RIMAS  Dewar


The dewar accommodates all the optics and both detectors. There are two filter wheels to quickly switch between the broad band filters and low res and high res grisms

Dewar internal layout:

A module in the front of the dewar accommodates slits, filters and interface to MOHSIS unit.

dewar-internal-layout

External view of the dewar:

external dewar

RIMAS instrument is cooled with cryomechanical Sumitomo Guifford-McMahon cryocooler, which will allow  uninterrupted instrument operation for extended period of time. Our previous experience with Sumitomo cryocoolers demonstrated a reliable operation with low vibration level.