The pursuit of new data and discoveries in observational astronomy stands as a paramount objective in unraveling the mysteries of the cosmos. The European Space Agency (ESA) has recently undertaken an inquiry to solicit proposals for their forthcoming telescope projects and space missions, a pivotal moment in the advancement of space science. Tailored for a medium class mission, this thesis work centers on the Haydn proposal, a space telescope dedicated to asteroseismology—a discipline devoted to probing the subtle pulsations of stars, offering unique insights into their internal structures and evolutionary pathways. This thesis embarks on a comprehensive analysis and reconstruction of pre-designed telescope configurations, while simultaneously exploring alternative setups for both on-axis two-mirror telescopes and three-mirror anastigmatic systems. A dual approach was employed, combining rigorous analytical calculations with precise numerical simulations using the ray-tracing software Zemax. This comprehensive methodology allowed us to explore a wide spectrum of optical design possibilities, seeking the optimal configuration that aligns seamlessly with the mission requirements.
The pursuit of new data and discoveries in observational astronomy stands as a paramount objective in unraveling the mysteries of the cosmos. The European Space Agency (ESA) has recently undertaken an inquiry to solicit proposals for their forthcoming telescope projects and space missions, a pivotal moment in the advancement of space science. Tailored for a medium class mission, this thesis work centers on the Haydn proposal, a space telescope dedicated to asteroseismology—a discipline devoted to probing the subtle pulsations of stars, offering unique insights into their internal structures and evolutionary pathways. This thesis embarks on a comprehensive analysis and reconstruction of pre-designed telescope configurations, while simultaneously exploring alternative setups for both on-axis two-mirror telescopes and three-mirror anastigmatic systems. A dual approach was employed, combining rigorous analytical calculations with precise numerical simulations using the ray-tracing software Zemax. This comprehensive methodology allowed us to explore a wide spectrum of optical design possibilities, seeking the optimal configuration that aligns seamlessly with the mission requirements.
Study of the Optical Configuration for the HAYDN ESA Space Mission
BOURNANE, MOHAMED YAHIA
2022/2023
Abstract
The pursuit of new data and discoveries in observational astronomy stands as a paramount objective in unraveling the mysteries of the cosmos. The European Space Agency (ESA) has recently undertaken an inquiry to solicit proposals for their forthcoming telescope projects and space missions, a pivotal moment in the advancement of space science. Tailored for a medium class mission, this thesis work centers on the Haydn proposal, a space telescope dedicated to asteroseismology—a discipline devoted to probing the subtle pulsations of stars, offering unique insights into their internal structures and evolutionary pathways. This thesis embarks on a comprehensive analysis and reconstruction of pre-designed telescope configurations, while simultaneously exploring alternative setups for both on-axis two-mirror telescopes and three-mirror anastigmatic systems. A dual approach was employed, combining rigorous analytical calculations with precise numerical simulations using the ray-tracing software Zemax. This comprehensive methodology allowed us to explore a wide spectrum of optical design possibilities, seeking the optimal configuration that aligns seamlessly with the mission requirements.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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