Adaptive Optics in Astronomy - Brossura

Roddier, Fran¿ois

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ISBN 10: 0521612144 ISBN 13: 9780521612142

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Riassunto

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.

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Recensione

'Highly recommended for astronomical libraries and for anyone serious about using AO systems in future.' Paul O'Brien, The Observatory

'This new and expanded edition of what has become an established classic in the range of books on optics is most welcome ... provides a much needed reference work ... treatment of the subject is thorough and the reader is provided with an excellent review of a topic that has great relevance for the future of astronomy ... thoroughly recommended to all who have an interest in the design of optical systems for remote viewing.' Grant H. Thomson, The Imaging Science Journal

Descrizione del libro

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. It is written by an international team who have pioneered the field. It is set to become the standard reference for researchers and optical engineers in astronomy and other areas of science where adaptive optics is finding exciting new applications.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0521612144
• ISBN 13: 9780521612142
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 420
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: GPSR Kontakt; gpsr@libri.de; ; Friedensallee 273; Hamburg; 22763; Germania