Dr. Mark M. Colavita Profile

Dr. Mark M. Colavita

Scientist at Jet Propulsion Lab

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Publications (72)

Proceedings Article | 27 August 2022 Presentation + Paper

Presentation + Paper

Roman coronagraph instrument: engineering overview and status

Ilya Poberezhskiy, Kathryn Heydorff, Thomas Luchik, Feng Zhao, Eric Cady, Gasia Bedrosian, Mark Colavita, Brandon Creager, Renaud Goullioud, Tyler Groff, Amanda Grue, Brian Monacelli, Patrick Morrissey, Joshua Kempenaar, Brian Kern, Matthew King, Timothy Koch, John Krist, Gary Kuan, Jonathan Lam, Dorothy Lewis, Fai Mok, David Muliere, Bijan Nemati, Charley Noecker, Jeffrey Oseas, A.J. Riggs, Fang Shi, Belinda Shreckengost

Proceedings Volume 12180, 121801X (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2630540

KEYWORDS: Coronagraphy, Electronics, Cameras, Interfaces, Mirrors, Control systems, Optical alignment, Observatories, Space operations, Optical benches

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Proceedings Article | 27 August 2022 Presentation + Paper

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Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope coronagraph instrument observation calibration plan

Robert Zellem, Bijan Nemati, Guillermo Gonzalez, Marie Ygouf, Vanessa Bailey, Eric Cady, M. Mark Colavita, Sergi Hildebrandt, Erin Maier, Bertrand Mennesson, Lindsey Payne, Neil Zimmerman, Ruslan Belikov, Robert De Rosa, John Debes, Ewan Douglas, Julien Girard, Tyler Groff, Jeremy Kasdin, Patrick Lowrance, Bruce Macintosh, Daniel Ryan, Carey Weisberg

Proceedings Volume 12180, 121801Z (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2627567

KEYWORDS: Calibration, Stars, Coronagraphy, Planets, Sensors, Polarization, Point spread functions, Error analysis, Signal to noise ratio, Uranus

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Proceedings Article | 12 January 2021 Presentation + Paper

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Roman space telescope coronagraph: engineering design and operating concept

Ilya Poberezhskiy, Thomas Luchik, Feng Zhao, Margaret Frerking, Scott Basinger, Eric Cady, M. Mark Colavita, Brandon Creager, Nanaz Fathpour, Renaud Goullioud, Tyler Groff, Patrick Morrissey, Joshua Kempenaar, Brian Kern, Timothy Koch, John Krist, Fai Mok, David Muliere, Bijan Nemati, A.J. Riggs, Byoung-Joon Seo, Fang Shi, Belinda Shreckengost, John Steeves, Hong Tang

Proceedings Volume 11443, 114431V (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2563480

KEYWORDS: Infrared telescopes, James Webb Space Telescope, Telescopes, Coronagraphy, Infrared radiation, Instrumentation engineering, Optical instrument design, Wavefronts, Imaging spectroscopy, Infrared imaging

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Proceedings Article | 21 December 2020 Presentation + Paper

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Experimental data improves prediction of Thirty Meter Telescope segment warping harness correction

Carey Weisberg, Mark Colavita, Glen Cole, Carl Nissly, John Rogers, Matthias Schoeck, Byoung-Joon Seo, Mitchell Troy

Proceedings Volume 11450, 114500W (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2563129

KEYWORDS: Thirty Meter Telescope, Image segmentation, Prototyping, Mirrors, Keck Observatory, Computer simulations

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Proceedings Article | 10 July 2018 Presentation + Paper

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Optical performance prediction of the Thirty Meter Telescope after initial alignment using optical modeling

Byoung-Joon Seo, Carl Nissly, Mark Colavita, Mitchell Troy, Scott Roberts, John Rogers

Proceedings Volume 10705, 107050T (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2314351

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Distortion, Optical alignment, Error analysis, Thirty Meter Telescope, Performance modeling

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Proceedings Article | 6 July 2018 Presentation + Paper

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Interferometric characterization of Keck segment edge errors

Mitchell Troy, Gary Chanan, Mark Colavita, Stephen Martinek

Proceedings Volume 10700, 107000M (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2314568

KEYWORDS: Ion beam finishing, Phase measurement, Interferometers, Telescopes, Segmented mirrors

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Proceedings Article | 12 September 2012 Paper

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First faint dual-field phase-referenced observations on the Keck interferometer

J. Woillez, P. Wizinowich, R Akeson, M . Colavita, J. Eisner, R. Millan-Gabet, J. Monnier, J.-U. Pott, S. Ragland, E. Appleby, A. Cooper, C. Felizardo, J. Herstein, O. Martin, D. Medeiros, D. Morrison, T. Panteleeva, B. Smith, K. Summers, K. Tsubota, C. Tyau, E. Wetherell

Proceedings Volume 8445, 84450E (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.926404

KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Metrology, Stars, Mirrors, Interferometers, Infrared radiation, Beam splitters, Telescopes, Cameras, Optical tracking

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Proceedings Article | 12 September 2012 Paper

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Recent progress at the Keck interferometer

S. Ragland, R. Akeson, M. Colavita, R. Millan-Gabet, T. Pantaleeva, B. Smith, K. Summers, P. Wizinowich, J. Woillez, E. Appleby, A. Cooper, C. Felizardo, J. Herstein, D. Morrison, K. Tsubota, C. Tyau

Proceedings Volume 8445, 84450C (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.925462

KEYWORDS: Stars, Interferometers, Nulling interferometry, Telescopes, L band, Adaptive optics, K band, Interferometry, Visibility, Mirrors

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Proceedings Article | 12 September 2012 Paper

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Keck Interferometer Nuller science highlights

Bertrand Mennesson, Rafael Millan-Gabet, M. Colavita, E. Serabyn, P. Hinz, M. Kuchner, W. Liu, R. Barry, C. Stark, S. Ragland, J. Woillez, W. Traub, O. Absil, Denis Defrère, J. C. Augereau, J. Lebreton

Proceedings Volume 8445, 844507 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.926548

KEYWORDS: Stars, Visibility, Mid-IR, Nulling interferometry, Silicates, Interferometry, Data modeling, Interferometers, Remote sensing, Exoplanets

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Proceedings Article | 10 November 2011 Paper

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Control system modeling for the Thirty Meter Telescope primary mirror

Douglas MacMynowski, Peter Thompson, J. Shelton, Lewis Roberts, M. Colavita, Mark Sirota

Proceedings Volume 8336, 83360R (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.914941

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Actuators, Telescopes, Mirrors, Performance modeling, Finite element methods, Servomechanisms, Motion models, Control systems, Thirty Meter Telescope

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Proceedings Article | 9 August 2010 Paper

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Primary mirror dynamic disturbance models for TMT: vibration and wind

Douglas MacMynowski, M. Mark Colavita, Warren Skidmore, Konstantinos Vogiatzis

Proceedings Volume 7738, 77380E (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.857395

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Mirrors, Turbulence, Servomechanisms, Adaptive optics, Telescopes, Data modeling, Systems modeling, Wind energy, Control systems design

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Proceedings Article | 7 August 2010 Paper

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Experiments at the W.M. Keck Observatory to support the Thirty Meter Telescope design work

Warren Skidmore, Tony Travouillon, Reed Riddle, Kyle Kinoshita, Richard Johnston, Phil Murg, Hugh Thompson, Richard Matsuda, Mark Colavita, Grant Tolleth, Robert Goodrich, Elizabeth Chock, Hilton Lewis, Sergey Panteleev

Proceedings Volume 7733, 773350 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.857960

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Sensors, Mirrors, Acoustics, Domes, Humidity, Systems modeling, Temperature metrology, Thirty Meter Telescope, Optical instrument design

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Proceedings Article | 5 August 2010 Paper

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Dynamic characterization of a prototype of the Thirty Meter Telescope primary segment assembly

Martin Regehr, Peter Thompson, M. Mark Colavita, James Moore, Mark Sirota, Eric Williams

Proceedings Volume 7733, 77332G (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.858155

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Mirrors, Data modeling, Optical benches, Servomechanisms, Finite element methods, Calibration, Prototyping, Motion models, Thirty Meter Telescope

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Proceedings Article | 5 August 2010 Paper

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Servo design and analysis for the Thirty Meter Telescope primary mirror actuators

Peter Thompson, Douglas MacMynowski, Martin Regehr, M. Mark Colavita, Mark Sirota

Proceedings Volume 7733, 77332F (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.857371

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Mirrors, Ferroelectric materials, Servomechanisms, Telescopes, Control systems, Sensors, Image segmentation, Resistors, Thirty Meter Telescope

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Proceedings Article | 22 July 2010 Paper

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The potential of rotating-baseline nulling interferometers operating within large single-telescope apertures

E. Serabyn, B. Mennesson, S. Martin, K. Liewer, D. Mawet, C. Hanot, F. Loya, M. Colavita, Sam Ragland

Proceedings Volume 7734, 77341E (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.857753

KEYWORDS: Nulling interferometry, Stars, Interferometers, Telescopes, Adaptive optics, Interferometry, Space telescopes, Infrared telescopes, Coronagraphy, Solar system

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Proceedings Article | 22 July 2010 Open Access

Open Access

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First Keck Interferometer measurements in self-phase referencing mode: spatially resolving circum-stellar line emission of 48 Lib

J-U. Pott, J. Woillez, S. Ragland, P. Wizinowich, J. Eisner, J. Monnier, R. Akeson, A. Ghez, J. Graham, L. Hillenbrand, R. Millan-Gabet, E. Appleby, B. Berkey, M. Colavita, A. Cooper, C. Felizardo, J. Herstein, M. Hrynevych, D. Medeiros, D. Morrison, T. Panteleeva, B. Smith, K. Summers, K. Tsubota, C. Tyau, E. Wetherell

