Astronomical optics and elasticity theory : active optics methods
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Astronomical optics and elasticity theory : active optics methods
(Astronomy and astrophysics library)
Springer, c2009
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Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
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.
Table of Contents
to Optics and Elasticity.- Dioptrics and Elasticity - Variable Curvature Mirrors (VCMs).- Active Optics and Correction of Third-Order Aberrations.- Optical Design with the Schmidt Concept - Telescopes and Spectrographs.- Schmidt Correctors and Diffraction Gratings Aspherized by Active Optics.- Theory of Shells and Aspherization of Axisymmetric Mirrors - Meniscus, Vase and Closed Forms.- Active Optics with Multimode Deformable Mirrors (MDM) Vase and Meniscus Forms.- Own Weight Flexure and Figure Control of Telescope Mirrors.- Singlet Lenses and Elasticity Theory of Thin Plates.- X-ray Telescopes and Elasticity Theory of Shells.
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