Astronomical Optics

Author : Daniel J. Schroeder
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780323138567

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Astronomical Optics by Daniel J. Schroeder Pdf

Written by a recognized expert in the field, this clearly presented, well-illustrated book provides both advanced level students and professionals with an authoritative, thorough presentation of the characteristics, including advantages and limitations, of telescopes and spectrographic instruments used by astronomers of today. Written by a recognized expert in the field Provides both advanced level students and professionals with an authoritative, thorough presentation of the characteristics, including advantages and limitations, of telescopes and spectrographic instruments used by astronomers of today

Author : Gérard René Lemaitre
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 575 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2008-12-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540689058

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Astronomical Optics and Elasticity Theory by Gérard René Lemaitre Pdf

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 and shells are elaborated upon. Several active optics methods are developed for obtaining aberration corrected diffraction gratings. Further, a weakly conical shell theory of elasticity is elaborated for the aspherization of grazing incidence telescope mirrors. 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.

Author : Lawrence N. Mertz
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461223863

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Excursions in Astronomical Optics by Lawrence N. Mertz Pdf

For every astronomical topic that I have approached there has turned out to be a broader realm of possibilities than is commonly accepted or acknowledged. The "excursions" of this book are the examples. They mostly depart from the mainstream of conventional wisdom to offer a wider perspective with opportunities for further research. While my intent is to supplement that mainstream, the effect may appear to dismiss rather than to reconsider accepted tenets. Ample praise and credit for those accomplishments are already available in textbooks. Readers may very well disagree with some of the notions presented in these excursions, but I hope that they will pause long enough to evaluate the scientific basis for any disagreement. For the most part, these excursions remain incomplete and unfulfilled, yet they contain many ideas that are not available elsewhere. Whether these ideas are per ceived as a collection of unproven claims or as a storehouse of fresh opportunities will depend entirely on the attitude of the reader. The excursions do cover a rather wide span of disciplines, and that may lead to an unfocused overall impression. My hope is thereby to attract a broader audience than that of a single discipline, and to expose them to neighboring disciplines. The excursions all do have the common thread of optical science related to astronomy.

Author : Lawrence Mertz
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1996-06-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 0387946640

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Excursions in Astronomical Optics by Lawrence Mertz Pdf

These "excursions" into astronomical optics discuss innovative, often radical, suggestions for the design of optical instruments. Providing a storehouse of ideas and approaches not available elsewhere, Mertz suggests opportunities for further exploration and development rather than proven solutions. Covering a wide array of topics, from x-ray telescopes to gravitational lenses and from microscope objectives to Fourier transform spectroscopy, the excursions share a common thread of optical science related to astronomy. The book should thus interest researchers and graduate students in astronomy, optics, and optical engineering. Appendices provide Fortran code for some of the design techniques discussed in the book and for Monte Carlo image synthesis

Author : John W. Hardy
Publisher : Oxford Optical and Imaging Sci
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Science
ISBN : 0195090195

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Adaptive Optics for Astronomical Telescopes by John W. Hardy Pdf

This book by one of the leaders in adaptive optics covers the fundamental theory and then describes in detail how this technology can be applied to large ground-based telescopes to compensate for the effects of atmospheric turbulence. It includes information on basic adaptive optics components and technology, and has chapters devoted to atmospheric turbulence, optical image structure, laser beacons, and overall system design. The chapter on system design is particularly detailed and includes performance estimation and optimization. Combining a clear discussion of physical principles with numerous real-world examples, this book will be a valuable resource for all graduate students and researchers in astronomy and optics.

