Planar integrated optics and astronomical interferometry

Authors
Kern, P Berger, JP Haguenauer, P Malbet, F Perraut, K
Citation
P. Kern et al., Planar integrated optics and astronomical interferometry, CR AC S IV, 2(1), 2001, pp. 111-124
Citations number
38
Categorie Soggetti
Multidisciplinary
Journal title
COMPTES RENDUS DE L ACADEMIE DES SCIENCES SERIE IV PHYSIQUE ASTROPHYSIQUE
ISSN journal
12962147 → ACNP
Volume
2
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
111 - 124
Database
ISI
SICI code
1296-2147(200101/02)2:1<111:PIOAAI>2.0.ZU;2-F
Abstract
Integrated optics (IO) is an optical technology that allows the reproductio n of optical circuits on a planar substrate. Since 1996, we: have investiga ted the potentiality of IO in the framework of astronomical single mode int erferometry. We review in this paper the principles of IO, the requirements for interferometry and the corresponding solutions offered by IO, the resu lts of component characterization and the possible fields of application. ( C) 2001 Academie des sciences/Editions scientifiques et medicales Elsevier SAS.