Title Astronomical Optics and Elasticity Theory : Active Optics Methods Author(s) Lemaitre, G??rard Ren?? Publication Berlin, Heidelberg, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2009. Description XXI, 575 p : online resource Abstract Note 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 ISBN,Price 9783540689058 Keyword(s) 1. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques 2. Astronomy???Observations 3. EBOOK 4. EBOOK - SPRINGER 5. LASERS 6. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 7. MICROWAVES 8. Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering 9. Observations, Astronomical 10. OPTICAL ENGINEERING 11. Optics, Lasers, Photonics, Optical Devices 12. PHOTONICS Item Type eBook Multi-Media Links Please Click here for eBook Circulation Data Accession#   Call# Status Issued To Return Due On Physical Location I08309     On Shelf