Proceedings Volume 7734, 77340P (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.856922

KEYWORDS: Laser induced breakdown spectroscopy, Bromine, Stars, Interferometers, Calibration, Spectral resolution, Interferometry, Beryllium, Hydrogen, K band

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Proceedings Article | 22 July 2010 Paper

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Recent science highlights from the Keck Interferometer

R. Akeson, M. Colavita, R. Millan-Gabet, S. Ragland, P. Wizinowich, J. Woillez

Proceedings Volume 7734, 77340C (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.856494

KEYWORDS: Stars, Interferometers, Calibration, K band, L band, Interferometry, Nulling interferometry, Visibility, Active galactic nuclei, Data modeling

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Proceedings Article | 22 July 2010 Open Access

Open Access

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ASTRA: astrometry and phase-referencing astronomy on the Keck interferometer

J. Woillez, R. Akeson, M. Colavita, J. Eisner, A. Ghez, J. Graham, L. Hillenbrand, R. Millan-Gabet, J. Monnier, J-U. Pott, S. Ragland, P. Wizinowich, E. Appleby, B. Berkey, A. Cooper, C. Felizardo, J. Herstein, M. Hrynevych, O. Martin, D. Medeiros, D. Morrison, T. Panteleeva, B. Smith, K. Summers, K. Tsubota, C. Tyau, E. Wetherell

Proceedings Volume 7734, 773412 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.857740

KEYWORDS: Metrology, Adaptive optics, Mirrors, Space telescopes, Interferometers, Telescopes, Cameras, Astronomy, Electron beam melting, Infrared radiation

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Proceedings Article | 22 July 2010 Open Access

Open Access

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Science with the Keck Interferometer ASTRA program

J. Eisner, R. Akeson, M. Colavita, A. Ghez, J. Graham, L. Hillenbrand, R. Millan-Gabet, J. Monnier, J. Pott, S. Ragland, P. Wizinowich, J. Woillez

Proceedings Volume 7734, 773411 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.856418

KEYWORDS: Stars, Planets, Data modeling, Bromine, Interferometers, Phase measurement, Exoplanets, Interferometry, Hydrogen, Spatial resolution

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Proceedings Article | 22 July 2010 Paper

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The Fomalhaut debris disk seen from every angle with interferometry

O. Absil, B. Mennesson, J.-B. Le Bouquin, J.-C. Augereau, R. Millan-Gabet, M. Colavita, P. Hinz, W. Liu, G. Serabyn

Proceedings Volume 7734, 773417 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.858260

KEYWORDS: Data modeling, Stars, Interferometry, Calibration, K band, Visibility, Binary data, Nulling interferometry, Infrared radiation, Interferometers

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Proceedings Article | 22 July 2010 Paper

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Keck Interferometer nuller instrument performance

M. Colavita, E. Serabyn, S. Ragland, R. Millan-Gabet, R. Akeson

Proceedings Volume 7734, 77340T (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.857166

KEYWORDS: Nulling interferometry, Stars, Signal to noise ratio, Calibration, Interferometers, Servomechanisms, Telescopes, Visibility, Cameras, Keck Observatory

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Proceedings Article | 16 July 2010 Paper

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Recent progress at the Keck Interferometer

S. Ragland, R. Akeson, M. Colavita, R. Millan-Gabet, J. Woillez, P. Wizinowich, E. Appleby, B. Berkey, A. Cooper, C. Felizardo, J. Herstein, M. Hrynevych, D. Medeiros, D. Morrison, T. Panteleeva, J.-U. Pott, B. Smith, K. Summers, K. Tsubota, C. Tyau, E. Wetherell

Proceedings Volume 7734, 773402 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.857477

KEYWORDS: Nulling interferometry, L band, Interferometers, Cameras, Telescopes, Control systems, K band, Spectral resolution, Calibration, Nitrogen

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Proceedings Article | 28 July 2008 Paper

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First science with the Keck Interferometer Nuller: high spatial resolution N-band observations of the recurrent nova RS Ophiuchi

R. Barry, W. Danchi, W. Traub, M. Kuchner, J. Wisniewski, R. Akeson, M. Colavita, M. Greenhouse, C. Koresko, B. Mennesson, E. Serabyn, J. Sokoloski

Proceedings Volume 7013, 70130Q (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.787085

KEYWORDS: Stars, Remote sensing, Nulling interferometry, Interferometers, Calibration, Data modeling, Radon, Spatial resolution, Silicates, Fringe analysis

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Proceedings Article | 28 July 2008 Paper

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Keck Interferometer nuller update

