Dr. Jonathan H. Elias Profile

Dr. Jonathan H. Elias

SOAR Director

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Publications (26)

Proceedings Article | 11 September 2024 Poster + Paper

Poster + Paper

Optimizing slew control in the SOAR telescope mount upgrade project: a jerk-constrained and minimum-time trajectory generator approach

Braulio Cancino, Norman Diaz, Manuel Martinez, Fabian Collao, Jonathan Elias, Michael Warner, Rolando Cantarutti, Victor Aguirre, Guillermo Dubo, Marcelo Taiba, Rodrigo Leiva, Ignacio Roco, Juan Burgos

Proceedings Volume 13094, 1309443 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3018871

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Detection and tracking algorithms, Mathematical optimization, Americium, Matrices, MATLAB, Field programmable gate arrays, Control systems, Astronomical telescopes, Vibration

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Proceedings Article | 13 December 2020 Paper

Paper

SOAR Telescope operations in the next decade

J. Elias, C. Briceño

Proceedings Volume 11449, 1144904 (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2563023

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Astronomical telescopes, Astronomy, Efficient operations

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Proceedings Article | 13 December 2020 Presentation + Paper

Presentation + Paper

The Astrophysical Events Observatories Network (AEON)

R. Street, A. Adamson, J. Blakeslee, R. Blum, A. Bolton, T. Boroson, M. Bowman, C. Briceño, J. Elias, E. Gomez, S. Heathcote, E. Heinrich-Josties, A. Hopkinson, C.-H. Lee, B. Miller, J. Nation, S. Ridgway, D. Silva, L. Storrie-Lombardi

Proceedings Volume 11449, 1144925 (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2559986

KEYWORDS: Observatories, Telescopes, Astronomy, Instrument modeling, Astronomical telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 13 December 2020 Poster + Paper

Poster + Paper

TSPEC4: near-IR spectroscopy for the SOAR telescope

Terry Herter, Charles Henderson, Marco Bonati, John Wilson, Katelyn Allers, Nicole David, Jonathan Elias, David James, Jose Piraces, Sean Points, Ron Probst, Everett Schlawin, Patricio Schurter, Roberto Tighe, Michael Warner

Proceedings Volume 11447, 114476L (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2563035

KEYWORDS: Spectrographs, Infrared radiation, Infrared spectroscopy, Telescopes, Optical instrument design, Optomechanical design, Infrared imaging, Visible radiation, Image quality, Optical properties

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Proceedings Article | 13 December 2020 Poster + Paper

Poster + Paper

The SOAR Observation Schedule manager: a highly automated observation software for the SOAR 4.1m telescope

D. Gómez, C. Briceno, O. Estay, R. Cantaruti, S. Torres-Robledo, J. Elias, S. Heathcote

Proceedings Volume 11452, 114522Y (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2559894

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Lanthanum, Astronomy, Observatories, Data communications, Control systems, Spectrographs, Astronomical imaging, Analytical research, Ecosystems

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Proceedings Article | 10 July 2018 Presentation + Paper

Presentation + Paper

The SOAR Telescope as a node in a time domain followup-network: concepts and plans

Jonathan Elias, Cesar Briceno, Todd Boroson, Mark Bowman, Rolando Cantarutti, Bryan Miller, Stephen Ridgway, Eric Saunders, Rachel Street

Proceedings Volume 10704, 107040B (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2314133

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Observatories, Interfaces, Large Synoptic Survey Telescope, Astronomy, Spectrographs, Astronomical telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 6 July 2018 Paper

Paper

SOAR telescope mount control unit upgrade project: introduction and status report

Braulio Canciño, Michael Warner, Manuel Martínez, Rolando Cantarutti, Peter Moore, Norman Díaz, Omar Estay, Guillermo Dubó, Victor Aguirre, Rodrigo Leiva, Jonathan Elias, Cesar Briceño

Proceedings Volume 10700, 107005G (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2309954

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Control systems, Sensors, Amplifiers, Field programmable gate arrays, Computer programming, Data acquisition, Observatories, Control systems design

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Proceedings Article | 27 July 2016 Paper

Paper

SOAR Telescope seismic performance II: seismic mitigation

Jonathan Elias, Freddy Muñoz , Michael Warner, Rossano Rivera, Manuel Martínez

Proceedings Volume 9906, 99065G (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2233063

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Earthquakes, Optical instrument design, Mirrors, Computer programming, Optical instrument design, Head, Switches, Astronomical telescopes, Finite element methods, Lanthanum

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Proceedings Article | 27 July 2016 Paper

Paper

SOAR Telescope seismic performance I: impact of the 2015 Illapel earthquake

Jonathan Elias, Michael Warner, Freddy Muñoz, Gerardo Gómez

Proceedings Volume 9906, 99065J (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2231728

