Adaptive Optics for Astronomical Telescopes (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780195090192)

This book by one of the leaders in adaptive optics covers the fundamental theory and then describes in detail how this technology can be applied to large ground-based telescopes to compensate for the effects of atmospheric turbulence. It includes information on basic adaptive optics components and technology, and has chapters devoted to atmospheric turbulence, optical image structure, laser beacons, and overall system design. The chapter on system design is particularly detailed and includes performance estimation and optimization. Combining a clear discussion of physical principles with numerous real-world examples, this book will be a valuable resource for all graduate students and researchers in astronomy and optics.

Author: John W. Hardy
ISBN-10: 0195090195
ISBN-13: 9780195090192
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Language: English
Published: 07/30/1998
Pages: 448
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.13lbs
Size: 10.34h x 7.36w x 1.26d