A SIMPLE LOW-ORDER ADAPTIVE OPTICS SYSTEM FOR NEAR-INFRARED APPLICATIONS

被引:128
作者
RODDIER, F
NORTHCOTT, M
GRAVES, JE
机构
关键词
ADAPTIVE OPTICS; WAVE-FRONT SENSING; PREDETECTION WAVE-FRONT COMPENSATION; HIGH ANGULAR RESOLUTION IMAGING; SEEING;
D O I
10.1086/132802
中图分类号
P1 [天文学];
学科分类号
0704 ;
摘要
It is shown that low-order wavefront compensation can significantly improve astronomical images over most of the sky. A novel approach to wavefront sensing and compensation is described. It is optimized for low-order correction and high efficiency. Computer-simulation results show it can achieve the desired performance, and preliminary laboratory tests demonstrate its feasibility.
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页码:131 / 149
页数:19
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