Optical and infrared interferometry

Authors :: Timothy R. Bedding
Publication Year :: 2000
Publisher :: arXiv, 2000.
Abstract: Interferometric techniques are at the forefront of modern astronomical instrumentation. A new generation of instruments are either operating or nearing completion, including arrays of small telescopes as well as the ``big guns'' (VLTI and Keck). A number of space interferometers for the detection of extra-solar planets are also being planned. I review the current state of play and describe the latest developments in the field.<br />Comment: 6 pages. Invited talk at IAU Symposium 205: Galaxies and their Constituents at the Highest Angular Resolutions, Manchester UK, August 2000. Proceedings to be published by ASP, edited by R. Schilizzi, S. Vogel, F. Paresce, M. Elvis