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Systematic design and analysis of laser-guide-star adaptive-optics systems for large telescopes

1994; Optica Publishing Group; Volume: 11; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1364/josaa.11.000914

1520-8532

Donald T. Gavel, R. G. Vernon, J. R. Morris,

Advanced optical system design

We discuss the design of laser-guided adaptive-optics systems for the large, 8–10-m-class telescopes. Through proper choice of system components and optimized system design, the laser power that is needed at the astronomical site can be kept to a minimum.