cameras, Spectrographs, Fiber optics, Astronomical imaging, Spectroscopy, Observatories, Optical alignment

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Proceedings Article | 1 July 1990 Paper

Paper

MMT conversion: a status report

Frederic Chaffee, Daniel Blanco, Craig Foltz, Clinton Janes, Howard Lester, Anthony Poyner, Joseph Williams, Stephen Criswell, Daniel Fabricant, Gary Schmidt

Proceedings Volume 1236, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.19221

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Telescopes, Optical instrument design, Optical telescopes, Observatories, Actuators, Infrared radiation, Large telescopes, Infrared telescopes, Astronomy

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