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Researchers at the IAP and Fraunhofer IOF develop spectrometer for ESA satellites to study climate change
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SEM image of the deterministic AR structures.
SEM image of the deterministic AR structures.
Image: IAP

In 2027, the European Space Agency (ESA) is planning a satellite mission to analyze the Earth's heat balance. The spectrometer required for this, which enables precise measurements in the extreme far infrared range, is being developed in the FORUM project. The component of this measuring device is a beam splitter that is transparent for this extreme bandwidth over the entire spectral range. 
This was realized at the Fraunhofer IOF with the help of researchers from the IAP. 

The first airworthy components have already been delivered.

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  1. Eilenberger, Falk, Dr Project leader Photonics in 2D-Materials
    falk.eilenberger@uni-jena.de +49 3641 807-274 +49 3641 9-47802

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