Prof. Raymond F. Mercier Profile

Prof. Raymond F. Mercier

at Institut d'Astrophysique Spatiale

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Publications (23)

Proceedings Article | 12 July 2019 Open Access

Open Access

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Optical alignment of the Solar Orbiter EUI flight instrument

A. Mazzoli, J. -P. Halain, F. Auchère, J. Barbay, S. Meining, A. Philippon, G. Morinaud, S. Roose, M. -L. Hellin, L. Jacques, U. Schühle, C. Dumesnil, R. Mercier, E. Renotte, P. Rochus

Proceedings Volume 11180, 111801O (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2535979

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Optical alignment, Interferometry, Imaging systems, Telescopes, Extreme ultraviolet, Interferometers, 3D metrology, Wavefronts, Channel projecting optics

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Proceedings Article | 6 July 2018 Presentation + Paper

Presentation + Paper

The EUI flight instrument of Solar Orbiter: from optical alignment to end-to-end calibration

J.-P. Halain, E. Renotte, F. Auchère, D. Berghmans, F. Delmotte, L. Harra, W. Schmutz, U. Schühle, R. Aznar Cuadrado, C. Dumesnil, M. Gyo, T. Kennedy, C. Verbeeck, J. Barbay, B. Giordanengo, S. Gissot , A. Gottwald, K. Heerlein, M.-L. Hellin, A. Hermans, V. Hervier, L. Jacques, C. Laubis, A. Mazzoli, S. Meining, R. Mercier, A. Philippon, S. Roose, L. Rossi, F. Scholze, P. Smith, L. Teriaca, X. Zhang, P. Rochus

Proceedings Volume 10699, 106990H (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2309339

KEYWORDS: Extreme ultraviolet, Calibration, Cameras, Mirrors, Optical alignment, Sensors, Telescopes, Interferometry, Fermium, Frequency modulation

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Proceedings Article | 21 November 2017 Open Access

Open Access

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Aspherisation of the GALEX beam-splitter

Raymond Mercier, Michel Mullot, Michel Lamare

Proceedings Volume 10569, 1056909 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2307947

KEYWORDS: Wavefronts, Interferometry, Ions, Interferometers, Distortion, Telescopes, Reflection, Diffraction, Sensors, Polishing

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Proceedings Article | 21 September 2015 Paper

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The extreme ultraviolet imager of solar orbiter: optical design and alignment scheme

J.-P. Halain, A. Mazzoli, S. Meining, P. Rochus, E. Renotte, F. Auchère, U. Schühle, F. Delmotte, C. Dumesnil, A. Philippon, R. Mercier, A. Hermans

Proceedings Volume 9604, 96040H (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2185631

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Sensors, Optical alignment, Extreme ultraviolet, Interferometry, Imaging systems, Optical design, Staring arrays, Aluminum, Bandpass filters

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Proceedings Article | 21 September 2015 Paper

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The extreme UV imager telescope on-board the Solar Orbiter mission: overview of phase C and D

J.-P. Halain, P. Rochus, E. Renotte, A. Hermans, L. Jacques, F. Auchère, D. Berghmans, L. Harra, U. Schühle, W. Schmutz, A. Zhukov, R. Aznar Cuadrado, F. Delmotte, C. Dumesnil, M. Gyo, T. Kennedy, P. Smith, J. Tandy, R. Mercier, C. Verbeeck

Proceedings Volume 9604, 96040G (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2185634

KEYWORDS: Scanning tunneling microscopy, Fermium, Frequency modulation, Instrument modeling, Extreme ultraviolet, Optical filters, Sensors, Space operations, Imaging systems, Manufacturing

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Proceedings Article | 24 July 2014 Paper

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The extreme UV imager of solar orbiter: from detailed design to flight model

J.-P. Halain, P. Rochus, E. Renotte, F. Auchère, D. Berghmans, L. Harra, U. Schühle, W. Schmutz, A. Zhukov, R. Aznar Cuadrado, F. Delmotte, C. Dumesnil, M. Gyo, T. Kennedy, R. Mercier, F. Verbeeck, M. Thome, K. Heerlein, A. Hermans, L. Jacques, A. Mazzoli, S. Meining, L. Rossi, J. Tandy, P. Smith, B. Winter

Proceedings Volume 9144, 914408 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2055207

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Optical filters, Mirrors, Scanning tunneling microscopy, Cameras, Space operations, Mathematical modeling, Interfaces, Extreme ultraviolet, Imaging systems

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Proceedings Article | 26 September 2013 Paper

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Development of multilayer coatings for solar orbiter EUV imaging telescopes

Franck Delmotte, Evgueni Meltchakov, Sébastien de Rossi, Françoise Bridou, Arnaud Jérome, François Varnière, Raymond Mercier, Frédéric Auchère, Xueyan Zhang, Bruno Borgo, Cydalise Dumesnil, Serge François, Marc Roulliay, Udo Strauch

Proceedings Volume 8862, 88620A (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2036050

KEYWORDS: Multilayers, Reflectivity, Extreme ultraviolet, Telescopes, Space telescopes, Synchrotrons, Aluminum, Mirrors, Deposition processes, Space operations

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Proceedings Article | 3 May 2013 Paper

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Single and multi-channel Al-based multilayer systems for space applications in EUV range

E. Meltchakov, S. De Rossi, R. Mercier, F. Varniere, A. Jérome, F. Auchere, X. Zhang, M. Roulliay, F. Delmotte

Proceedings Volume 8777, 87771C (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2017058

KEYWORDS: Multilayers, Reflectivity, Extreme ultraviolet, Iron, Aluminum, Solar processes, Mirrors, Space telescopes, Optical coatings, Telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 17 September 2012 Paper

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The EUI instrument on board the Solar Orbiter mission: from breadboard and prototypes to instrument model validation

J.-P. Halain, P. Rochus, E. Renotte, T. Appourchaux, D. Berghmans, L. Harra, U. Schühle, W. Schmutz, F. Auchère, A. Zhukov, C. Dumesnil, F. Delmotte, T. Kennedy, R. Mercier, D. Pfiffner, L. Rossi, J. Tandy, A. BenMoussa, P. Smith

Proceedings Volume 8443, 844307 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.924343

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Extreme ultraviolet, Optical filters, Prototyping, Coating, Instrument modeling, Thermal modeling, Cameras, Mirrors, Sun

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Proceedings Article | 27 April 2010 Paper

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Modal conversion of a phase-locked extended-cavity diode laser array into a single lobe

David Pabœuf, Florian Emaury, Sébastien de Rossi, Arnaud Jérome, Michel Lamare, Raymond Mercier, Gaëlle Lucas-Leclin, Patrick Georges

Proceedings Volume 7720, 77200P (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.854464

KEYWORDS: Diffractive optical elements, Near field, Semiconductor lasers, Diffraction, Diffraction gratings, Fiber Bragg gratings, Binary data, Near field optics, Laser sources, Superposition

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Proceedings Article | 30 December 2008 Paper

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Optimizing fused silica polishing processes for 351nm high-power laser application

J. Néauport, C. Ambard, H. Bercegol, O. Cahuc, J. Champreux, J. Charles, P. Cormont, N. Darbois, P. Darnis, J. Destribats, E. Fargin, I. Iordanoff, R. Laheurte, L. Lamaignère, P. Legros, R. Mercier, F. Pilon

Proceedings Volume 7132, 71321I (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.804414

KEYWORDS: Silica, Polishing, High power lasers, Magnetorheological finishing, Diamond, Etching, Laser development, Abrasives, Optical spheres, HF etching

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 2008 Paper

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Ion beam manufacturing of a graded-phase mirror for the generation of square "top hat" laser beams

