Prof. Michael G. Littman Profile

Prof. Michael G. Littman

at Princeton Univ

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Publications (11)

Proceedings Article | 15 September 2011 Paper

Speckle identification to assist the direct detection of exoplanets

Elizabeth Young, N. J. Kasdin, A. Carlotti, M. Littman, M. C. Noecker

Proceedings Volume 8151, 81511A (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.893880

KEYWORDS: Planets, Speckle pattern, Point spread functions, Speckle, Exoplanets, Detection and tracking algorithms, Image analysis, Algorithm development, MATLAB, Aerospace engineering

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Proceedings Article | 8 October 2005 Paper

Chromaticity effects in adaptive optics: wavelength dependence of amplitude compensation

Laurent Pueyo, Michael Littman, Jeremy Kasdin, Robert Vanderbei, Ruslan Belikov, Amir Give'on

Proceedings Volume 5903, 59030L (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.617799

KEYWORDS: Interferometers, Michelson interferometers, Mirrors, Point spread functions, Deformable mirrors, Colorimetry, Adaptive optics, Reflectivity, Wavefronts, Wave propagation

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Proceedings Article | 14 September 2005 Paper

Shaped pupil coronagraphs for planet finding: optimization, manufacturing, and experimental results

N. Jeremy Kasdin, Ruslan Belikov, James Beall, Robert Vanderbei, Michael Littman, Michael Carr, Amir Give'on

Proceedings Volume 5905, 59050G (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.617768

KEYWORDS: Photomasks, Point spread functions, Coronagraphy, Manufacturing, Wavefronts, Speckle, Planets, Etching, Silicon, Semiconducting wafers

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Proceedings Article | 25 October 2004 Paper

High-dynamic-range imaging: amplitude and phase control

Laurent Pueyo, Amir Give'on, Michael Littman, N. Kasdin, Robert Vanderbei

Proceedings Volume 5490, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.551956

KEYWORDS: Deformable mirrors, Michelson interferometers, Wavefronts, Spatial light modulators, Apodization, Interferometers, Reflectivity, Liquid crystals, Actuators, High dynamic range imaging

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Proceedings Article | 12 October 2004 Paper

The shaped pupil coronagraph for planet finding coronagraphy: optimization, sensitivity, and laboratory testing

N. Jeremy Kasdin, Robert Vanderbei, Michael Littman, Michael Carr, David Spergel

Proceedings Volume 5487, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.552273

KEYWORDS: Point spread functions, Coronagraphy, Apodization, Planets, Manufacturing, Cameras, Light scattering, Transform theory, Stars, Telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 24 December 2003 Paper

Stochastic optimal phase retrieval algorithm for high-contrast imaging

Amir Give'on, N. Jeremy Kasdin, Robert Vanderbei, David Spergel, Michael Littman, Pini Gurfil

Proceedings Volume 5169, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.505211

KEYWORDS: Point spread functions, Planets, Phase retrieval, Imaging systems, Stochastic processes, Coronagraphy, Image processing, Error analysis, Systems modeling, Mirrors

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Proceedings Article | 24 December 2003 Paper

Feasible optimal deformable mirror shaping algorithm for high-contrast imaging

Amir Give'on, N. Jeremy Kasdin, Robert Vanderbei, David Spergel, Michael Littman, Pini Gurfil

Proceedings Volume 5169, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.505222

KEYWORDS: Deformable mirrors, Point spread functions, Actuators, Planets, Mirrors, Imaging systems, Coronagraphy, Systems modeling, Image processing, Scattering

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Proceedings Article | 19 November 2003 Paper

Amplitude and phase control of pupil coronagraph for exoplanet detection using spatial light modulators

Laurent Pueyo, Michael Littman, Michael Carr, N. Jeremy Kasdin, David Spergel, Robert Vanderbei

Proceedings Volume 5170, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.505612

KEYWORDS: Deformable mirrors, Cameras, Phase shifts, Michelson interferometers, Spatial light modulators, Liquid crystals, Telescopes, Planets, Coronagraphy, Stars

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Proceedings Article | 19 November 2003 Paper

Evolving exosolar planet detection methods with lab experiments and integrated modeling: I. Modeling

Michael Lieber, Steve Kilston, Jeremy Kasdin, Robert Vanderbei, Michael Littman

Proceedings Volume 5170, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.506404

KEYWORDS: Wavefronts, Planets, Coronagraphy, Point spread functions, Mirrors, Integrated modeling, Monochromatic aberrations, Wave propagation, Performance modeling, Spatial light modulators

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Proceedings Article | 3 March 2003 Paper

Optimal shaped pupil coronagraphs for extrasolar plant finding

N. Kasdin, Robert Vanderbei, David Spergel, Michael Littman

Proceedings Volume 4860, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.457675

KEYWORDS: Planets, Point spread functions, Apodization, Coronagraphy, Stars, Manufacturing, Signal to noise ratio, Photometry, Planetary systems, Optimization (mathematics)

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Proceedings Article | 24 February 2003 Paper

Phase and amplitude control ability using spatial light modulators and zero path length difference Michelson interferometer

Michael Littman, Michael Carr, Jim Leighton, Ezekiel Burke, David Spergel, N. Kasdin

Proceedings Volume 4854, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.459813

KEYWORDS: Phase shifts, Michelson interferometers, Space telescopes, Telescopes, Cameras, Interferometers, Deformable mirrors, Modulators, Liquid crystals, Mirrors

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