Throughout Characterization of the NPOI Optical Train: Procedures and First Results

Abstract

An experimental procedure was developed for the systematic characterization of the throughput performance of the Navy prototype optical interferometer (NPOI). In this memorandum report a detailed description of the measurement procedure and hardware, as well as the first results of the throughput measurement and analyses, are given. Recommendations for future tests and upgrades are made.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 13, 2006
Accession Number
ADA444684

Entities

People

  • Xisolei Zhang

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Beam Splitting
  • Data Acquisition
  • Delay Lines
  • Detectors
  • Embedded Systems
  • Frequency
  • Lasers
  • Light Sources
  • Measurement
  • Optical Interferometers
  • Optics
  • Power Measurement
  • Power Meters
  • Quantum Efficiency
  • Scattering
  • Waveplates

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Astronomy/Astrophysics
  • Systems Analysis and Design