Astronomical Optics and Elasticity Theory: Active Optics Methods

by Gérard René Lemaitre

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3642088430
• ISBN13: 9783642088438
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 575 Pages
• Weight: 1.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"