Abstract
We demonstrate a new design high-contrast optics suitable for use on a stray-light reduction. Two-dimensional distribution of diffracted light was numerically analyzed and confirmed by a laboratory measurement to determine its characteristics. Laboratory measurements confirm stray-light performance with ∼10−8 rejection viewing as close as 1.0◦ to a bright-light source. The present improvement replaces the conventional normal-edge vane by an edge with microscopic Gaussian-shaped structures. This permits simplified fabrication, provides even more weight reduction, and delivers improved performance for a given size.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 9937-9943 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Applied optics |
Volume | 59 |
Issue number | 32 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2020 Nov 10 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- Engineering (miscellaneous)
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering