We report the demonstration of single mode AgCl x Br 1-x channel waveguides for mid-
infrared range. The waveguides were made by the deposition of AgCl x Br 1-x layers on top …

The Darwin and TPF-I space missions will be able to study the atmosphere of distant worlds
similar to the Earth. Flying these space-based interferometers will however be an …

The compelling scientific rewards for exoplanet detection in astronomy necessitates the
development of imaging techniques able to explore parts of the parameter space …

Nulling interferometry is considered as one of the most promising solutions to spectrally
characterize rocky exoplanets in the habitable zone of nearby stars. It provides both high …

This paper presents the development and tests in the thermal infrared of Integrated Optics
(IO) technology in preparation of ESA's space mission Darwin. This mission aims to detect …

The requirements on space missions designed to study Terrestrial exoplanets are
discussed. We then investigate whether the design of such a mission, specifically the Darwin …

In this paper we present the current status of the development and test of a 10 micrometers
single-mode fiber. We explain why this component is useful to mid-infrared interferometry …

Mid-infrared (8-13μm) nulling is a key observing mode planned for the NASA-funded Keck
Interferometer at the Keck Observatory on the summit of Mauna Kea in Hawaii. By …

This master thesis is dedicated to the design of single mode fibers (SMF) installed in a
spaced-based nulling interferometer working in the infrared region. The SMF is used as a …

This master thesis is dedicated to the study of single mode fibers as spatial filter in a space-
based nulling interferometer. They are used to decrease the requirements on the wavefront …