First fringes with an integrated-optics beam combiner at 10 µm A new step towards instrument miniaturization for mid-infrared interferometry

Journal Article · Fri Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 2011 · Astronomy & Astrophysics: a European Journal, 531:Art. No. A48

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/201116727· OSTI ID:1025070

Labadie, L; Martin, G; Anheier, Norman C; Arezki, B; Qiao, Hong ^[1]; Bernacki, Bruce E; Kern, Pierre

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Context. Observations of milliarcsecond-resolution scales and high dynamic range hold a central place in the exploration of distant planetary systems in order to achieve, for instance, the spectroscopic characterization of exo-Earths or the detailed mapping of their protoplanetary disc birthplace. Multi-aperture infrared interferometry, either from the ground or from space, is a very powerful technique to tackle these goals. However, significant technical

• Research Organization: Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-76RL01830
• OSTI ID: 1025070
• Report Number(s): PNNL-SA-81428; AAEJAF; 600306000; TRN: US201120%%254
• Journal Information: Astronomy & Astrophysics: a European Journal, 531:Art. No. A48, Vol. 531; ISSN 0004-6361
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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