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NASA NTRS · 19930000505

Controllable Optical Delay Line For Stellar Interferometry

Abstract

Prototype optical delay line for use in Big Optical Array stellar interferometer developed by Naval Research Laboratory, is advanced version of Mark III stellar interferometer at Mt. Wilson. Several delay lines used in system; their purpose to equalize optical pathlengths from target star to beam combiner in interferometer via each of arms of interferometer. Features passive mechanical suppression of vibrations plus active control for tracking, slewing, and suppression of vibrations.

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Colavita, Mark, Hines, Braden E., Shao, Michael. 1993-09-01. Controllable Optical Delay Line For Stellar Interferometry. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19930000505

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