ENGLISH

Astronomical Optics and Elasticity Theory: Active Optics Methods

By Gérard René Lemaitre (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Year
2009
ISBN
1846284392
DOI
10.1007/978-3-540-68905-8
Open Library ID
OL8962595M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
25 MB (26031701 bytes)
Series
Astronomy and Astrophysics Library
Edition
1
Pages
575\587
Topic
Physics
Time added
2010-02-18 13:16:04
AstronomyObservations and Techniques;MicrowavesOptoelectronicsPlasmonics and Optical Devices;Mechanical EngineerRF and Optical Engineering;Optics

Description

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.

Similar books