Conceptual remote distance measurement with a double-slit interference
Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics
2020-06-17 v1
Abstract
Distance measurement is crucial to astronomy. Here we suggest a new conceptual method to measure the distance by using a local instrument. By engaging the double-slit interference and by considering the phase information of the light, the position of the intensity maximum is related to the distance of the source. Consequently, the precise measurement of the position can be used to measure the distance of the remote source.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2006.08874,
title = {Conceptual remote distance measurement with a double-slit interference},
author = {Yuan-Chuan Zou},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2006.08874},
year = {2020}
}
Comments
Accepted for publication in Journal of Astronomical Instrumentation