Open AccessSpherical lamellar grating interferometer for airborne astronomical observations of far infrared objects
Author(s) -
J. L. Pipher,
M. P. Savedoff,
J. G. Duthie
Publication year - 1977
Publication title -
applied optics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0003-6935
DOI - 10.1364/ao.16.000233
Subject(s) - optics , grating , observatory , interferometry , infrared astronomy , infrared , diffraction grating , physics , wavelength , remote sensing , astronomical interferometer , astronomy , geology
A lamellar grating has been developed to be used for very far ir observations on the Gerard P. Kuiper Airborne Observatory. The design characteristics and performance during laboratory testing and initial observations of Jupiter at wavelengths between 50 microm and 500 microm are presented.
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