Summary
The main methods of obtaining “3D” data in optical/infrared astronomy are briefly reviewed before focussing on integral field spectroscopy (IFS). The major techniques are compared using a simple figure of merit: the specific information density. Although this analysis strongly favours image slicing generally, considerations of complexity, cost and signal/noise optimisation for a particular astrophysical study may produce different results. The advantage of using the Advanced Image Slicer paradigm to maximise both throughput and sampling effciency within a small instrument volume is noted; together with the technical challenges. The range and diversity of IFS instrumentation currently available and planned is demonstrated. This shows that IFS is now a mature technique, central to the aspirations of all observatories and of great relevance to Extremely Large Telescopes.
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Allington-Smith, J. (2007). 3D Instrumentation. In: Kissler-Patig, M., Walsh, J.R., Roth, M.M. (eds) Science Perspectives for 3D Spectroscopy. Eso Astrophysics Symposia European Southern Observatory. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-73491-8_1
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