Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Dec 2005
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2005aas...207.8608r&link_type=abstract
American Astronomical Society Meeting 207, #86.08; Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, Vol. 37, p.1313
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
Scientific paper
Key technical challenges of optical interferometry - phasing of telescopes, optical delay control, beam transport, combination, detection, data extraction - have been demonstrated in interferometer prototypes. First generation facilities are now enabling an outpouring of science at angular resolutions as small as 1 milliarcsec. Extrapolating from this experience, it is already possible to map out with confidence numerous alternative paths for optical interferometry in the future. Are the most promising directions ultra-high angular resolution, precision imagery, astrometry, high dynamic range, wide field, faint sources - some combination of the above? Broad community input is needed to address such strategy questions.
This talk will give a snapshot of the current status, an overview of some second-generation concepts, and explore how recent experience may suggest directions for the future. It will also sketch a roadmap for interferometry planning over the next few years.
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