Introduction to adaptive optics /

Adaptive optics systems and components have achieved a level of sophistication and simplicity that goes beyond traditional applications in astronomy and the military and into developments in medicine, manufacturing, and communications. This book was written for those interested in the multidisciplin...

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Main Author: Tyson, Robert K., 1948-
Corporate Author: Society of Photo-optical Instrumentation Engineers
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Bellingham, Wash. (1000 20th St. Bellingham WA 98225-6705 USA) : SPIE, [2000]
Series:SPIE tutorial texts ; TT41.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Adaptive optics systems and components have achieved a level of sophistication and simplicity that goes beyond traditional applications in astronomy and the military and into developments in medicine, manufacturing, and communications. This book was written for those interested in the multidisciplinary technology and those who need a broad-brush explanation without wading through thousands of journal articles. It follows the structure of a one-day tutorial taught by the author, including humor and sidebars of historical material.
Item Description:"SPIE digital library."
Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (ix, 116 pages : illustrations (some color)
Also available in print version.
Format:Mode of access: World Wide Web.
System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780819478603 (electronic)
DOI:10.1117/3.358220
Access:Restricted to subscribers or individual electronic text purchasers.