Prof. Michael G. Littman Profile

Prof. Michael G. Littman

at Princeton Univ

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | September 15, 2011

Speckle identification to assist the direct detection of exoplanets

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 | October 8, 2005

Chromaticity effects in adaptive optics: wavelength dependence of amplitude compensation

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 | September 14, 2005

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

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 | October 25, 2004

High-dynamic-range imaging: amplitude and phase control

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 | October 12, 2004

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

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 | December 24, 2003

Feasible optimal deformable mirror shaping algorithm for high-contrast imaging

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 | December 24, 2003

Stochastic optimal phase retrieval algorithm for high-contrast imaging

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 | November 19, 2003

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

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 | November 19, 2003

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

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 | March 3, 2003

Optimal shaped pupil coronagraphs for extrasolar plant finding

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 | February 24, 2003

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

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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