Applications of Fresnel optics to enable new space-based astronomy

Jonathan Arenberg; Amy Lo

doi:10.1117/12.622417

18 August 2005 Applications of Fresnel optics to enable new space-based astronomy

Jonathan Arenberg, Amy Lo

Proceedings Volume 5899, UV/Optical/IR Space Telescopes: Innovative Technologies and Concepts II; 58990U (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.622417
Event: Optics and Photonics 2005, 2005, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Fresnel lens technology gives the ability to make very large, 10s to 100s meter apertures and enables a whole new regime of science and exploration missions allowing a new look at currently planned missions. Examples of missions that would be enabled or modified by these extremely large aperture sizes will be discussed at a conceptual level. This paper will conclude with a roadmap of technical challenges to be solved that will enable this exciting technology to develop and move into the technological main stream.

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Jonathan Arenberg and Amy Lo "Applications of Fresnel optics to enable new space-based astronomy", Proc. SPIE 5899, UV/Optical/IR Space Telescopes: Innovative Technologies and Concepts II, 58990U (18 August 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.622417

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