Pathway Toward an Infrared Interferometer

TL;DR

This paper outlines a practical approach to developing an infrared interferometer capable of studying Earth-like exoplanets, addressing key challenges in thermal infrared observations and interferometric design.

Contribution

It presents a feasible pathway combining thermal infrared observation goals with interferometric architecture development.

Findings

Proposes a realistic design pathway for infrared interferometers.

Addresses key challenges in thermal infrared exoplanet studies.

Suggests integration strategies for interferometric architectures.

Abstract

We propose a realistic pathway to satisfy two goals, thermal infrared studies of Earth-like exoplanets and interferometric architectures.