Astronomical Optics and Elasticity Theory provides a very thorough and comprehensive account of what is known in this field. After an extensive introduction to optics and elasticity, the book discusses variable curvature and multimode deformable mirrors, as well as, in depth, active optics, its theory and applications. Further, optical design utilizing the Schmidt concept and various types of Schmidt correctors, as well as the elasticity theory of thin plates andshells are elaborated upon. The very didactic and fairly easy-to-read presentation of the topic will enable PhD students and young researchers to actively participate in challenging astronomical optics and instrumentation projects. Didactic style and comprehensive coverage Equations are derived in comprehensible manner Enables PhD students and young researchers to actively participate in modern astronomical optics projects Contains a portrait gallery of poineers of optics and elasticity theory INDICE: Provisional table of contents: 1. Introduction to Optics and Elasticity.- 2. Dioptrics and Elasticity - Variable Curvature Mirrors (VCMs).- 3. Active optics correction of Third-order aberrations.- 4. Optical design with the Schmidt concept - Telescopes and Spectrographs.- 5. Schmidt correctors and diffraction gratings aspherized by active optics.- 6. Shell theory and aspherization of axisymmetric mirrors - Meniscus, Vase and Biplate forms.- 7. Active optics with Multimode Derformable Mirrors (MDMs).- 8. Active supporting of large telescope mirrors.- 9. Singlet lenses and elasticity theory of thin plates.-10. X-rays telescopes and elasticity theory of shells.- 11. Portrait gallery.
- ISBN: 978-3-540-68904-1
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 380
- Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés