MEMS adaptive optics: field demonstrations

John D. Gonglewski; David Charles Dayton; Stephen L. Browne; Sergio R. Restaino

doi:10.1117/12.479631

7 February 2003 MEMS adaptive optics: field demonstrations

John D. Gonglewski, David Charles Dayton, Stephen L. Browne, Sergio R. Restaino

Proceedings Volume 4839, Adaptive Optical System Technologies II; (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.479631
Event: Astronomical Telescopes and Instrumentation, 2002, Waikoloa, Hawai'i, United States

Abstract

We present here results using two novel active optic elements, an electro-static membrane mirror, and a dual frequency nematic liquid crystal. These devices have the advantage of low cost, low power consumption, and compact size. Possible applications of the devices are astronomical adaptive optics, laser beam control, laser cavity mode control, and real time holography. Field experiments were performed on the Air Force Research Laboratory 3.6 meter telescope on Maui, Hawaii.

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John D. Gonglewski, David Charles Dayton, Stephen L. Browne, and Sergio R. Restaino "MEMS adaptive optics: field demonstrations", Proc. SPIE 4839, Adaptive Optical System Technologies II, (7 February 2003); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.479631

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