Physics – Optics
Scientific paper
Dec 1991
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1991spie.1542....2h&link_type=abstract
In: Active and adaptive optical systems; Proceedings of the Meeting, San Diego, CA, July 22-24, 1991 (A93-39451 15-74), p. 2-17.
Physics
Optics
7
Adaptive Optics, General Overviews, Mirrors, Wave Front Reconstruction
Scientific paper
Active and adaptive optics technology has emerged from the laboratory and is being applied to improve the performance of optical imaging and laser systems. In the last few years, development of both systems and components has accelerated. Many new concepts and devices have appeared, among which are high-performance deformable mirrors, new types of wavefront sensors, and more sophisticated wavefront processing algorithms. Equally important, a better understanding of the system design aspects of adaptive optics has been reached, particularly of the need for optimizing each system according to its application. For example, the dominant requirement in laser systems is to achieve a high Strehl ratio, whereas for ground-based astronomy the availability of guide stars is a major concern. Current developments in adaptive optics for ground-based astronomy include the use of IR wavelengths, partial wavefront compensation using natural guide stars, and the use of laser guide stars to allow all-sky coverage with full compensation at visible wavelengths. While progress to date has been impressive, much work remains to bring this technology into general use.
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