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Mirrors, Computer programming, Earthquakes, Data modeling, Inspection, Observatories, Gemini Observatory, Head, Astronomical telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 15 July 2016 Paper

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SOAR telescope operation in the LSST era: real-time follow-up on large scales

Jonathan Elias, Cesar Briceño

Proceedings Volume 9910, 99100W (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2233080

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Earthquakes, Mirrors, Gemini Observatory, Actuators, Computer programming, Control systems, Zerodur, Secondary tip-tilt mirrors, Oscillators

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Proceedings Article | 22 July 2014 Paper

Paper

Save our secondary: recovering a broken 1.3-m mirror

Timothy M. Abbott, Ronald Probst, Gary Poczulp, Roberto Tighe, Patricio Schurter, Andrés Montané, Joseph DeVries, Ronald Harris, Jonathan Elias, Manuel Martinez, Oscar Saa

Proceedings Volume 9145, 914542 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2056636

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Telescopes, Space telescopes, Monochromatic aberrations, Optical spheres, Glasses, Cameras, Spherical lenses, Observatories, Optical testing

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Proceedings Article | 22 July 2014 Paper

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Planning the installation of the dark energy spectroscopic instrument on the Mayall Telescope

D. Sprayberry, W. Goble, L. Allen, J. Elias, R. Probst, R. Joyce, A. Dey, R. Marshall, M. Evatt, R. Blum, T. M. Abbott, A. Walker, F. Muñoz , R. Besuner, M. Sholl, P. Jelinsky, J. Silber, R. Lafever, C. Bebek, B. Flaugher

Proceedings Volume 9145, 91453Y (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2055625

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Space telescopes, Spectrographs, Mirrors, Safety, Spectroscopes, Domes, Computing systems, Observatories, Galactic astronomy

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Proceedings Article | 8 July 2014 Paper

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KOSMOS and COSMOS: new facility instruments for the NOAO 4-meter telescopes

Paul Martini, J. Elias, S. Points, D. Sprayberry, Mark Derwent, Raymond Gonzalez, J. Mason, T. O'Brien, D. Pappalardo, Richard Pogge, R. Stoll, R. Zhelem, Phil Daly, M. Fitzpatrick, J. George, M. Hunten, R. Marshall, Gary Poczulp, S. Rath, R. Seaman, M. Trueblood, K. Zelaya

Proceedings Volume 9147, 91470Z (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2056834

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Sensors, Cameras, Optical benches, Observatories, Collimators, Optical filters, Charge-coupled devices, Astronomical imaging, Spectrographs

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Proceedings Article | 6 July 2006 Paper

Paper

Control and support of 4-meter class secondary and tertiary mirrors for the Thirty Meter Telescope

Dan Blanco, Myung Cho, Larry Daggert, Phil Daly, Joe DeVries, Jonathan Elias, Bruce Fitz-Patrick, Ed Hileman, Mark Hunten, Ming Liang, Mark Nickerson, Earl Pearson, Dave Rosin, Mark Sirota, Larry Stepp

Proceedings Volume 6273, 62731A (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.672626

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Actuators, Telescopes, Active optics, Control systems, Computer programming, Systems modeling, Adaptive optics, Monochromatic aberrations, Thirty Meter Telescope

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Proceedings Article | 29 June 2006 Paper

Paper

Design of the Gemini near-infrared spectrograph

Jonathan Elias, Richard Joyce, Ming Liang, Gary Muller, Edward Hileman, James George

Proceedings Volume 6269, 62694C (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.671817

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Mirrors, Spectrographs, Telescopes, Gemini Observatory, Sensors, Optical benches, Prisms, Aluminum, Collimators

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Proceedings Article | 29 June 2006 Paper

Paper

Preliminary optical design for the TMT mid-infrared adaptive optics system and echelle spectrograph

Ming Liang, J. Elias, A. Tokunaga, M. Chun, M. Richter, L. Daggert, T. Bond

Proceedings Volume 6269, 626943 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.670463

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Relays, Mirrors, Mid-IR, Spectrographs, Adaptive optics, Telescopes, Sensors, Optical design, Monochromatic aberrations

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Proceedings Article | 29 June 2006 Paper

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Design of the TMT mid-infrared echelle: science drivers and design overview

J. Elias, J. Carr, M. Richter, J. Najita, M. Chun, A. Tokunaga, M. Liu, J. Lacy, S. Strom, M. Liang, T. Bond

Proceedings Volume 6269, 62693U (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.670439

KEYWORDS: Mid-IR, Planets, Molecules, Telescopes, Adaptive optics, Stars, Spectrographs, Spectral resolution, Solar system, Planetary systems

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Proceedings Article | 29 June 2006 Paper

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Design tradeoffs for a high spectral resolution mid-infrared echelle spectrograph on the Thirty-Meter Telescope

