Prof. Michael G. Littman Profile

Prof. Michael G. Littman

at Princeton Univ

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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

Proc. SPIE. 8151, Techniques and Instrumentation for Detection of Exoplanets V

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

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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

Proc. SPIE. 5903, Astronomical Adaptive Optics Systems and Applications II

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

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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

Proc. SPIE. 5905, Techniques and Instrumentation for Detection of Exoplanets II

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

Proc. SPIE. 5490, Advancements in Adaptive Optics

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

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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

Proc. SPIE. 5487, Optical, Infrared, and Millimeter Space Telescopes

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

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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

Proc. SPIE. 5169, Astronomical Adaptive Optics Systems and Applications

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

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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

Proc. SPIE. 5169, Astronomical Adaptive Optics Systems and Applications

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

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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

Proc. SPIE. 5170, Techniques and Instrumentation for Detection of Exoplanets

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

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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

Proc. SPIE. 5170, Techniques and Instrumentation for Detection of Exoplanets

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

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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

Proc. SPIE. 4860, High-Contrast Imaging for Exo-Planet Detection

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

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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

Proc. SPIE. 4854, Future EUV/UV and Visible Space Astrophysics Missions and Instrumentation

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

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