Dual-conjugate wavefront generation for adaptive optics

Kelly, T.-L.; Buscher, D.F.; Clark, P.; Dunlop, C.N.; Love, G.D.; Myers, R.M.; Sharples, R.M.; Zadrozny, A.

Abstract

We present results of the isoplanatic performance of an astronomical adaptive optics system in the laboratory, by using a dual layer turbulence simulator. We describe how the performance of adaptive correction degrades with off-axis angle. These experiments demonstrate that it is now possible to produce quantifiable multi-layer turbulence in the laboratory as a precursor to constructing multi-conjugate adaptive optics.

Citation

Kelly, T., Buscher, D., Clark, P., Dunlop, C., Love, G., Myers, R., …Zadrozny, A. (2000). Dual-conjugate wavefront generation for adaptive optics. Optics Express, 7(11), 368-374. https://doi.org/10.1364/oe.7.000368

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: 2000-11
• Journal: Optics Express
• Publisher: Optica
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 7
• Issue: 11
• Pages: 368-374
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1364/oe.7.000368
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1607761