Polarization nulling interferometry for exoplanet detection.
We introduce a new concept of nulling interferometer without any achromatic device, using polarization properties of light. This type of interferometer should enable a high rejection ratio in a theoretically unlimited spectral band. We analyze several consequences of the proposed design, notably, the possibility of fast internal modulation.
Spronck
Julien
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Pereira
Silvania F
SF
Braat
Joseph J M
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