Topological pupil segmentation and point spread function analysis for large aperture imaging systems

Yi Ting Feng, Jaren Nicholas Ashcraft, James B. Breckinridge, James E. Harvey, Ewan S. Douglas, Heejoo Choi, Charles Lillie, Tony Hull, Dae Wook Kim

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7 Scopus citations

Abstract

Future large aperture telescopes and high contrast imaging systems will often include segment gaps, structural obscurations, along with outer edges which produce diffraction effects that are disadvantageous to high contrast imaging (e.g., for exoplanet detection) or continuous wavefront control across the optical aperture. We present an optimization strategy for several pupil segment topologies for next-generation telescope concepts. Wave propagation results based on diffraction-limited point spread function analyses using Fraunhofer diffraction theory are presented using the Python-based POPPY simulation tool.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAOPC 2020
Subtitle of host publicationOptics Ultra Precision Manufacturing and Testing
EditorsLingbao Kong, Dawei Zhang, Xichun Luo
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510639577
DOIs
StatePublished - 2020
Event2020 Applied Optics and Photonics China: Optics Ultra Precision Manufacturing and Testing, AOPC 2020 - Shanghai, China
Duration: Jun 29 2020Jun 30 2020

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume11568
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

Conference2020 Applied Optics and Photonics China: Optics Ultra Precision Manufacturing and Testing, AOPC 2020
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShanghai
Period6/29/206/30/20

Keywords

  • Diffraction effects
  • Exoplanet
  • High contrast
  • Large segmented mirrors
  • Pinwheel pupil
  • Scattered light
  • Starlight suppression
  • Telescope structures

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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