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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100195090195

ISBN-139780195090192

eBay Product ID (ePID)789020

Product Key Features

Number of Pages448 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameAdaptive Optics for Astronomical Telescopes

Publication Year1998

SubjectPhysics / Optics & Light, Mechanical, Astronomy, Physics / General

TypeTextbook

AuthorJohn W. Hardy

Subject AreaTechnology & Engineering, Science

SeriesOxford Series in Optical and Imaging Sciences Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.3 in

Item Weight34.1 Oz

Item Length10.3 in

Item Width7.4 in

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Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN97-005552

Reviews"While any of the four [monographs available in the field of adaptive optics] is suitable for use in a graduate class in observational astronomy, by far the best of them is Adaptive Optics for Astronomical Telescopes, by John Hardy, a pioneer in adaptive optics who, as adaptive-optics projectleader at ITEK Corp, led the research and technology effort that culminated in the first operational military adaptive optics system in 1981. Hardy's book . . . would be an outstanding choice for a graduate class, because each topic is explained completely from basic principles to the ultimate levelof complexity. . . . Once one is immersed in the rhythm of the presentation, the book is a pleasure to read. The strengths of Hardy's work include his knowledge of the US military literature in this field and his even-handed presentation of the many competing technologies that contribute to anadaptive-optics system."--Physics Today, "While any of the four [monographs available in the field of adaptive optics] is suitable for use in a graduate class in observational astronomy, by far the best of them is Adaptive Optics for Astronomical Telescopes, by John Hardy, a pioneer in adaptive optics who, as adaptive-optics project leader at ITEK Corp, led the research and technology effort that culminated in the first operational military adaptive optics system in 1981. Hardy's book . . . would be an outstanding choice for a graduate class, because each topic is explained completely from basic principles to the ultimate level of complexity. . . . Once one is immersed in the rhythm of the presentation, the book is a pleasure to read. The strengths of Hardy's work include his knowledge of the US military literature in this field and his even-handed presentation of the many competing technologies that contribute to an adaptive-optics system."--Physics Today, "While any of the four [monographs available in the field of adaptive optics] is suitable for use in a graduate class in observational astronomy, by far the best of them is Adaptive Optics for Astronomical Telescopes, by John Hardy, a pioneer in adaptive optics who, as adaptive-optics project leader at ITEK Corp, led the research and technology effort that culminated in the first operational military adaptive optics system in 1981. Hardy's book . . .would be an outstanding choice for a graduate class, because each topic is explained completely from basic principles to the ultimate level of complexity. . . . Once one is immersed in the rhythm of thepresentation, the book is a pleasure to read. The strengths of Hardy's work include his knowledge of the US military literature in this field and his even-handed presentation of the many competing technologies that contribute to an adaptive-optics system."--Physics Today"While any of the four [monographs available in the field of adaptive optics] is suitable for use in a graduate class in observational astronomy, by far the best of them is Adaptive Optics for Astronomical Telescopes, by John Hardy, a pioneer in adaptive optics who, as adaptive-optics project leader at ITEK Corp, led the research and technology effort that culminated in the first operational military adaptive optics system in 1981. Hardy's book . . .would be an outstanding choice for a graduate class, because each topic is explained completely from basic principles to the ultimate level of complexity. . . . Once one is immersed in the rhythm of thepresentation, the book is a pleasure to read. The strengths of Hardy's work include his knowledge of the US military literature in this field and his even-handed presentation of the many competing technologies that contribute to an adaptive-optics system."--Physics Today, "While any of the four [monographs available in the field of adaptive optics] is suitable for use in a graduate class in observational astronomy, by far the best of them isAdaptive Optics for Astronomical Telescopes, by John Hardy, a pioneer in adaptive optics who, as adaptive-optics project leader at ITEK Corp, led the research and technology effort that culminated in the first operational military adaptive optics system in 1981. Hardy's book . . . would be an outstanding choice for a graduate class, because each topic is explained completely from basic principles to the ultimate level of complexity. . . . Once one is immersed in the rhythm of the presentation, the book is a pleasure to read. The strengths of Hardy's work include his knowledge of the US military literature in this field and his even-handed presentation of the many competing technologies that contribute to an adaptive-optics system."--Physics Today, "While any of the four [monographs available in the field of adaptive optics] is suitable for use in a graduate class in observational astronomy, by far the best of them is Adaptive Optics for Astronomical Telescopes , by John Hardy, a pioneer in adaptive optics who, as adaptive-optics project leader at ITEK Corp, led the research and technology effort that culminated in the first operational military adaptive optics system in 1981. Hardy's book . . . would be an outstanding choice for a graduate class, because each topic is explained completely from basic principles to the ultimate level of complexity. . . . Once one is immersed in the rhythm of the presentation, the book is a pleasure to read. The strengths of Hardy's work include his knowledge of the US military literature in this field and his even-handed presentation of the many competing technologies that contribute to an adaptive-optics system."-- Physics Today, "While any of the four [monographs available in the field of adaptiveoptics] is suitable for use in a graduate class in observational astronomy, byfar the best of them is Adaptive Optics for Astronomical Telescopes, by JohnHardy, a pioneer in adaptive optics who, as adaptive-optics project leader atITEK Corp, led the research and technology effort that culminated in the firstoperational military adaptive optics system in 1981. Hardy's book . . . would bean outstanding choice for a graduate class, because each topic is explainedcompletely from basic principles to the ultimate level of complexity. . . . Onceone is immersed in the rhythm of the presentation, the book is a pleasure toread. The strengths of Hardy's work include his knowledge of the US militaryliterature in this field and his even-handed presentation of the many competingtechnologies that contribute to an adaptive-optics system."--PhysicsToday

Dewey Edition21

Series Volume Number16

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal522.2

Table Of Content1. The short, eventful history of adaptive optics2. Adaptive optics in astronomy3. Optical effects of atmospheric turbulence4. Optical image structure5. Optical wavefront sensors6. Wavefront correctors7. Laser beacons8. Wavefront reconstruction and control systems9. Adaptive optics performance analysis and optimization10. Astronomical adaptive optics programsAppendices

SynopsisThis book, written by one of the leaders in the field, covers the principles and theory of adaptive optics, and describes in detail how this technology can be applied to large ground-based telescopes to conmpensate for the effects of atmospheric turbulence. In addition to information on basic adaptive optics components and technology, there are chapters on atmospheric turbulence, optical image structure, laser beacons, and overall system design. The overall design of adaptive optics systems, including performance estimation and optimization, receives detailed treatment. This book provides a fundamental understanding of the physical principles of adaptive optics technology, so that it will have lasting value as a complete and accessible source of reference., 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 valuabe resource for all graduate students and researchers in astronomy and optics., 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.

LC Classification NumberQB479.2.H37 1997