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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