An Optical Interferometric Method to Eliminate the Atmospheric Degradation of Resolution

摘要

The objective of the research was the development, fabrication and use of an interferometer capable of making high spacial resolution measurements through the turbulent atmosphere. In particular, a prototype of the interferometer was designed and fabricated, and then tested, both in the laboratory and on a telescope. The knowledge gained from the prototype (a coude model) permitted the design of the final interferometer. This interferometer (a Cassegrain model) is now being fabricated. This paper is an enlargement and explanation of the results presented in the Woods Hole paper. (Author)