No wavefront sensor adaptive optics system for compensation of primary aberrations by software analysis of a point source image. 2. Tests

Giampiero Naletto, Fabio Frassetto, Nicola Codogno, Enrico Grisan, Stefano Bonora, Vania Da Deppo, Alfredo Ruggeri

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Abstract

The description of an adaptive optics (AO) system with no wavefront sensor to correct primary aberrations is presented. This system is based on closed loop software that iteratively analyzes a point source target image on the instrument focal plane and suitably modifies the AO device. The performed tests with a pull-only deformable mirror (DM) have shown that the system works very well, reaching an optimal focusing condition in a few seconds using standard components. Such a system can be conveniently applied in all the fields in which a not very fast optical adaptation is acceptable.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6427-6433
Number of pages7
JournalApplied Optics
Volume46
Issue number25
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2007
Externally publishedYes

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