| Adaptive Optics for Astronomical Telescopes Contributor(s): Hardy, John W. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0195090195 ISBN-13: 9780195090192 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $308.75 Product Type: Hardcover Published: July 1998 Annotation: This book by one of the leaders in adaptive optics covers the fundamental theory and then describes in detail how this technology can be applied to large ground-based telescopes to compensate for the effects of atmospheric turbulence. It includes information on basic adaptive optics components and technology, and has chapters devoted to atmospheric turbulence, optical image structure, laser beacons, and overall system design. The chapter on system design is particularly detailed and includes performance estimation and optimization. Combining a clear discussion of physical principles with numerous real-world examples, this book will be a valuable resource for all graduate students and researchers in astronomy and optics. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades - Science | Astronomy - Science | Physics - Optics & Light |
| Dewey: 681.412 |
| LCCN: 97005552 |
| Physical Information: 1.26" H x 7.36" W x 10.34" (2.13 lbs) 448 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book by one of the leaders in adaptive optics covers the fundamental theory and then describes in detail how this technology can be applied to large ground-based telescopes to compensate for the effects of atmospheric turbulence. It includes information on basic adaptive optics components and technology, and has chapters devoted to atmospheric turbulence, optical image structure, laser beacons, and overall system design. The chapter on system design is particularly detailed and includes performance estimation and optimization. Combining a clear discussion of physical principles with numerous real-world examples, this book will be a valuable resource for all graduate students and researchers in astronomy and optics. |