Long-baseline optical and infrared stellar interferometry

Abstract

The history and the current status of optical and infrared long-baseline interferometry are reviewed. In particular, attention is given to Michelson interferometry; the Mark III stellar interferometer and its applications to astrometry, measurement of stellar diameters, and observations of binary stars; and advanced techniques. The discussion then focuses on astrometry and imaging with space interferometers. Finally, the future of long-baseline interferometry is briefly discussed with particular reference to the interferometry of the moon.