Integrated optics for astronomical interferometry

• Published in: Astronomy and astrophysics (Berlin) Vol. 450; no. 3; pp. 1259 - 1264
• Main Authors: LeBouquin, J.-B., Labeye, P., Malbet, F., Jocou, L., Zabihian, F., Rousselet-Perraut, K., Berger, J.-P., Delboulbé, A., Kern, P., Glindemann, A., Schöeller, M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: EDP Sciences 01.05.2006

Aims. Our objective is to prove that integrated optics (IO) is not only a good concept for astronomical interferometry but also a working technique with high performance. Methods. We used the commissioning data obtained with the dedicated K-band integrated optics two-telescope beam combiner that now...