M. M. Colavita, E. Serabyn, A. J. Booth, S. L. Crawford, J. I. Garcia-Gathright, E. R. Ligon, B. L. Mennesson, C. G. Paine, P. L. Wizinowich, S. Ragland, E. C. Appleby, B. C. Berkey, A. Cooper, W. Dahl, J. T. Gathright, M. A. Hrynevych, D. W. Medeiros, D. Morrison, T. Panteleeva, B. Smith, K. R. Summers, K. Tsubota, C. Tyau, E. Wetherell, J. M. Woillez, R. L. Akeson, R. Millan-Gabet, C. Felizardo, C. D. Koresko, J. S. Herstein

Proceedings Volume 7013, 70130A (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.789476

KEYWORDS: Nulling interferometry, Signal to noise ratio, Interferometers, Cameras, Calibration, Stars, Telescopes, Phase shift keying, K band, Modulation

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Proceedings Article | 28 July 2008 Paper

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Recent progress at the Keck Interferometer: operations and V2 science

S. Ragland, P. Wizinowich, R. Akeson, M. Colavita, E. Appleby, B. Berkey, A. Booth, A. Cooper, S. Crawford, W. Dahl, C. Felizardo, J. Garcia-Gathright, J. Herstein, M. Hrynevych, C. Koresko, R. Ligon, D. Medeiros, B. Mennesson, R. Millan-Gabet, D. Morrison, C. Paine, B. Parvin, T. Panteleeva, E. Serabyn, B. Smith, K. Summers, K. Tsubota, C. Tyau, E. Wetherell, J. Woillez

Proceedings Volume 7013, 70130B (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.788070

KEYWORDS: Nulling interferometry, Stars, Cameras, Telescopes, Interferometers, Adaptive optics, Visibility, Mirrors, L band, Cryogenics

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Proceedings Article | 29 June 2006 Paper

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Keck interferometer beamline characterizations

Michael Hrynevych, Sam Ragland, Julien Woillez, M. Mark Colavita

Proceedings Volume 6268, 62683U (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.672585

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Interferometers, Raster graphics, Telescopes, Adaptive optics, Mirrors, Polarizers, Nulling interferometry, Wavefronts, Calibration

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Proceedings Article | 28 June 2006 Paper

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Water vapor measurement and compensation in the near- and mid-infrared with the Keck Interferometer Nuller

Chris Koresko, M. Mark Colavita, Eugene Serabyn, Andrew Booth, Jean Garcia

Proceedings Volume 6268, 626817 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.672434

KEYWORDS: Nulling interferometry, Water, K band, Mid-IR, Stars, Interferometers, Servomechanisms, Signal to noise ratio, Phase measurement, Molecules

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Proceedings Article | 28 June 2006 Paper

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The control system for the Keck Interferometer Nuller

Andrew Booth, M. Mark Colavita, Jean Garcia, Chris Koresko

Proceedings Volume 6268, 62681M (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.664522

KEYWORDS: Control systems, Nulling interferometry, Interferometers, Signal to noise ratio, Modulation, Phase measurement, Servomechanisms, Glasses, Adaptive optics, Phase shift keying

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Proceedings Article | 28 June 2006 Paper

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Measuring extended structure in stars using the Keck Interferometer Nuller

Chris Koresko, M. Mark Colavita, Eugene Serabyn, Andrew Booth, Jean Garcia

Proceedings Volume 6268, 626816 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.672027

KEYWORDS: Stars, Nulling interferometry, Calibration, Near infrared, Interferometers, Modulation, Telescopes, Mirrors, Mid-IR, Wavefronts

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Proceedings Article | 28 June 2006 Paper

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Science observations with the Keck Interferometer Nuller

E. Serabyn, A. Booth, M. Colavita, S. Crawford, J. Garcia, J. Gathright, M. Hrynevych, C. Koresko, R. Ligon, B. Mennesson, T. Panteleeva, S. Ragland, K. Summers, W. Traub, K. Tsubota, E. Wetherell, P. Wizinowich, J. Woillez

Proceedings Volume 6268, 626815 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.672621

KEYWORDS: Nulling interferometry, Stars, Interferometers, Visibility, Remote sensing, Adaptive optics, Cameras, Keck Observatory, K band, Data modeling

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Proceedings Article | 28 June 2006 Paper

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Picometer differential-phase measurements in the laboratory

Gautam Vasisht, E. Robert Ligon, Erik Bloemhof, M. Mark Colavita

Proceedings Volume 6268, 62682X (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.672619

KEYWORDS: Interferometers, Calibration, Modulation, Optical fibers, Modulators, Sensors, Stars, Phase measurement, Cameras, Beam splitters

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Proceedings Article | 28 June 2006 Paper

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Design and performance of the Keck angle tracker

S. Crawford, S. Ragland, A. Booth, M. Colavita, E. Hovland

Proceedings Volume 6268, 62683W (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.672063

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Telescopes, Interferometers, Staring arrays, Wavefronts, Adaptive optics, Stars, Prisms, Keck Observatory, Nulling interferometry

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Proceedings Article | 27 June 2006 Paper

