title: Demonstration of new technology MEMS and liquid crystal adaptive optics on bright astronomical objects and satellites.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: David
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authors.lastname: Dayton
authors.forename: John
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authors.lastname: Gonglewski
authors.forename: Sergio
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authors.lastname: Restaino
authors.forename: Jeffrey
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authors.lastname: Martin
authors.forename: James
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authors.lastname: Phillips
authors.forename: Mary
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authors.lastname: Hartman
authors.forename: Paul
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authors.lastname: Kervin
authors.forename: Joshua
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authors.lastname: Snodgress
authors.forename: Stephen
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authors.lastname: Browne
authors.forename: Nevin
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authors.lastname: Heimann
authors.forename: Michael
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authors.lastname: Shilko
authors.forename: Richard
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authors.lastname: Pohle
authors.forename: Bill
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authors.lastname: Carrion
authors.forename: Clint
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: Daniel
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authors.lastname: Thiel