DocumentCode
500034
Title
Lasers and electro-optics for ground-based astronomy
Author
Dekany, Richard G.
Author_Institution
Caltech Opt. Obs., California Inst. of Technol., Pasadena, CA, USA
fYear
2009
fDate
2-4 June 2009
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
2
Abstract
To expand their science reach, terrestrial observatories have long demanded innovative optical technologies. Today, photonics enabling the active control, compensation, and detection of astronomical light are once again opening new vistas on our Universe.
Keywords
adaptive optics; astronomical telescopes; electro-optical devices; laser beam applications; micro-optomechanical devices; mirrors; spatial light modulators; Universe; active control; adaptive optics; astronomical light; compensation; deformable facesheet mirrors; electro-optics; fiber calibration systems; ground-based astronomy; high-power lasers; membrane mirrors; microelectromechanics systems; phase modulators; spatial light modulator; terrestrial observatories; terrestrial telescopes; Adaptive optics; Astronomy; Laser theory; Lasers and electrooptics; Observatories; Optical modulation; Optical sensors; Power lasers; Space technology; Telescopes;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN
978-1-55752-869-8
Type
conf
Filename
5225413
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