Beam combination schemes and technologies for the Planet Formation Imager

Stefano Minardi*, Sylvestre Lacour, Jean Philippe Berger, Lucas Labadie, Robert R Thomson, Chris Haniff, Michael Ireland

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Abstract

The Planet Formation Imager initiative aims at developing the next generation large scale facility for imaging astronomical optical interferometry operating in the mid-infrared. Here we report on the progress of the Planet Formation Imager Technical Working Group on the beam-combination instruments. We will discuss various available options for the science and fringe-Tracker beam combination instruments, ranging from direct imaging, to non-redundant fiber arrays, to integrated optics solutions. Besides considering basic characteristics of the schemes, we will investigate the maturity of the available technological platforms at near-and mid-infrared wavelengths.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOptical and Infrared Interferometry and Imaging V
EditorsFabien Malbet, Michelle J. Creech-Eakman, Peter G. Tuthill
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510601949
ISBN (Print)9781510601932
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 4 Aug 2016
EventOptical and Infrared Interferometry and Imaging V - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Duration: 27 Jun 20161 Jul 2016

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE
PublisherSPIE
Volume9907
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceOptical and Infrared Interferometry and Imaging V
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityEdinburgh
Period27/06/161/07/16

Keywords

  • Future Interferometric Facilities
  • Multi-Telescope Beam Combiners
  • Stellar Interferometry

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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