Adaptive Optics for Astronomical Telescopes
- ISBN-10
- 0195090195
- ISBN-13
- 9780195090192
- Category
- Science
- Pages
- 438
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1998
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press on Demand
- Author
- John W. Hardy
Description
This book, written by one of the leaders in the field, covers the principles and theory of adaptive optics, and describes in detail how this technology can be applied to large ground-based telescopes to conmpensate for the effects of atmospheric turbulence. In addition to information on basic adaptive optics components and technology, there are chapters on atmospheric turbulence, optical image structure, laser beacons, and overall system design. The overall design ofadaptive optics systems, including performance estimation and optimization, receives detailed treatment. This book provides a fundamental understanding of the physical principles of adaptive optics technology, so that it will have lasting value as a complete and accessible source ofreference.
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