Gemini multi-conjugate adaptive optics system review I: Design, trade-offs and integration

Francois Rigaut, Benoit Neichel, Maxime Boccas +27

The Gemini Multi-conjugate adaptive optics System (GeMS) at the Gemini South telescope in Cerro Pach{ó}n is the first sodium-based multi-Laser Guide Star (LGS) adaptive optics syst…