First light on an edge-matched segmented adaptive mirror at the McMath Telescope

Anthony D. Gleckler, J. Roger P. Angel, Donald W. McCarthy, Bobby L. Ulich, Kent P. Pflibsen, Peter L. Wizinowich

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Abstract

The first astronomical results using a seven segment edge-matched adaptive mirror are presented. The mirror is a prototype for adaptive secondary mirrors, consisting of seven flat hexagonal mirrors, with inductive edge sensors to measure piston errors, and piezoelectric actuators. A Hartmann- Shack wavefront sensor uses the visible light for centroiding information while the IR image is formed on a 58 × 62 InSb array at 2.2 microns. In addition, a number of mathematical models are presented that illustrate how well the system should perform when correcting atmospheric turbulence.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
EditorsMark A. Ealey, Fritz Merkle
Pages394-406
Number of pages13
StatePublished - 1994
Externally publishedYes
EventAdaptive Optics in Astronomy - Kailua, HI, USA
Duration: Mar 17 1994Mar 18 1994

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume2201
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Other

OtherAdaptive Optics in Astronomy
CityKailua, HI, USA
Period3/17/943/18/94

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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