Astronomical adaptive optics: a review
Changhui Rao, Libo Zhong, Youming Guo, Min Li, Lanqiang Zhang, Kai Wei
Abstract
Abstract Since the concept of adaptive optics(AO) was proposed in 1953, AO has become an indispensable technology for large aperture ground-based optical telescopes aimed at high resolution observations. This paper provides a comprehensive review of AO progress for large aperture astronomical optical telescopes including both night-time and day-time solar optical telescopes. The recent AO technological advances, such as Laser Guide Star, Deformable Secondary Mirror, Extreme AO, and Multi-Conjugate AO are focused.
Topics & Concepts
Adaptive opticsLaser guide starOpticsAperture (computer memory)Active opticsPhysicsGuide starOptical telescopeDeformable mirrorTelescopeRemote sensingAstronomyGeographyAcousticsAdaptive optics and wavefront sensingStellar, planetary, and galactic studiesOptical Systems and Laser Technology