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Polarization Considerations for the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA)A polarization ray trace model of the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna's (LISA) optical path is being created. The model will be able to assess the effects of various polarizing elements and the optical coatings on the required picometer level interferometry. All of the computational steps are described in detail. This should eliminate any ambiguities associated with polarization ray trace modeling of interferometers and provide a basis for determining its limitations and serve as a clearly defined starting point for future improvements.
Document ID
20050147481
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Waluschka, Eugene (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Pedersen, Trace R. (Swales Aerospace United States)
McNamara, Paul (Maryland Univ. MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 23, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2005
Subject Category
Instrumentation And Photography
Meeting Information
Meeting: SPIE Conference
Location: San Diego, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: July 31, 2005
End Date: August 4, 2005
Sponsors: International Society for Optical Engineering
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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