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NICI Dichroic/Beamsplitter Wheel

NICI is configured with a Dichroic/Beamsplitter wheel to provide a number of options for splitting the beam between the two science channels. However, in its initial configuration, only one beamsplitter will be available.


NICI Dichroic Wheel
Name Channel 1 (Red) response Channel 2 (Blue) response Gemini ID
Open 100% 0% --
Mirror 0% 100% G5702
H 50/50 Beamsplitter 50% over H window 50% over H window G5701
Alignment Mirror G5703


Created July 15, 2005, B. Rodgers and T. Hayward

Modified 26 October 2007, E. Christensen