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Production of phase screens for simulation of atmospheric turbulence |
Applied Optics, Vol. 51, Issue 36, pp. 8769-8778 (2012)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/AO.51.008769
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Abstract
The ability to simulate atmospheric turbulence in the laboratory is a crucial part of testing and developing astronomical adaptive optics (AO) technology. We report on the development of a technique for creating phase plates that involves the strategic application of clear acrylic paint onto a transparent substrate. Results of interferometric characterization of these plates are described and compared to Kolmogorov statistics. The range of
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OCIS Codes
(230.1150) Optical devices : All-optical devices
(350.1260) Other areas of optics : Astronomical optics
(110.1080) Imaging systems : Active or adaptive optics
ToC Category:
Atmospheric and Oceanic Optics
History
Original Manuscript: September 21, 2012
Revised Manuscript: November 23, 2012
Manuscript Accepted: November 23, 2012
Published: December 19, 2012
Citation
Rachel Rampy, Don Gavel, Daren Dillon, and Sandrine Thomas, "Production of phase screens for simulation of atmospheric turbulence," Appl. Opt. 51, 8769-8778 (2012)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/ao/abstract.cfm?URI=ao-51-36-8769
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