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Jet
Propulsion Laboratory
2003 Phase II
High Accuracy Optical System Simulation
Optical Research Associates
Pasadena, CA
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INNOVATION
Extends optical system simulation capability to meet accuracy required by high contrast imaging systems
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TPF Visible Light Coronagraph Observatory Concept
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Provides reliable physical optical simulation for complete, tilted and decentered optical models
- Capable of addressing occulting apertures and lyot stops, polarization effects, and mid-spatial frequency surface figure errors
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COMMERCIALIZATION
- Enhanced capability of existing commercial product for optical system design and analysis
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GOVERNMENT/SCIENCE
APPLICATIONS
- Currently utilized in optical system analysis for Terrestrial Planet Finder coronograph
- Potential application in Terrestrial Planet Finder interferometer, also metrology and lithography
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