Laboratory Demonstration of Image-Plane Self-Calibration in Interferometry

TL;DR

This paper demonstrates a novel self-calibration method for interferometry using aperture plane masking at a synchrotron light source, showcasing the Shape-Orientation-Size conservation principle.

Contribution

It introduces the first laboratory demonstration of image-plane self-calibration in interferometry based on aperture plane masking.

Findings

Successful demonstration of shape-orientation-size conservation principle.

Effective image-plane self-calibration achieved in a 3-element interferometer.

Potential for improved calibration techniques in optical interferometry.

Abstract

We demonstrate the Shape-Orientation-Size conservation principle for a 3-element interferometer using aperture plane masking at the ALBA visible synchrotron radiation light source. We then use these data to demonstrate Image Plane Self-Calibration.