Experimental Telescope Array Imitator: A Multiwavelength Four Beams Generator for space-based Nulling Interferometry
Eng. Ida Sigusch
TU Delft
Day
Monday · 2026-10-12
Time
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM
Track
General / Plenary
Session
Exhibition and Poster Session-1
Venue
ICSO 2026 Conference Venue
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In 30 seconds
The multiwavelength four-beam telescope array imitator provides a critical testbed for validating the optical performance of space-based nulling interferometers. By simultaneously generating four identical beams at multiple infrared wavelengths, the system enables experimental study of beam combination strategies and polarization effects. This platform is vital for confirming the high-contrast detection performance required for upcoming exoplanet characterization missions.
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