Active focal plane phase mask coronagraphy with a discrete pixelated device: I. Study of the theoretical performance trade space
Recent advances in high-contrast exoplanet imaging instrumentation have introduced the concept of adaptive coronagraphy. For example, liquid-crystal-on-silicon spatial light modulators (SLMs) can be used as programmable phase masks or digital micro-mirror devices as configurable pupil apodizers. Adaptive coronagraphy o...