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29 September 2004 Advanced optical delay line demonstrator
Teun van den Dool, Fred Kamphues, B. Fouss, K. Henrioulle, Harm Hogenhuis
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TNO TPD, in cooperation with Micromega-Dynamics and Dutch Space, has designed an advanced Optical Delay Line (ODL) for use in future ground based and space interferometry missions. The work is performed under NIVR contract in preparation for GENIE and DARWIN. Using the ESO PRIMA DDL requirements as a baseline, the delay line can be used for PRIMA and GENIE without any modifications. The delay line design is modular and flexible, which makes scaling for other applications a relatively easy task. The ODL has a single linear motor actuator for Optical Path Difference (OPD) control, driving a two-mirror cat’s eye with SiC mirrors and CFRP structure. Magnetic bearings provide frictionless and wear free operation with zerohysteresis. The delay line is currently being assembled and will be subjected to a comprehensive test program in the second half of 2004.
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Teun van den Dool, Fred Kamphues, B. Fouss, K. Henrioulle, and Harm Hogenhuis "Advanced optical delay line demonstrator", Proc. SPIE 5495, Astronomical Structures and Mechanisms Technology, (29 September 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.549423
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KEYWORDS
Mirrors

Eye

Magnetism

Actuators

Telescopic pixel displays

Silicon carbide

Adaptive optics

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