Adaptive optics systems evolution in astronomy

Robert K. Tyson

doi:10.1117/12.269112

21 March 1997 Adaptive optics systems evolution in astronomy

Robert K. Tyson

Proceedings Volume 2871, Optical Telescopes of Today and Tomorrow; (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.269112
Event: Optical Telescopes of Today and Tomorrow, 1996, Landskrona/Hven, Sweden

Abstract

Adaptive optics are used to enhance the capability of large telescopes by actively compensating for the distorting effects of the atmosphere. This paper discusses the advances in technology and theory which led to the development of adaptive optics systems on the world's large telescopes.

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Robert K. Tyson "Adaptive optics systems evolution in astronomy", Proc. SPIE 2871, Optical Telescopes of Today and Tomorrow, (21 March 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.269112

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