Calibration and Testing of the 6.5 M MMT Adaptive Optics System

Abstract

This dissertation describes the development, calibration, and testing of the adaptive optics system for the 6.5 m Multiple Mirror Telescope. By employing a deformable secondary mirror, the MMT adaptive optics system uniquely solves several problems typical of astronomical adaptive optics systems. Extra components are eliminated, improving throughput and reducing emissivity. Since the adaptive secondary is integral to the telescope, a corrected beam is presented to any instrument mounted at Cassegrain focus.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA393583

Entities

People

  • Robert L. Johnson

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cameras
  • Construction
  • Detection
  • Diffraction
  • Geometry
  • Infrared Detectors
  • Light Sources
  • Measurement
  • Metal Films
  • Optical Instruments
  • Optical Materials
  • Optical Properties
  • Optics
  • Photographs
  • Refraction
  • Refractive Index
  • Waveplates

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Optical Fiber Sensing and Electromagnetic Propagation.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Space Objects