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Room and Hardware Considerations
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Installing a **COMPASS** system requires careful planning to ensure optimal performance and long-term stability.
Proper preparation includes considerations for **room setup, optical table selection, acquisition computer
specifications, laser identification, and environmental controls**. Each of these factors plays a significant role
in instrument performance. Consequently, before beginning the installation process, we recommend evaluating the
information, some of which is provided simply as educational resources.


.. toctree::
   :caption: Preparing for a COMPASS
   :maxdepth: 2

   room_preparation.rst
   table.rst
   computer.rst
   lasers.rst