Adaptive optics for fiber-fed interferometers

Michael Hart; Thomas Stalcup; Olivier Durney; Nicholas Emerson; Keith Powell; Michael Ward; Greg Feller; Rick Kendrick; James Mason; Matthew Bold; Larry Dewell; Tracy Kubo

doi:10.1117/12.2018046

29 May 2013 Adaptive optics for fiber-fed interferometers

Michael Hart, Thomas Stalcup, Olivier Durney, Nicholas Emerson, Keith Powell, Michael Ward, Greg Feller, Rick Kendrick, James Mason, Matthew Bold, Larry Dewell, Tracy Kubo

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Proceedings Volume 8725, Micro- and Nanotechnology Sensors, Systems, and Applications V; 87250U (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2018046
Event: SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing, 2013, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Abstract

Optical interferometry is a cost-effective means to extend the resolving power of astronomical instruments. Typically, the light from separate small and movable telescopes is brought through vacuum pipes to a central beam combiner. We are developing a new generation of AO systems to enhance the performance of interferometers in which the vacuum lines are replaced with optical fibers. The AO, included on each of the telescopes, concentrates light on the fiber inputs to achieve the greatest optical throughput. We describe the design approach to the AO systems, how their requirements differ from those of a traditional system, and how the addition of AO enables further enhancements to the design of optical interferometers.

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Michael Hart, Thomas Stalcup, Olivier Durney, Nicholas Emerson, Keith Powell, Michael Ward, Greg Feller, Rick Kendrick, James Mason, Matthew Bold, Larry Dewell, and Tracy Kubo "Adaptive optics for fiber-fed interferometers", Proc. SPIE 8725, Micro- and Nanotechnology Sensors, Systems, and Applications V, 87250U (29 May 2013); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2018046

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