Control of the Optical Wavefront in Phase and Amplitude by a Single LC-SLM in a Stellar Coronagraph Aiming for Direct Exoplanet Imaging

PLUTO / PLUTO-2 Spatial Light Modulators
Adaptive Optics / Wavefront Control Complex Modulation
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Authors: Yudaev A, Venkstern A, Shulgina I, Kiselev A, Tavrov A, Korablev O
Abstract:

This article presents a novel approach to actively compensate wavefront errors in both phase and amplitude using a Liquid Crystal Spatial Light Modulator (LC-SLM) for direct exoplanet imaging. This method involves controlling the wavefront to address challenges posed by stellar coronagraphy. Experimental results demonstrate successful wavefront error compensation in both phase and amplitude components. This technique shows promise for direct exoplanet imaging and may be applied onboard orbital telescopes in the future.

Open Access

Publication: Photonics
Issue/Year: Photonics 2024, 11, 300
DOI: 10.3390/photonics11040300
Link: https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics11040300

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