Astronomical Optics and Elasticity Theory Active Optics Methods /

• Main Author: Lemaitre, Gřard Ren.̌ (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2009.
• Edition: 1.
• Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library,
• Subjects: Physics.; Mechanical engineering.; Microwaves.; Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.; Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering.; Optics, Optoelectronics, Plasmonics and Optical Devices.; Mechanical Engineering.
• Online Access: https://ezaccess.library.uitm.edu.my/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-68905-8

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 theo...

Table of Contents:

• Provisional table of contents: 1. Introduction to Optics and Elasticity
• 2. Dioptrics and Elasticity - Variable Curvature Mirrors (VCMs)
• 3. Active optics correction of Third-order aberrations
• 4. Optical design with the Schmidt concept - Telescopes and Spectrographs
• 5. Schmidt correctors and diffraction gratings aspherized by active optics
• 6. Shell theory and aspherization of axisymmetric mirrors - Meniscus, Vase and Biplate forms
• 7. Active optics with Multimode Derformable Mirrors (MDMs)
• 8. Active supporting of large telescope mirrors
• 9. Singlet lenses and elasticity theory of thin plates
• 10. X-rays telescopes and elasticity theory of shells
• 11. Portrait gallery.