Non-linear control of adaptive optics for exoplanet imaging

Figure by Vikram Radhakrishnan

We are developing real-time algorithms to shaping the stellar PSF in an exoplanet imager to create a dark area at the position of an exoplanet. This direct, non-linear minimization of stellar light at the exoplanet’s position significantly enhances the achievable contrast of exoplanet imagers.

Funding provided by TNO, Leiden Observatory

Christoph Keller
Christoph Keller
Director of Science

exoplanets, innovative instrumentation, solar physics, remote sensing, interdisciplinary research

Vikram Radhakrishnan
Vikram Radhakrishnan
PhD student

instrumentation, adaptive optics, machine learning

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