The simulation platform of adaptive optics for the extremely large telescope

Zhiwen Wu*, Ningfei Wang, Torben Andersen

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Adaptive optics system is the necessary facility for the large telescope in order to obtain the clear image. Due to the complexity and cost, the simulation of adaptive optics is important. In the paper, a simulation platform is built up, which includes the wavefront sensor, deformable mirror, tip/tilt mirror and a controller with a reconstructor. Based on the platform, an adaptive optics system potentially for a 42m telescope is simulated. The simulation result show that the simulation platform can be used to predict the performance and simulate the effect of the components on the system. In addition, the simulation platform is generic and can be widely used in most of adaptive optics systems in all kinds of fields.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2010 Symposium on Photonics and Optoelectronic, SOPO 2010 - Proceedings
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010
EventInternational Symposium on Photonics and Optoelectronics, SOPO 2010 - Chengdu, China
Duration: 19 Jun 201021 Jun 2010

Publication series

Name2010 Symposium on Photonics and Optoelectronic, SOPO 2010 - Proceedings

Conference

ConferenceInternational Symposium on Photonics and Optoelectronics, SOPO 2010
Country/TerritoryChina
CityChengdu
Period19/06/1021/06/10

Keywords

  • Adaptive optics
  • Large telescope
  • Simulation platform

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