A. Tokunaga, T. Bond, J. Elias, M. Chun, M. Richter, M. Liang, J. Lacy, L. Daggert, E. Tollestrup, M. Ressler, D. Warren, S. Fisher, J. Carr

Proceedings Volume 6269, 62693Y (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.670169

KEYWORDS: Spectrographs, Cameras, Telescopes, Mid-IR, Sensors, Spectral resolution, Adaptive optics, Mirrors, Optical instrument design, Thirty Meter Telescope

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Proceedings Article | 28 June 2006 Paper

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Performance of the Gemini near-infrared spectrograph

Jonathan Elias, Bernadette Rodgers, Richard Joyce, Manuel Lazo, Gregory Doppmann, Claudia Winge, Alberto Rodríguez-Ardila

Proceedings Volume 6269, 626914 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.671765

KEYWORDS: Gemini Observatory, Telescopes, Stars, Calibration, Sensors, Cameras, Spectrographs, Optical filters, Spectral resolution, Astronomy

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Proceedings Article | 27 June 2006 Paper

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A conceptual design for the Thirty Meter Telescope adaptive optics systems

B. Ellerbroek, C. Boyer, C. Bradley, M. Britton, S. Browne, R. Buchroeder, J.-L. Carel, M. Cho, M. Chun, R. Clare, R. Conan, L. Daggert, R. Dekany, J. Elias, D. Erickson, R. Flicker, D. Gavel, L. Gilles, P. Hampton, G. Herriot, M. Hunten, R. Joyce, M. Liang, B. Macintosh, R. Palomo, I. Powell, S. Roberts, E. Ruch, J.-C. Sinquin, M. Smith, J. Stoesz, M. Troy, G. Tyler, J.-P. Veran, C. Vogel, Q. Yang

Proceedings Volume 6272, 62720D (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.669422

KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Telescopes, Mirrors, Laser guide stars, Wavefronts, Wavefront sensors, Stars, Control systems, Imaging spectroscopy, Imaging systems

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Proceedings Article | 27 June 2006 Paper

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MIRAO: a mid-IR adaptive optics system design for TMT

Mark Chun, Jay Elias, Brent Ellerbroek, Tim Bond, Ming Liang, Richard Clare, Alan Tokunaga, Matt Richter, Larry Daggert

Proceedings Volume 6272, 62720S (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.670062

KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Relays, Telescopes, Mid-IR, Laser guide stars, Mirrors, Stars, Near infrared, Wavefronts, Space telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 30 September 2004 Paper

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Integral field spectroscopy with the Gemini Near-Infrared Spectrograph

Jeremy Allington-Smith, Cornelis Dubbeldam, Robert Content, Colin Dunlop, David Robertson, Jay Elias, Bernadette Rodgers, James Turner

Proceedings Volume 5492, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.551627

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Spectrographs, Telescopes, Gemini Observatory, Image quality, Light scattering, Surface roughness, Scattering, Optics manufacturing, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 29 September 2004 Paper

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Passive compensation of gravity flexure in optical instruments

Edward Hileman, Jay Elias, Richard Joyce, Ronald Probst, Ming Liang, Earl Pearson

Proceedings Volume 5495, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.550466

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Actuators, Collimators, Telescopes, Sensors, Cryocoolers, Space telescopes, Astronomy, Infrared cameras, Finite element methods

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Proceedings Article | 21 August 1998 Paper

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Design of the Gemini near-infrared spectrometer

Jonathan Elias, Daniel Vukobratovich, John Andrew, Myung K. Cho, Randy Cuberly, Ken Don, Allen Gerzoff, Charles Harmer, D. Harris, Julie Heynssens, J. Hicks, A. Kovacs, Cheng Li, M. Liang, Il-Kwon Moon, Earl Pearson, G. Plum, Nicolas Roddier, Janet Tvedt, Richard Wolff, Woon-Yin Wong

Proceedings Volume 3354, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.317281

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Mirrors, Telescopes, Spectroscopy, Gemini Observatory, Sensors, Prisms, Optical filters, Light scattering, Relays

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Proceedings Article | 6 June 1995 Paper

Paper

Design of an efficient infrared spectrometer for large telescopes

Brooke Gregory, Jonathan Elias, Richard Elston, Timothy Ellis

Proceedings Volume 2475, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.211270

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Sensors, Telescopes, Imaging systems, Mirrors, Spectroscopy, Reflectivity, Gemini Observatory, Collimators, Optical instrument design

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Proceedings Article | 1 July 1990 Paper

Paper

Cerro Tololo infrared spectrometer

Brooke Gregory, D. DePoy, Jonathan Elias, Andres Montane, Gabriel Perez, Roger Smith, Gary Webb

Proceedings Volume 1235, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.19078

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Spectroscopy, Infrared spectroscopy, Telescopes, Mirrors, Infrared telescopes, Astronomy, Aluminum, Infrared radiation, Collimators

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