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EAS Publications Series
Volume 22, 2006
Astronomy with High Contrast Imaging III: Instrumental Techniques, Modeling and Data Processing
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| Page(s) | 281 - 289 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/eas:2006139 | |
| Published online | 13 October 2006 | |
M. Carbillet, A. Ferrari and C. Aime (eds)
EAS Publications Series, 22 (2006) 281-289
Performance of a Phase Induced Amplitude Apodization Coronograph
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Cornell University
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Subaru Telescope
This paper exposes a method for evaluating the performances of a system dedicated to exoplanet direct imaging. It is based on the use of a statistical description of a somewhat ideal star/planet couple in terms of contrast and angular separation. Among many already available techniques, the Phase Induced Amplitude Apodization Coronagraph (PIAAC) seems to gather all the necessary qualities to perform direct imaging of hypothetical Earth-like exoplanets in the close Solar neighbourhood (30 pc). After a quick description of its concept, the proposed evaluation method is used and provides an original set of criteria to classify concepts.
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