Author : François Roddier
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2004-11-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521612144

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Adaptive Optics in Astronomy by François Roddier Pdf

Adaptive optics is a powerful new technique used to sharpen telescope images blurred by the Earth's atmosphere. This authoritative book is the first dedicated to the use of adaptive optics in astronomy. Mainly developed for defence applications, the technique of adaptive optics has only recently been introduced in astronomy. Already it has allowed ground-based telescopes to produce images with sharpness rivalling those from the Hubble Space Telescope. The technique is expected to revolutionise the future of ground-based optical astronomy. Written by an international team of experts who have pioneered the development of the field, this timely volume provides both a rigorous introduction to the technique and a comprehensive review of current and future systems. It is set to become the standard reference for graduate students, researchers and optical engineers in astronomy and other areas of science where adaptive optics is finding exciting new applications.

Author : Antonio Romano,Roberto Cavaliere
Publisher : Birkhäuser
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-26
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9783319437323

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Geometric Optics by Antonio Romano,Roberto Cavaliere Pdf

This book—unique in the literature—provides readers with the mathematical background needed to design many of the optical combinations that are used in astronomical telescopes and cameras. The results presented in the work were obtained by using a different approach to third-order aberration theory as well as the extensive use of the software package Mathematica®. Replete with workout examples and exercises, Geometric Optics is an excellent reference for advanced graduate students, researchers, and practitioners in applied mathematics, engineering, astronomy, and astronomical optics. The work may be used as a supplementary textbook for graduate-level courses in astronomical optics, optical design, optical engineering, programming with Mathematica, or geometric optics.

Author : D.M. Alloin,Jean-Marie Mariotti
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1994-03-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 0792327489

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Adaptive Optics for Astronomy by D.M. Alloin,Jean-Marie Mariotti Pdf

The blossoming of adaptive optical techniques has brought about a revolution in the field of astronomical observation. Coupled with the new generation of large, ground-based telescopes, it allows us to achieve an unprecendented angular resolution in the analysis of faint astronomical sources at optical wavelengths. This book provides the basic concepts of adaptive optics, discusses the possible instrumental strategies and the state-of-the-art technical achievements of this development and presents the key astrophysical programs which will most benefit from it. Over fifteen well-known experts have contributed to making this volume a comprehensive one, with steady progression as well as full coverage of the various aspects of the field. Students graduating in optical sciences and astrophysics, astronomers, engineers interested in atmospheric turbulence compensation will find this book a reference text on the subject.

Author : François Roddier
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1999-06-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521553759

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Adaptive Optics in Astronomy by François Roddier Pdf

Adaptive optics is set to revolutionise the future of astronomy; this is the first book on the subject and is set to become the standard reference.

Author : D. J. Schroeder
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Astronomical instruments
ISBN : 0126298068

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Astronomical Optics by D. J. Schroeder Pdf

Author : Jingquan Cheng
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 643 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2010-03-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780387887913

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The Principles of Astronomical Telescope Design by Jingquan Cheng Pdf

This book presents a complete summary of the author's twenty five years of experience in telescope design. It provides a general introduction to every aspect of telescope design. It also discusses the theory behind telescope design in depth, which makes it a good reference book for professionals. It covers Radio, Infrared, Optical, X-Ray and Gamma-Ray wavelengths. Originally published in Chinese.

Author : D. J. Schroeder
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 660 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Astrophysics
ISBN : UCSD:31822015291727

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Selected Papers on Astronomical Optics by D. J. Schroeder Pdf

Author : Gordon Walker
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1987-02-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521339073

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Astronomical Observations by Gordon Walker Pdf

The construction of sensitive low noise detectors, preservation of image quality and restriction of unwanted radiation are among the concerns of this up-to-date account of optical techniques available to astronomers.

Author : Harrie G. J. Rutten,Martin A. M. van Venrooij
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015017806046

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Telescope Optics by Harrie G. J. Rutten,Martin A. M. van Venrooij Pdf

Author : University of Manchester. Department of Astronomy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1956
Category : Astronomical instruments
ISBN : UCAL:B3773846

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Proceedings of a Symposium on Astronomical Optics and Related Subjects by University of Manchester. Department of Astronomy Pdf