[en] We present a new design of a phase mask coronagraph implemented with subwavelength diffractive optical elements consisting of optimized surface-relief gratings. Phase mask coronagraphy is a recent technique that seeks to accommodate both high dynamic and high angular resolution imaging of faint sources around bright astrophysical objects such as exoplanets orbiting their host stars. The original design we propose is a new, integrated, and flexible solution to the pi phase-shift chromaticity of the phase mask coronagraphs. It will allow broadband observations, i.e., shorter integration times and object characterizations, by means of spectroscopic analysis. The feasibility of the component manufacturing is also considered through a tolerance study.
Disciplines :
Space science, astronomy & astrophysics
Author, co-author :
Mawet, Dimitri
Riaud, Pierre ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département d'astrophys., géophysique et océanographie (AGO) > Astroph. extragalactique et observations spatiales (AEOS)
Surdej, Jean ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département d'astrophys., géophysique et océanographie (AGO) > Astroph. extragalactique et observations spatiales (AEOS)
Baudrand, Jacques
Language :
English
Title :
Subwavelength surface-relief gratings for stellar coronagraphy
Publication date :
01 December 2005
Journal title :
Applied Optics
ISSN :
1559-128X
eISSN :
2155-3165
Publisher :
Optical Society of America, Washington, United States - District of Columbia
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