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
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;
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