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Real-time control system for the Keck Interferometer Nuller: methods and maintenance

Jean Garcia, M. Mark Colavita, Andrew Booth

Proceedings Volume 6274, 62740K (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.670618

KEYWORDS: Servomechanisms, Nulling interferometry, Control systems, K band, Interferometers, Signal to noise ratio, Mirrors, Data corrections, Detection and tracking algorithms, Secondary tip-tilt mirrors

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Proceedings Article | 27 June 2006 Paper

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Recent progress at the Keck Interferometer

Peter Wizinowich, Rachel Akeson, Mark Colavita, John Gathright, Eric Appleby, Jim Bell, Ben Berkey, Andrew Booth, Heidi Brandenburg, Jason Chin, Wayne Dahl, Claude Felizardo, Jean Garcia, Scott Hartman, Jen Herstein, Michael Hrynevych, Chris Koresko, Robert Ligon, Rafael Millan-Gabet, Doug Morrison, Tatyana Panteleeva, Sam Ragland, Robert Smythe, Kellee Summers, Kevin Tsubota, Colette Tyau, Ed Wetherell, Julien Woillez

Proceedings Volume 6268, 62680N (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.672069

KEYWORDS: Interferometers, Adaptive optics, Cameras, Mirrors, Telescopes, Nulling interferometry, Visibility, Data archive systems, Calibration, Stars

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Proceedings Article | 27 June 2006 Paper

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Scientific results from high-precision astrometry at the Palomar Testbed Interferometer

Matthew Muterspaugh, Benjamin Lane, Maciej Konacki, B. Burke, M. Colavita, S. Kulkarni, M. Shao

Proceedings Volume 6268, 62680F (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.670688

KEYWORDS: Stars, Planets, Interferometers, Visualization, Telescopes, Exoplanets, Interferometry, Phase measurement, Physics, Astronomy

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Proceedings Article | 23 June 2006 Paper

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Nulling at the Keck interferometer

M. Mark Colavita, Gene Serabyn, Peter Wizinowich, Rachel Akeson

Proceedings Volume 6268, 626803 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.672651

KEYWORDS: Nulling interferometry, Mirrors, Interferometers, Stars, Calibration, Telescopes, Metrology, Signal detection, Control systems, Cameras

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Proceedings Article | 15 September 2005 Paper

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Final laboratory integration and test of the Keck Interferometer nuller

S. Crawford, M. Colavita, J. Garcia, E. Ligon, B. Mennesson, C. Paine, E. Serabyn, R. Smythe, M. Swain, G. Vasisht

Proceedings Volume 5905, 59050U (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.619131

KEYWORDS: Nulling interferometry, Interferometers, Mid-IR, Cameras, Beam splitters, Sensors, Stars, Exoplanets, Planets, Colorimetry

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Proceedings Article | 15 September 2005 Paper

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The Keck interferometer nuller (KIN): configuration, measurement approach, and first results

E. Serabyn, E. Appleby, J. Bell, A. Booth, J. Chin, M. Colavita, S. Crawford, M. Creech-Eakman, W. Dahl, J. Fanson, J. Garcia, J. Gathright, E. Hovland, M. Hrynevych, C. Koresko, R. Ligon, B. Mennesson, J. Moore, D. Palmer, T. Panteleeva, C. Paine, S. Ragland, L. Reder, T. Saloga, R. Smythe, C. Tyau, K. Tsubota, G. Vasisht, E. Wetherell, P. Wizinowich, J. Woillez

Proceedings Volume 5905, 59050T (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.618228

KEYWORDS: Nulling interferometry, Metrology, Beam splitters, Near infrared, Cameras, Stars, Mirrors, Interferometers, K band, Keck Observatory

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Proceedings Article | 20 October 2004 Paper

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Baseline monitoring for astrometric interferometry

Michael Hrynevych, Edgar Ligon, M. Colavita

Proceedings Volume 5491, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.552320

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Space telescopes, Cameras, Stars, Motion measurement, Interferometers, Interferometry, Laser metrology, Retroreflectors, Mirrors

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Proceedings Article | 20 October 2004 Paper

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Keck Interferometer autoaligner: algorithms and techniques

Michael Hrynevych, Kevin Tsubota, Robert Smythe, Wayne Dahl, James Bell, M. Colavita, John Gathright, Forrest Meggars, Christopher Neyman, Andy Rudeen, Gerard van Belle, Peter Wizinowich

Proceedings Volume 5491, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.552417

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Interferometers, Light emitting diodes, Telescopes, Adaptive optics, Space telescopes, Sensors, Control systems, Cameras, Keck Observatory

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Proceedings Article | 20 October 2004 Paper

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Differential phase interferometry with the Keck telescopes

Gautam Vasisht, M. Colavita

Proceedings Volume 5491, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.550981

KEYWORDS: Interferometers, Telescopes, Stars, Phase measurement, Calibration, Planets, Water, Modulation, Signal to noise ratio, Visibility

