NISP

NISP
NISP
Responsible scientist
Rafael
Rebolo López

    NISP is an infrared spectrograph for the EUCLID mission.

    EUCLID is an ESA mission in the Cosmic Vision 2015-2025 program, and its main aim is to obtain a map of the Dark matter of the Universe. The mission will investigate the distance-redshift relationship and the evolution of cosmic structures by measuring shapes and redshifts of galaxies and clusters of galaxies out to redshifts ~2, or equivalently to a look-back time of 10 billion years. In this way, Euclid will cover the entire period over which dark energy played a significant role in accelerating the expansion.

    The IAC, in close collaboration with the UPCT (Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena) participates in the design, fabrication and operation of the ICU (Instrument Control Unit) of NISP. The IAC will be in charge of the Thermal monitor and control module, the control electronics for the in-flight calibration unit, and the grism and filter wheels.

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      NISP (EUCLID)
      The Near Infrared Spectrometer and Photometer (NISP) is an infrared spectrograph for the EUCLID mission. The aim of EUCLID is to obtain a map of the Dark matter of the Universe. NISP will provide near infrared photometry, low resolution spectra and redshifts of millions galaxies. IAC participates in the development of NISP Instrument Control Unit.
      Rafael
      Rebolo López

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