Mid-infrared interferometry on the Chajnantor plateau: the ALIRA project
2003
We propose here to extend ALMA toward the mid-IR wavelength band. We discuss technical aspects and show a scientific breakthrough which would come out of that extension. On the technical side, we consider in particular the following problems raised by its implementation:
-Telescope coupling
-Beam transportation
-Optical pathlength control
Alternatively, a solution using heterodyne detection could be considered. As for the scientific programs which could benefit from this proposal, we consider essentially the investigation of extrasolar planets.
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