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Proceedings Article | 20 October 2004 Paper

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Keck Interferometer status and plans

M. Colavita, Peter Wizinowich, Rachel Akeson

Proceedings Volume 5491, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.552149

KEYWORDS: Nulling interferometry, Interferometers, Adaptive optics, Telescopes, Stars, Cameras, Visibility, Mirrors, Calibration, Control systems

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Proceedings Article | 20 October 2004 Paper

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Visibility science operations with the Keck Interferometer

Peter Wizinowich, Rachel Akeson, M. Colavita, John Gathright, Eric Appleby, James Bell, Andrew Booth, Wayne Dahl, Patricia Goude, Michael Hrynevych, Ian Lynn, Rafael Millan-Gabet, Christpher Neyman, Andy Rudeen, Tim Saloga, Kellee Summers, Kevin Tsubota

Proceedings Volume 5491, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.552746

KEYWORDS: Interferometers, Adaptive optics, Telescopes, Visibility, Control systems, Mirrors, Calibration, Stars, Cameras, Keck Observatory

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Proceedings Article | 20 October 2004 Paper

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The Keck interferometer nuller: system architecture and laboratory performance

Eugene Serabyn, Andrew Booth, M. Colavita, Michelle Creech-Eakman, Samuel Crawford, Jean Garcia, Richard Johnson, Erik Hovland, C. Koresko, Edgar Ligon, Stefan Martin, Bertrand Mennesson, James Moore, Dean Palmer, Christopher Paine, Michael Shao, Mark Swain, Robert Smythe, Gautam Vasisht

Proceedings Volume 5491, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.552195

KEYWORDS: Nulling interferometry, Beam splitters, Metrology, Interferometers, Cameras, Stars, Mid-IR, Keck Observatory, Interferometry, Signal detection

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Proceedings Article | 28 September 2004 Paper

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Outrigger telescopes for narrow-angle astrometry

James Bell, James Walker, Peter Wizinowich, Kevin Tsubota, Andy Rudeen, Dennis McBride, Kyle Kinoshita, Michael Hrynevych, Patricia Goude, M. Mark Colavita, James Kelley, Gerard van Belle, Robert Brunswick, John Little, Craig Smith

Proceedings Volume 5489, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.552403

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Space telescopes, Mirrors, Domes, Camera shutters, Interferometers, Stars, Optical instrument design, Astronomical telescopes, Wavefronts

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Proceedings Article | 21 February 2003 Paper

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Palomar testbed interferometer status report

Benjamin Lane, M. Konacki, Robert Thompson, Gerard van Belle, M. Mark Colavita, Andrew Boden

Proceedings Volume 4838, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.456770

KEYWORDS: Stars, Interferometers, Interferometry, K band, Sensors, Visualization, Spectroscopy, Infrared radiation, Calibration, Opacity

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Proceedings Article | 21 February 2003 Paper

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Keck interferometer update

M. Mark Colavita, Peter Wizinowich

Proceedings Volume 4838, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.456768

KEYWORDS: Interferometers, Adaptive optics, Telescopes, Nulling interferometry, Mirrors, Visibility, Stars, Space telescopes, Metrology, Calibration

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Proceedings Article | 21 February 2003 Paper

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Keck Interferometer autoaligner

Gerard van Belle, M. Mark Colavita, Edgar Ligon, James Moore, Dean Palmer, Leonard Reder, Robert Smythe

Proceedings Volume 4838, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.459325

KEYWORDS: Interferometers, Telescopes, Light emitting diodes, Mirrors, Actuators, Optical alignment, Optical components, CCD cameras, Cameras, Automatic alignment

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Proceedings Article | 21 February 2003 Paper

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Longitudinal dispersion control for the Keck interferometer nuller

Christopher Koresko, Bertrand Mennesson, Eugene Serabyn, Mark Colavita, Rachel Akeson, Mark Swain

Proceedings Volume 4838, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.458032

KEYWORDS: Nulling interferometry, Water, Interferometers, Telescopes, Colorimetry, Interferometry, Wavefronts, K band, Servomechanisms, Astronomy

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Proceedings Article | 21 February 2003 Paper

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Performance and verification of the Keck Interferometer fringe detection and tracking system

Gautam Vasisht, Andrew Booth, M. Mark Colavita, Richard Johnson, Edgar Ligon, James Moore, Dean Palmer

Proceedings Volume 4838, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.456779

KEYWORDS: Interferometers, Cameras, Stars, Signal to noise ratio, Control systems, Servomechanisms, Electronics, Staring arrays, Adaptive optics, K band

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Proceedings Article | 4 February 2003 Paper

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Strategy for identifying and mitigating facility vibrations to improve optical performance at the W. M. Keck Observatory

Michael Hess, Craig Nance, John Vause, Michael Hrynevych, Mark Swain, Mark Colavita

Proceedings Volume 4837, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.456994

