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.
| ISBN: | 9783642088438 |
| Publication date: | 22nd November 2010 |
| Author: | Gérard René Lemaitre |
| Publisher: | Springer an imprint of Springer Berlin Heidelberg |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 575 pages |
| Series: | Astronomy and Astrophysics Library |
| Genres: |
Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment and methods Laser physics Mechanical engineering Electronics engineering |
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.
Astronomical Optics and Elasticity Theory features in the following genres: Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment and methods, Laser physics, Mechanical engineering, Electronics engineering
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Astronomical Optics and Elasticity Theory was written by Gérard René Lemaitre and published by Springer an imprint of Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Astronomical Optics and Elasticity Theory has 575 pages
Yes it is part of Astronomy and Astrophysics Library series