Comparing geometrical and wave-optical algorithms of a novel propagation code applied to the VLTI

Rainer Wilhelm

doi:10.1117/12.451287

21 December 2001 Comparing geometrical and wave-optical algorithms of a novel propagation code applied to the VLTI

Rainer Wilhelm

Proceedings Volume 4436, Wave-Optical Systems Engineering; (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.451287
Event: International Symposium on Optical Science and Technology, 2001, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Time-dependent modeling of controlled opto-mechanical systems (e.g. astronomical telescopes) is part of the VLTI system engineering work at ESO. For creation of optical models to be integrated within a dynamic Matlab/ Simulink simulation, a novel optical modeling tool has been developed. It offers a versatile set of geometrical and wave optical propagation algorithms each with its specific strengths. The article describes the algorithms -both from a theoretical and practical point of view. The VLTI as a "real world" application example is presented.

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Rainer Wilhelm "Comparing geometrical and wave-optical algorithms of a novel propagation code applied to the VLTI", Proc. SPIE 4436, Wave-Optical Systems Engineering, (21 December 2001); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.451287

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