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Adaptive optics for astronomical telescopes / John W. Hardy

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Author:
Hardy, John W. 1926-  Search this
Physical description:
x, 438 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Type:
Books
Date:
1998
Notes:
NASM copy 39088019961564 Purchased with Adopt-A-Book Funds.
Contents:
The short, eventful history of adaptive optics -- Adaptive optics in astronomy -- Optical effects of atmosphere turbulence -- Optical image structure -- Optical wavefront sensors -- Wavefront correctors -- Laser beacons -- Wave reconstruction and control systems -- Adaptive optics performance analysis and optimization -- Astronomical adapative optics programs
Topic:
Telescopes  Search this
Optics, Adaptive  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1092498