III LIOM International Workshop
The SMALL-ELF Telescope – Achieving Optical Coherence
February 3rd–5th, 2025
Venue: IACTEC, La Laguna
Presentation
El tercer taller internacional de LIOM se centró en el telescopio SMALL-ELF y en los avances necesarios para alcanzar la coherencia óptica, reuniendo a líderes científicos, ingenieros y expertos internacionales en optomecánica, fotónica y comunicación científica.
Key Discussion Topics
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Science with SMALL-ELF
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LIOM/SELF/ELF Messaging strategies
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SELF Optics Concept Overview
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Wavefront sensing: methods and collaborations
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New public and private strategies for telescope development
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Telescope machine strategies (AI, data science, US Air Force input)
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Synergistic programs and international partnerships (SURI, Worden, Langlois, Jefferies, Fletcher)
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Mirror optomechanics and control systems
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Achieving coherence: challenges and solutions
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Strategies for accelerating SELF/ELF progress
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Photonic instruments and prospects
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Thin mirror manufacturing challenges and solutions
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Solving vibration problems
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Effective messaging for scientific communication
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Preparing for ELF and future scaling
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Partnerships with universities (Rochester, Lyon, UCLA) and companies (AVS)
Workshop Subject Outline
Review of Activities
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LIOM activities and updates
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SMALL-ELF science case
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SELF engineering concepts
Messaging & Communication
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Messaging and public communication strategies
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Effective messaging for LIOM/SELF/ELF
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Intellectual property and collaborative frameworks
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Preparing for ELF and engaging partners
Optics & Engineering
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SELF optics concept and coherence requirements
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Mirror manufacturing challenges and updates
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Vibration and thin mirror solutions
Photonics & Wavefront
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Photonic instruments
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Wavefront sensing: experimental methods and progress updates
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Machine learning approaches
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Real-sky data integration
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Photonic sensing prospects
Networking & Partnerships
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LightBridges, AVS, USSF collaborations
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Universities: Rochester, UCLA, Lyon, Georgia Tech, others