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Interferometers, Adaptive optics, Keck Observatory, Fluctuations and noise, Data modeling, Mirrors, Visualization, Laser guide stars, Systems modeling

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Proceedings Article | 5 July 2000 Paper

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Differential phase technique with the Keck Interferometer

Rachel Akeson, Mark Swain, M. Mark Colavita

Proceedings Volume 4006, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.390222

KEYWORDS: Planets, Interferometers, Phase measurement, Water, Infrared radiation, Infrared signatures, Calibration, Stars, K band, Infrared detectors

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Proceedings Article | 5 July 2000 Paper

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Palomar Testbed Interferometer: update

Benjamin Lane, M. Mark Colavita, Andrew Boden, Peter Lawson

Proceedings Volume 4006, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.390239

KEYWORDS: Interferometers, Sensors, Data processing, Stars, Calibration, Visibility, Interferometry, Spectroscopy, Software development, Observatories

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Proceedings Article | 5 July 2000 Paper

Paper

Least-squares estimation and group delay in astrometric interferometers

Peter Lawson, M. Mark Colavita, Philip Dumont, Benjamin Lane

Proceedings Volume 4006, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.390232

KEYWORDS: Interferometers, Phase measurement, Stars, Phase shift keying, Signal to noise ratio, Data modeling, Fourier transforms, Laser metrology, Servomechanisms, Spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 5 July 2000 Paper

Paper

New insights into the nature of the circumstellar environment of FU Ori

Jean-Philippe Berger, Fabien Malbet, M. Mark Colavita, Damien Segransan, Rafael Millan-Gabet, Wesley Traub

Proceedings Volume 4006, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.390259

KEYWORDS: Visibility, Calibration, Interferometers, Stars, Infrared telescopes, Infrared radiation, Ions, Tin, Observatories, K band

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Proceedings Article | 5 July 2000 Paper

Paper

Keck Interferometer: progress report

M. Mark Colavita, Peter Wizinowich

Proceedings Volume 4006, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.390221

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Interferometers, Stars, Nulling interferometry, Adaptive optics, Sensors, Interferometry, Planets, Keck Observatory, Jupiter

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Proceedings Article | 24 July 1998 Paper

Paper

Aperture synthesis imaging with the Keck Interferometer

Gautam Vasisht, Andrew Boden, M. Mark Colavita, Samuel Crawford, Michael Shao, Paul Swanson, Gerard van Belle, J. Kent Wallace, James Walker, Peter Wizinowich

Proceedings Volume 3350, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.317097

KEYWORDS: Interferometers, Telescopes, Stars, Sensors, Adaptive optics, Synthetic apertures, Astronomy, Interferometry, Atmospheric optics, Spatial resolution

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Proceedings Article | 24 July 1998 Paper

Paper

Palomar Testbed Interferometer

J. Kent Wallace, Andrew Boden, M. Mark Colavita, Philip Dumont, Yekta Gursel, Braden Hines, Christopher Koresko, Shrinivas Kulkarni, Benjamin Lane, Fabien Malbet, Dean Palmer, Xiaopei Pan, Michael Shao, Gautam Vasisht, Gerard van Belle, Jeffrey Yu

Proceedings Volume 3350, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.317154

KEYWORDS: Stars, Mirrors, Interferometers, Telescopes, Beam splitters, Spectroscopy, Calibration, Infrared radiation, Laser metrology, Optical fibers

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Proceedings Article | 24 July 1998 Paper

Paper

Astrometry with the Keck Interferometer

Gerard van Belle, Andrew Boden, M. Mark Colavita, Michael Shao, Gautam Vasisht, J. Kent Wallace

Proceedings Volume 3350, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.317098

KEYWORDS: Stars, Interferometers, Planets, Telescopes, Planetary systems, Signal to noise ratio, Uranus, Space telescopes, Laser stabilization, Laser cutting

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Proceedings Article | 24 July 1998 Paper

Paper

Keck Interferometer

M. Mark Colavita, Andrew Boden, Samuel Crawford, Aden Meinel, Michael Shao, Paul Swanson, Gerard van Belle, Gautam Vasisht, James Walker, J. Kent Wallace, Peter Wizinowich

Proceedings Volume 3350, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.317145

KEYWORDS: Stars, Interferometers, Telescopes, Planets, Mirrors, Nulling interferometry, Space telescopes, Sensors, Adaptive optics, Infrared radiation

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Proceedings Article | 24 July 1998 Paper

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Visibility calibrations with the Palomar Testbed Interferometer

Andrew Boden, M. Mark Colavita, Gerard van Belle, Michael Shao

Proceedings Volume 3350, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.317155

KEYWORDS: Calibration, Visibility, Stars, Interferometers, Data modeling, Visualization, Spectroscopy, Information technology, K band, Computing systems

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Proceedings Article | 12 October 1996 Paper

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Separated-spacecraft interferometer concept for the New Millennium Program

