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Astronomical research of the next decade is related to the quest for our Origins. The science requirements provided by those topics are very constraining for the future instrumentation of VLT, calling for high spatial and spectral resolutions, and high dynamic range and sensitivity. We are studying the application of an emerging key technology to achieve these aims. Based on the micro-electronics fabrication process, Micro-Opto-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MOEMS) are compact, scalable, rep-licable and may be customized for specific tasks. They will be widely integrated in next-generation astronomical instruments, such as Adaptive Optics systems and Multi-Object Spectrographs.
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Zamkotsian, F., Burgarella, D., Buat, V., Dohlen, K., Ferrari, M. (2002). MOEMS, Key Optical Components for the Future Instrumentation of VLT. In: Bergeron, J., Monnet, G. (eds) Scientific Drivers for ESO Future VLT/VLTI Instrumentation. ESO Astrophysics Symposia. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-43215-0_24
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