Technology development for space-based far-infrared double Fourier interferometry (Conference Presentation)

Spencer, Locke D., Benson, Christopher, Buchan, Matthew A., Essenger-Hileman, Thomas, Grainger, William, Leisawitz, David, Mundy, Lee, Pedretti, Ettore, Ricketti, Berke V., Savini, Giorgio, Scott, Jeremy P., Belle, Gerard van and Wilner, David 2026. Technology development for space-based far-infrared double Fourier interferometry (Conference Presentation). Presented at: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, 2026, Copenhagen, Denmark, 5-11 July 2026. Published in: Kammerer, Jens, Rau, Gioia and Sanchez-Bermudez, Joel eds. Proceedings Volume 14148: Optical and Infrared Interferometry and Imaging X. Proceedings of SPIE. , vol.14148 Society of Photo-optical Instrumentation Engineers, 10.1117/12.3105307

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Abstract

Many fundamental questions leading astrophysics research require observations with high resolution spectroscopy and imaging at high spatial resolution, i.e., hyper-spectral imaging, in the Far-Infrared (Far-IR). Topics include: the origin of the universe, conditions for star and planet formation, and, ultimately, the conditions for the emergence of life. Over half of the energy emitted by the Universe appears in the relatively unexplored Far-IR spectral region, most of which is opaque from ground-based sites necessitating space-borne instrumentation. We discuss the motivating science and technology development supporting Far-IR Double Fourier Interferometry instrumentation, requisite components, and associated technology requisite for the advancement of a Far-IR Double Fourier Interferometry space mission. This includes development of digital simulation tools, laboratory instrumentation development and demonstration, and exploration of the science potential of such a facility.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item - published (Paper)
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Schools > Physics and Astronomy Schools > Physical, Chemical & Environmental Sciences
Additional Information:	Article number: 141481I
Publisher:	Society of Photo-optical Instrumentation Engineers
ISSN:	0277-786X
Last Modified:	27 Aug 2026 14:00
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/189219

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