M. Mark Colavita, James McGuire, Randall Bartman, Gary Blackwood, Robert Laskin, Kenneth Lau, Michael Shao, Jeffrey Yu

Proceedings Volume 2807, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.255122

KEYWORDS: Space operations, Interferometers, Sensors, Gyroscopes, Laser metrology, Charge-coupled devices, Mirrors, Stars, Spatial resolution, Beam splitters

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Proceedings Article | 26 June 1995 Paper

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System-wide design issues for the stellar interferometer technology experiment (SITE)

David Miller, Samuel Crawford, T. Tupper Hyde, Brett Masters, Edward Crawley, Gary Blackwood, M. Mark Colavita, Jeffrey Yu, Michael Shao, Robert Laskin

Proceedings Volume 2477, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.212998

KEYWORDS: Interferometers, Sensors, Stars, Wavefronts, Space operations, Optical benches, Control systems, Aerospace engineering, Visibility, Spatial resolution

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Proceedings Article | 9 June 1994 Paper

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Binary star astronomy with optical interferometry

Xiaopei Pan, Michael Shao, M. Mark Colavita

Proceedings Volume 2200, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.177253

KEYWORDS: Spectroscopy, Stars, Interferometers, Speckle, Astronomy, Visualization, Stellar astronomy, Photometry, Spatial resolution, Long baseline optical interferometry

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Proceedings Article | 9 June 1994 Paper

Paper

ASEPS-0 Testbed Interferometer

M. Mark Colavita, Michael Shao, Braden Hines, J. Kent Wallace, Yekta Gursel, Fabien Malbet, Jeffrey Yu, Harjit Singh, Charles Beichman, Xiaopei Pan, T. Nakajima, Shrinivas Kulkarni

Proceedings Volume 2200, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.177230

KEYWORDS: Stars, Interferometers, Telescopes, Mirrors, Sensors, Metrology, Infrared radiation, Laser metrology, Control systems, Planets

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Proceedings Article | 10 September 1993 Paper

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Design of an orbiting stellar interferometer for planet detection

Jeffrey Yu, Michael Shao, M. Mark Colavita, Marc Rayman

Proceedings Volume 1947, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.155743

KEYWORDS: Interferometers, Stars, Metrology, Space telescopes, Telescopes, Planets, Space operations, Mirrors, Sensors, Spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 1 December 1991 Paper

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Prototype high-speed optical delay line for stellar interferometry

M. Mark Colavita, Braden Hines, Michael Shao, George Klose, B. Gibson

Proceedings Volume 1542, (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.48808

KEYWORDS: Servomechanisms, Ferroelectric materials, Control systems, Active optics, Adaptive optics, Actuators, Interferometers, Prototyping, Sensors, Eye

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Proceedings Article | 1 September 1991 Paper

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Optical system design for a lunar optical interferometer

M. Mark Colavita, Michael Shao, Braden Hines, Bruce Levine, Robert Gershman

Proceedings Volume 1494, (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.46723

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Space telescopes, Interferometers, Metrology, Telescopes, Laser metrology, Astronomical telescopes, Stars, Imaging systems, Synthetic apertures

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Proceedings Article | 1 August 1990 Paper

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Design considerations for very long baseline fringe-tracking interferometers

M. Mark Colavita

Proceedings Volume 1237, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.19284

KEYWORDS: Visibility, Interferometers, Atmospheric propagation, Stars, Diffraction, Beam propagation method, Interferometry, Dispersion, Scintillation, Motion measurement

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Proceedings Article | 1 August 1990 Paper

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Optical diameters of stars measured with the Mt. Wilson Mark III interferometer

Richard Simon, David Mozurkewich, Kenneth Johnston, Ralph Gaume, Donald Hutter, P. Bowers, M. Mark Colavita, Michael Shao

Proceedings Volume 1237, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.19304

KEYWORDS: Stars, Calibration, Interferometers, Visibility, Interferometry, Data acquisition, Modulation, Photons, Michelson interferometers, Optical filters

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Proceedings Article | 1 August 1990 Paper

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Optical observations of close binaries with the Mark III Stellar Interferometer

Xiaopei Pan, Michael Shao, M. Mark Colavita, J. Thomas Armstrong, David Mozurkewich, Richard Simon, C. Denisson, Maddali Vivekanand, Kenneth Johnston

Proceedings Volume 1237, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.19303

KEYWORDS: Interferometers, Spectroscopy, Binary data, Stars, Visualization, Interferometry, Calibration, Visibility, Analytical research, Speckle interferometry

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Proceedings Article | 1 August 1990 Paper

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Use of laser metrology optical truss for monitoring baseline motion

Braden Hines, Michael Shao, M. Mark Colavita, David Staelin

Proceedings Volume 1237, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.19285

KEYWORDS: Laser metrology, Mirrors, Interferometers, Metrology, Laser systems engineering, Interferometry, Data modeling, Prototyping, Stars, Motion measurement

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