Abstract
The high contrast specifications of exoplanet coronagraphs drive optical system PSF, resolution, and stray light specifications far beyond previous optics. The effects of coatings on wavefront and polarization will compromise coronagraph performance unless properly designed.
© 2017 Optical Society of America
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