Numerical phase front propagation for the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna
The present article reports on numerical studies of phase front propagation for the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA).
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Terrestrial Planet Finder Interferometer : TPF-I Technology Milestone #2 Report : formation control performance demonstration
This document reports the achievement of Terrestrial Planet Finder Interferometer (TPF-I) Technology Milestone #2, a ground-based, system-level demonstration of twospacecraft formation synchronized rotation. We review the milestone specification from the Milestone White Paper (May 25, 2007), summarize the experiments performed in the Formation Control Testbed (FCT), detail the procedures and nalysis of the resulting data, and describe and present the data itself.
Lawson, Peter R.↗
Micro-Precision Interferometer: Pointing System Solutions for On-orbit Disturbance Environment
We predict the contribution to the on-orbit residual tip-tilt performance due to the reaction wheel disturbance, for different isolater and closed loop optics configurations for the Space Interferometer Mission (SIM).
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Differential Phase Technique with the Keck Interferometer
We will present the motivation and development of the novel differential phase technique being developed for the Keck Interferometer.
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Keck Interferometer: Progress Report
The Keck Interferometer is a NASA-funded joint development between JPL and the W.M. Keck Observatory.
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The Laser Interferometer Space Antenna mission
The Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) mission is designed to detect and study low-frequency gravitational radiation.
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The Laser Interferometer Space Antenna Mission
The Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) mission is designed to detect and study low-frequency gravitational radiation.
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Interferometer Software Development at JPL: Using Software Engineering to Reduce Integration Headaches
This paper describes some of the software engineering practices that are being used by the Realtime Interferometer Control Systems Testbed (RICST) project at JPL to address integration and integratability issues.
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A Combined Fast Steering and Alignment Mirror for Space-Based Interferometers
Must perform functional and environment tests. Must evaluate in end-to-end interferometer testbeds to verify functional performance. Re-engineer based on test results. More complete design qualification design and test.
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Spacecraft and Mission Design for the Precision Optical INTerferometer in Space (POINTS)
This paper describes key features of the instrument, spacecraft, and mission design for the Precision Optical INTerferometer in Space (POINTS), which have evolved through studies at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory during the last few years. This paper complements others in theis volume that describe the POINTS instrument, its scientific objectives, and specific engineering concerns.
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First Results of the TOPSAR C-Band/L-Band Interferometer: Calibration and Differential Penetration
Teh NASA/JPL TOPSAR instrument recently was extended from a single wavelength C-band dual aperture synthetic aperture radar interferometer to include a second wavelength at L-band. Adding the second wavelength invites comparison of wavelength diverse effects in topographic mapping of surfaces, with the principal goal of understanding the penetration of the radar signals in vegetation canopies, and determining the inferred topographic height.
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Recent Advances in Cryogenic Optics Technology for Space Infrared Telescope and Interferometer Systems
In this paper we will describe recent advances in the development of optical systems for future space infrared telescope and interferometer applications which will operate at very low or cryogenic temperatures (T less then or equal to 77K) with emphasis on beryllium and silicon carbide optics.
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Integrated Modeling Methodology Validation Using the Micro-Precision Interferometer Testbed
This paper validates the integrated modeling methodology used for design and performance evaluation of complex opto-mechanical systems, particularly spaceborne interferometers. The methodology integrates structural modeling, optical modeling, and control system design into a common environment, the Integrated Modeling of Optical Systems (IMOS) software package.
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Integrated Modeling Methodology Validation Using the Micro-Precision Interferometer Testbed: Assessment of Closed Loop Performance Prediction Capability
This paper validates the integrated modeling methodology used for design and performance evaluation of complex opto-mechanical systems, particularly spaceborne interferometers.
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System design and technology development for the Terrestrial Planet Finder infrared interferometer
This paper describes the technical program that will demonstrate the viability of two mid-infrared interferometer architectures being developed for the Terrestrial Planet Finder (TPF) to support a mission concept downselect in 2006.
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Large-format, dual broadband QWIP focal plane array for imaging interferometers
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is developing a 512x640-format, dual broadband, Quantum Well Infrared Photodetector (QWIP) focal plane array (FPA for an imaging interferometer.
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An Integrated Model Validation Study of the Wave Front Tip/Tilt System Using the Micro-Precision Interferometer Testbed
This paper presents a validation study of a specific integrated modeling methodology which is a candidate tool for modeling complex opto-mechanical systems such as spaceborne interferometers.
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Demonstration of a Compact Franson Interferometer for Highly Non-degenerate Time-energy Entangled Photons
We present results from a time-energy entanglement Bell inequality violation measurement of two highly non-degenerate photons using a compact Franson interferometer. The entangled photons are generated via the spontaneous parametric downconversion of a 532 nm pump photon into time-energy and polarization degrees of freedom hyper-entangled 810 nm and 1550 nm photons. The source is a type II periodically poled potassium titanyl phosphate (KTP) crystal with a fiber-coupled input and free-space output. These wavelengths are of particular interest as they lie at the intersection of free-space quantum communication and terrestrial entanglement distribution due to 810 nm undergoing little atmospheric absorption, making it a candidate for satellite to ground quantum links. Furthermore, 1550 nm is capable of directly interfacing with existing telecommunications infrastructure. We report an initial violation of Bell's inequality by more than 3 standard deviations and describe efforts to improve upon this while maintaining stable operation in a low size, weight, and power (SWaP) package.
A J Fallon↗