CHARA/SPICA project history spans from funding requests to the realization of SPICA instruments, including SPICA-FT and SPICA-VIS. Scientific requirements focus on stellar physics, visible interferometry, and large surveys for stellar parameters determination, with detailed specifications for fringe

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Discover the fascinating world of light interference and interferometry through examples like Young's double slit experiment and supernumerary rainbows. Understand how the path length difference affects interference levels and delve into the applications of interferometry across various scientific f

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The European Very Long Baseline Interferometry Network (EVN) is a collaborative effort among major institutes in Europe to conduct advanced astronomical observations using a network of radio telescopes. The EVN, established in 1980, facilitates innovative research through effective collaboration, te

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Research conducted by Paul Hamilton Müller's group at the University of California, Berkeley, focuses on using atom interferometry to explore dark energy. The study delves into screened scalar fields as dark energy, future reach with atom interferometry, known unknowns related to dark energy densit

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Determining clock errors in Ocean Bottom Seismometers (OBSs) is crucial for accurate seismic data recording. This study presents a method using ambient seismic noise and seismic interferometry to correct clock drift in OBSs. The program developed employs Python/Fortran to analyze seismic data direct

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Gravitational waves, predicted by Einstein's Theory of General Relativity, are incredibly weak ripples in spacetime that can be detected using interferometers. This method involves using suspended mirrors to reproduce free-fall conditions, enhancing signals through various techniques like Michelson

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Characterizing bunch profiles of sub-ps pulses for machine performance optimization and understanding beam variations in emittance. Current bunch length measurement techniques are limited to a few fs, prompting the need for femtosecond resolution. Techniques like Coherent Radiation Interferometry an

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This detailed overview outlines the intricate components of the SPICA-VIS photometry transport system, including modules for photometry, interferometry, dispersion, signal detection, and more. Key elements such as the optical fiber feeding optics, polarization delay compensator, atmospheric dispersi

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Wolf-Rayet (WR) stars are evolved, massive stars with their outer hydrogen envelopes stripped away, leading to strong stellar winds. Understanding these nitrogen-rich, carbon-rich, and oxygen-rich WR stars is crucial in unraveling their formation and contribution to nebula creation. This research de

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