dc.contributor.author | Kraus, S | |
dc.contributor.author | Monnier, JD | |
dc.contributor.author | Anugu, N | |
dc.contributor.author | Bouquin, J-BL | |
dc.contributor.author | Davies, CL | |
dc.contributor.author | Ennis, J | |
dc.contributor.author | Labdon, A | |
dc.contributor.author | Lanthermann, C | |
dc.contributor.author | Setterholm, B | |
dc.contributor.author | Brummelaar, TT | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2018-08-03T13:52:43Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2018-07-09 | |
dc.description.abstract | MIRC-X is a new beam combination instrument at the CHARA array that enables 6-telescope interferometric imaging on object classes that until now have been out of reach for milliarcsecond-resolution imaging. As part of an instrumentation effort lead by the University of Exeter and University of Michigan, we equipped the MIRC instrument with an ultra-low read-noise detector system and extended the wavelength range to the J and H-band. The first phase of the MIRC-X commissioning was successfully completed in June 2017. In 2018 we will commission polarisation control to improve the visibility calibration and implement a 'cross-talk resiliant' mode that will minimise visibility cross-talk and enable exoplanet searches using precision closure phases. Here we outline our key science drivers and give an overview about our commissioning timeline. We comment on operational aspects, such as remote observing, and the prospects of co-phased parallel operations with the upcoming MYSTIC combiner. | en_GB |
dc.description.sponsorship | MIRC-X is funded by a Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC; grant agreement No. 639889,
PI: Kraus) and funds from the University of Exeter. The project builds on earlier investments from the University
of Michigan and the National Science Foundation (NSF, PI: Monnier). | en_GB |
dc.identifier.citation | Vol. 10701, article 1070123 | en_GB |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1117/12.2311706 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10871/33663 | |
dc.language.iso | en | en_GB |
dc.publisher | Society of Photo-optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE) | en_GB |
dc.rights | © Copyright 2018 Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers. One print or electronic copy may be made for personal
use only. Systematic reproduction and distribution, duplication of any material in this paper for a fee or for commercial purposes,
or modification of the content of the paper are prohibited | en_GB |
dc.subject | high angular resolution imaging | en_GB |
dc.subject | interferometry | en_GB |
dc.subject | MIRC-X | en_GB |
dc.subject | MIRC | en_GB |
dc.subject | CHARA | en_GB |
dc.subject | planet formation | en_GB |
dc.subject | protoplanetary disks | en_GB |
dc.subject | extrasolar planets | en_GB |
dc.title | The MIRC-X 6-telescope imager: Key science drivers, instrument design and operation | en_GB |
dc.type | Article | en_GB |
dc.date.available | 2018-08-03T13:52:43Z | |
dc.description | This is the final version of the article. Available from SPIE via the DOI in this record | en_GB |
dc.identifier.journal | Proceedings of SPIE | en_GB |