6 papers
WST instrument Exposure Time Calculator: full simulation of multi-mode spectrograph performance from source to detector
Matteo Ferro, Matteo Genoni, Henri M. J. Boffin +13
We present a comprehensive Exposure Time Calculator (ETC) developed for the Wide-field Spectroscopic Telescope (WST) concept. The WST, currently in its conceptual phase, is designe…
Intrinsic iron abundance spreads in globular clusters
J. Schiappacasse-Ulloa, S. Lucatello, L. Magrini +2
Globular Clusters (GCs) host multiple stellar populations, likely composed of a subset of FG stars that enriched the intracluster medium and gave rise to SG stars, each characteris…
HRMOS: A High-Resolution Multi-Object Spectrograph for the VLT
Laura Magrini, Thomas Bensby, Sofia Randich +174
This White Paper presents the scientific rationale and instrument concept for HRMOS (High-Resolution Multi-Object Spectrograph), a next-generation instrument proposed for the ESO V…
Tracing the Early Milky Way with Globular Clusters: The Diagnostic Power of Neutron-Capture Elements
J. Schiappacasse-Ulloa, L. Berni, S. Lucatello +3
Globular clusters (GCs) are fundamental tracers of the early assembly of the Milky Way (MW). They formed in diverse environments -- including both our Galaxy and dwarf galaxies --…
Barium isotopic ratios in metal-poor stars: calibrating the method with globular clusters
Riano E. Giribaldi, Laura Magrini, Jose Schiappacasse-Ulloa +2
Identifying the nucleosynthesis processes behind heavy-element enrichment in stellar atmospheres is challenging. It typically relies on comparing observed abundance-to-iron ratios…
Neutron-Capture Element Signatures in Globular Clusters: Insights from the Gaia-ESO Survey
J. Schiappacasse-Ulloa, L. Magrini, S. Lucatello +8
Globular clusters (GCs) are key to understanding the formation and evolution of our Galaxy. While the abundances of light and Fe-peak elements in GCs have been widely studied, inve…