Since the publication of the second edition of Principles of Adaptive Optics, the developments and applications in this area have increased tremendously. Observatories are now producing outstanding science through adaptive optics technology; components, such as micromachined deformable mirrors and v
Principles of Adaptive Optics
โ Scribed by Robert Tyson (Auth.)
- Publisher
- Academic Press
- Year
- 1991
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 300
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
Intended for scientists and engineers interested in modern applications of optical technology, this book covers the basic principles of optics, wavefront sensing, controls and wavefront correction that encompass the field of adaptive optics
โฆ Table of Contents
Content:
Front Matter, Page iii
Copyright, Page iv
Foreword, Pages ix-x
Preface, Pages xi-xii
Chapter 1 - History and Background, Pages 1-24
Chapter 2 - Sources of Aberrations, Pages 25-52
Chapter 3 - Adaptive Optics Systems, Pages 53-100
Chapter 4 - Wavefront Sampling, Pages 101-115
Chapter 5 - Wavefront Sensing, Pages 117-183
Chapter 6 - Wavefront Correction, Pages 185-212
Chapter 7 - Reconstruction and Controls, Pages 213-255
Chapter 8 - Atmospheric Compensation Summary, Pages 257-260
Bibliography, Pages 261-283
Figure Credits, Pages 285-286
Index, Pages 287-298
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