Astronomical Optics and Elasticity Theory: Active Optics Methods

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Springer Science & Business Media, Dec 4, 2008 - Science - 575 pages

Astronomical Optics and Elasticity Theory provides a very thorough and comprehensive account of what is known in this field. After an extensive introduction to optics and elasticity, the book discusses variable curvature and multimode deformable mirrors, as well as, in depth, active optics, its theory and applications. Further, optical design utilizing the Schmidt concept and various types of Schmidt correctors, as well as the elasticity theory of thin plates and shells are elaborated upon. Several active optics methods are developed for obtaining aberration corrected diffraction gratings. Further, a weakly conical shell theory of elasticity is elaborated for the aspherization of grazing incidence telescope mirrors.

The very didactic and fairly easy-to-read presentation of the topic will enable PhD students and young researchers to actively participate in challenging astronomical optics and instrumentation projects.

 

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Contents

1 Introduction to Optics and Elasticity
1
2 Dioptrics and Elasticity Variable Curvature Mirrors VCMs
137
3 Active Optics and Correction of ThirdOrder Aberrations
171
4 Optical Design with the Schmidt Concept Telescopes and Spectrographs
216
5 Schmidt Correctors and Diffraction Gratings Aspherized by Active Optics
263
6 Theory of Shells and Aspherization of Axisymmetric Mirrors Meniscus Vase and Closed Forms
312
7 Active Optics with Multimode Deformable Mirrors MDM Vase and Meniscus Forms
365
8 Own Weight Flexure and Figure Control of Telescope Mirrors
413
10 Xray Telescopes and Elasticity Theory of Shells
491
Portrait Gallery
525
Acronyms
537
Glossary
539
Author Index
555
Subject Index
561
About the Author
574
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9 Singlet Lenses and Elasticity Theory of Thin Plates
464

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Bibliographic information

TitleAstronomical Optics and Elasticity Theory: Active Optics Methods
Astronomy and Astrophysics Library
AuthorGérard René Lemaitre
Editionillustrated
PublisherSpringer Science & Business Media, 2008
ISBN3540689052, 9783540689058
Length575 pages
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Science / Physics / Astrophysics
Science / Physics / Optics & Light
Science / Space Science / Astronomy
Technology & Engineering / Mechanical
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