R. Mercier, M. Lamare, M. Mullot, V. Bagnoud, X. Ribeyre, J. Luce, J. Néauport

Proceedings Volume 7102, 71020E (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.797629

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Ion beams, Manufacturing, Optical simulations, Laser resonators, Etching, Ions, Optical amplifiers, Optical fabrication, Wavefronts

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Proceedings Article | 3 October 2007 Paper

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HECOR: a HElium CORonagraphy aboard the Herschel sounding rocket

Frédéric Auchère, Marie-Françoise Ravet-Krill, John Moses, Frédéric Rouesnel, Jean-Pierre Moalic, Denis Barbet, Christophe Hecquet, Arnaud Jérome, Raymond Mercier, Jean-Christophe Leclec'h, Franck Delmotte, Jeffrey Newmark

Proceedings Volume 6689, 66890A (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.751447

KEYWORDS: Coronagraphy, Reflectivity, Mirrors, Multilayers, Coating, Extreme ultraviolet, Helium, Solar processes, Rockets, Stray light

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Proceedings Article | 15 September 2005 Paper

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Innovative designs for the imaging suite on Solar Orbiter

Frederic Auchere, Xueyen Song, Frederic Rouesnel, Thierry Appourchaux, Jean-Jacques Fourmon, Jean-Christophe Le Clec'h, Michel Berthe, Jean-Marc Defise, Emmanuel Mazy, Pierre Rochus, Raymond Mercier, Marie-Francoise Ravet

Proceedings Volume 5901, 590115 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.620863

KEYWORDS: Sun, Mirrors, Telescopes, Imaging systems, Image resolution, Extreme ultraviolet, Sensors, Space operations, Coronagraphy, Space telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 25 February 2004 Paper

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Ion-beam-deposited Mo/Si multilayers for EUV imaging applications in astrophysics

Marie-Francoise Ravet, Francoise Bridou, Xueyan Zhang-Song, Arnaud Jerome, Franck Delmotte, Raymond Mercier, Marie Bougnet, Philippe Bouyries, Jean-Pierre Delaboudiniere

Proceedings Volume 5250, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.514597

KEYWORDS: Reflectivity, Multilayers, Telescopes, Mirrors, Calibration, Extreme ultraviolet, Reflectometry, Ion beams, Silicon, Reflector telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 18 February 2004 Paper

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MAGRITTE optomechanical design and mirror manufacturing

Emmanuel Mazy, Jean-Marc Defise, Jean-Philippe Halain, Pierre Rochus, Laurence Rossi, Raymond Mercier, Marie-Francoise Ravet, Franck Delmotte, Mourad Idir

Proceedings Volume 5249, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.513998

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Extreme ultraviolet, Telescopes, Optical benches, Coating, Space telescopes, Space operations, Optical filters, Multilayers, Solar processes

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Proceedings Article | 4 February 2004 Paper

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MAGRITTE: an instrument suite for the solar atmospheric imaging assembly (AIA) aboard the Solar Dynamics Observatory

Pierre Rochus, Jean-Marc Defise, Jean-Philippe Halain, Claude Jamar, Emmanuel Mazy, Laurence Rossi, Tanguy Thibert, Frederic Clette, Pierre Cugnon, David Berghmans, Jean-Francois Hochedez, Jean-Pierre Delaboudiniere, Frederic Auchere, Raymond Mercier, Marie-Francoise Ravet, Franck Delmotte, Mourad Idir, Udo Schuehle, Volker Bothmer, Silvano Fineschi, Russell Howard, John Moses, Jeffrey Newmark

Proceedings Volume 5171, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.503964

KEYWORDS: Extreme ultraviolet, Telescopes, Solar processes, Mirrors, Iron, Optical filters, Observatories, Space telescopes, Optical benches, Aluminum

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Proceedings Article | 4 February 2004 Paper

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EUVI: the STEREO-SECCHI extreme ultraviolet imager

