Synopses & Reviews
Adaptive optics is set to revolutionise the future of astronomy; this is the first book on the subject and is set to become the standard reference.
Review
"Adaptive Optics in Astronomy succinctly introduces the reader to the important role played by adaptive optics in the exploration of space using ground-based telescopes.... The production of of Adpative Optics is very high... I highly recommend Adaptive Optics in Astronomy as a comprehensive reference work for graduate students, scientists and engineers in astronomy and in biomedical optics." /s Optics &Photonics News
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'Highly recommended for astronomical libraries and for anyone serious about using AO systems in future.' Paul O'Brien, The Observatory
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'This new and expanded edition of what has become an established classic in the range of books on optics is most welcome ... provides a much needed reference work ... treatment of the subject is thorough and the reader is provided with an excellent review of a topic that has great relevance for the future of astronomy ... thoroughly recommended to all who have an interest in the design of optical systems for remote viewing.' Grant H. Thomson, The Imaging Science Journal
Synopsis
Adaptive optics is a powerful new technique used to sharpen telescope images blurred by the Earth's atmosphere. This authoritative book is the first dedicated to the use of adaptive optics in astronomy. It is written by an international team who have pioneered the field. It is set to become the standard reference for researchers and optical engineers in astronomy and other areas of science where adaptive optics is finding exciting new applications.
Table of Contents
Part I. Introductory Background: 1. Historical context F. Roddier; 2. Imaging through the atmosphere F. Roddier; Part II. The Design of an Adaptive Optics System: 3. Theoretical aspects F. Roddier; 4. Wave-front compensation devices M. Séchaud; 5. Wave-front sensors G. Rousset; 6. Control techniques P.-Y. Madec; 7. Performance estimation and system modeling M. Northcott; Part III. Adaptive Optics with Natural Guide Stars: 8. The COME-ON/ADONIS systems G. Rousset and J.-L. Beuzit; 9. The UH-CFHT systems F. Roddier and F. Rigaut; 10. Adaptive optics in solar astronomy J. Beckers; Part IV. Adaptive Optics with Laser Beacons: 11. Overview of adaptive optics with laser beacons D. Sandler; 12. The design of laser beacon AO systems D. Sandler; 13. Laser beacon adaptive optics systems D. Sandler; Part V. The Impact of Adaptive Optics in Astronomy: 14. Observing with adaptive optics P. Léna and O. Lai; 15. Astronomical results P. Léna and O. Lai; 16. Future expectations F. Roddier; Index.