A Simplified Theory of External Occulters for Solar Coronagraphs

A Simplified Theory of External Occulters for Solar Coronagraphs

We present a first-principles analytic treatment of modern multivane occulters in circular (coronagraph) and linear (heliospheric imager) geometry, develop a simplified theory that is useful for designing and predicting their performance, explain certain visual artifacts, and explore the performance...

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Main Authors: Craig. E. DeForest, Nicholas F. Erickson, Matthew N. Beasley, Steven N. Osterman, Travis J. Smith, Mary H. Hanson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IOP Publishing 2025-01-01
Series:The Astrophysical Journal
Subjects:
Coronagraphic imaging
Optical observation
Solar instruments
Space vehicle instruments
Astronomical instrumentation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/ada270
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