Jean-Pierre Wuelser, James Lemen, Theodore Tarbell, C. Wolfson, Joseph Cannon, Brock Carpenter, Dexter Duncan, Glenn Gradwohl, Syndie Meyer, Augustus Moore, Rosemarie Navarro, J. Pearson, George Rossi, Larry Springer, Russell Howard, John Moses, Jeffrey Newmark, Jean-Pierre Delaboudiniere, Guy Artzner, Frederic Auchere, Marie Bougnet, Philippe Bouyries, Francoise Bridou, Jean-Yves Clotaire, Gerard Colas, Franck Delmotte, Arnaud Jerome, Michel Lamare, Raymond Mercier, Michel Mullot, Marie-Francoise Ravet, Xueyan Song, Volker Bothmer, Werner Deutsch

Proceedings Volume 5171, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.506877

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Telescopes, Space telescopes, Extreme ultraviolet, Charge-coupled devices, Optical filters, Calibration, Coating, Observatories, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 11 February 2003 Paper

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The solar high-resolution imager: coronagraph LYOT mission

Jean-Claude Vial, Xueyan Song, Philippe Lemaire, Alan Gabriel, Jean-Pierre Delaboudiniere, Karine Bocchialini, Serge Koutchmy, Philippe Lamy, Raymond Mercier, Marie Francoise Ravet, Frederic Auchere

Proceedings Volume 4853, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.460291

KEYWORDS: Coronagraphy, Mirrors, Telescopes, Imaging systems, Solar processes, Sensors, Space telescopes, Spatial resolution, Sun, Curium

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Proceedings Article | 25 October 1999 Paper

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Optical design and performance of the IR microscope beamline at SUPERACO-France

Francois Polack, Raymond Mercier, Laurent Nahon, Catherine Armellin, Jean Pierre Marx, Michel Tanguy, Marie-Emmanuelle Couprie, Paul Dumas

Proceedings Volume 3775, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.366647

KEYWORDS: Microscopes, Objectives, Mirrors, Synchrotrons, Collimators, Infrared microscopy, Synchrotron radiation, Signal to noise ratio, Diffraction, Infrared radiation

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Proceedings Article | 6 September 1999 Paper

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High-precision cylindrical and quasi-cylindrical aspherization of small surfaces by ion beam figuring

Raymond Mercier, Michel Mullot, Michel Lamare, Gerard Tissot

Proceedings Volume 3739, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.360139

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Ion beams, Photomasks, Ions, Optical spheres, Surface finishing, Interferometry, Silicon, Spherical lenses, Polishing

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Proceedings Article | 19 August 1996 Paper

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Nanometric precision bidimensional optical flat testing

Raymond Mercier, Michel Lamare, P. Picart, Jean-Paul Marioge

Proceedings Volume 2775, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.246741

KEYWORDS: Optical testing, Cameras, Optical spheres, Image registration, Precision optics, Spherical lenses, Phase measurement, Optics manufacturing, Interferometry, Phase shifts

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Proceedings Article | 7 September 1994 Paper

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Use of nematic thin-film coatings for visualizing the defects on polished glass surfaces

Maxim Tomilin, Raymond Mercier, Jean-Paul Marioge, Michel Mullot, Gerard Tissot, L. Bernstein, Gerard Roblin

Proceedings Volume 2262, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.185783

KEYWORDS: Surface finishing, Polishing, Visualization, Glasses, Microscopes, Thin films, Thin film coatings, Optical coatings, Cerium, Oxides

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Conference Committee Involvement (4)

Optical Fabrication, Testing, and Metrology IV

7 September 2011 | Marseille, France

Optical Fabrication, Testing, and Metrology III

2 September 2008 | Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Optical Fabrication, Testing, and Metrology II

13 September 2005 | Jena, Germany

Optical Fabrication, Testing, and Metrology

30 September 2003 | St. Etienne, France

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