Demonstration of new technology MEMS and liquid crystal adaptive optics on bright astronomical objects and satellites.
We present here results using two novel adaptive optic elements, an electro-static membrane mirror, and a dual frequency nematic liquid crystal. These devices have the advantage of low cost, low power consumption, and compact size. Possible applications of the devices are astronomical adaptive optics, laser beam control, laser cavity mode control, and real time holography. Field experiments were performed on the Air Force Research Laboratory, Directed Energy Directorate's 3.67 meter AMOS telescope on Maui, Hawaii.
Dayton
David
D
Gonglewski
John
J
Restaino
Sergio
S
Martin
Jeffrey
J
Phillips
James
J
Hartman
Mary
M
Kervin
Paul
P
Snodgress
Joshua
J
Browne
Stephen
S
Heimann
Nevin
N
Shilko
Michael
M
Pohle
Richard
R
Carrion
Bill
B
Smith
Clint
C
Thiel
Daniel
D