Comparison of linear and rotationally shearing interferometric layouts for extrasolar planet detection from space

Physics – Optics

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Astronomical Telescopes, Image Processing, Light Interferometry, Planets, Optical Transfer Function, Optical Modulation, Fourier Transform Optics

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We use the point spread function and the modulation transfer function (MTF) as two figures-of-merit to evaluate the performance of the multiaperture interferometric configurations for the detection of a faint planet in the vicinity of its bright star. We design nonredundant interferometric layouts that provide satisfactory coverage of the spatial frequencies of interest. We propose a design incorporating a rotating, rotationally shearing interferometer in a gravity-free environment and compare its performance with the Earth-based, fixed, linear configurations. The side peak of its MTF may be centered on the coordinate associated with a likely planet spatial frequency, resulting in planet signal enhancement and isolation.

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