End-to-end simulations of different coronagraphic techniques

John E. Krist, Dwight C. Moody, Dimitri Mawet, John T. Trauger, Ruslan Belikov, Stuart B. Shaklan, Olivier Guyon, Robert J. Vanderbei

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Abstract

The NASA exoplanet exploration program is dedicated to developing technologies for detecting and characterizing extrasolar planets. In support of that program we have evaluated three different coronagraphic techniques (bandlimited Lyot, optical vortex, and phase-induced pupil apodization) using optical propagation simulations. These utilized a complete hypothetical telescope+coronagraph system with phase and amplitude aberrations. Wavefront control using dual sequential deformable mirrors was performed. We discuss the different computational techniques necessary to accurately simulate each coronagraph.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationTechniques and Instrumentation for Detection of Exoplanets IV
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
EventTechniques and Instrumentation for Detection of Exoplanets IV - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: Aug 4 2009Aug 5 2009

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume7440
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Other

OtherTechniques and Instrumentation for Detection of Exoplanets IV
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period8/4/098/5/09

Keywords

  • PIAA
  • bandlimited coronagraph
  • coronagraph
  • optical modeling
  • optical vortex coronagraph

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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