Alexis Deboos
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Alexis Deboos is an optical engineer and astronomer whose work centers on the design and development of high-performance instrumentation for ground-based telescopes. His primary research area is opto-mechanical engineering, with a focus on creating cost-effective, all-spherical lens systems that deliver wide-field, high-resolution imaging. Deboos’s most notable contribution is the design of an all-spherical five-lens focal reducer for the 2.3-meter Thai National Telescope, a project led by the National Astronomical Research Institute (NARIT). This innovative system achieves a 14.6-arcminute circular field of view with a pixel scale of 0.42 arcseconds per pixel and a spatial resolution better than 1.2 arcseconds across the full field—all using spherical lenses, which significantly reduce manufacturing complexity and cost compared to aspherical alternatives. Though his most-cited paper has garnered 4 citations, its technical impact is substantial within the niche of telescope instrumentation, demonstrating a practical solution for enhancing the capabilities of mid-sized observatories. Deboos’s work exemplifies how careful optical design can democratize access to high-quality astronomical imaging, making him a valuable contributor to the advancement of observational astronomy in Southeast Asia.
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