Dekany, R. and Troy, M. and Brack, G. and Bleau, C. and DuVarney, R. and Ealey, M. (2000) 1600 actuator tweeter mirror upgrade for the Palomar Adaptive Optics system (PALAO). In: Adaptive Optical Systems Technology. Proceedings of SPIE. No.4007. Society of Photo-optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE) , Bellingham, WA, pp. 175-179. ISBN 9780819436320. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechAUTHORS:20190115-104615735
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We discuss conceptual design issues for a 1600 actuator tweeter mirror/multiconjugate AO upgrade to the 349 actuator Palomar Adaptive Optics System (PALAO). Based upon a 42 X 42 actuator Photonex deformable mirror technology, developed by Xinetics, Inc., this upgrade would enable unique science at visible wavelengths and deliver unprecedented near-infrared Strehl ratios for modestly bright (mV equals 9) guide stars. When used in conjunction with the existing 349 actuator Xinetics, Inc. deformable mirror, a series of pressing issues regarding the practical utility of multiconjugate adaptive correction for extremely large telescopes could be addressed. By utilizing a low noise (EEV39) wavefront sensor camera developed by SciMeasure Analytical Systems, Inc., this system would provide on-axis K-band Strehl ratio of > 95%, improving scientific throughput and enabling the detection and spectroscopy of unresolved companions in an unprecedented contrast space around nearby stars.
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| Additional Information: | © 2000 Society of Photo-optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE). Observations at the Palomar Observatory were made as part of a continuing collaborative agreement between Palomar Observatory, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and Cornell University. | ||||||
| Subject Keywords: | Deformable mirror, multiconjugate adaptive optics, wavefront sensing | ||||||
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| Issue or Number: | 4007 | ||||||
| Record Number: | CaltechAUTHORS:20190115-104615735 | ||||||
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| Official Citation: | Richard G. Dekany, Mitchell Troy, Gary L. Brack, Charles A. Bleau, Raymond C. DuVarney, Mark A. Ealey, "1600 actuator tweeter mirror upgrade for the Palomar Adaptive Optics system (PALAO)," Proc. SPIE 4007, Adaptive Optical Systems Technology, (7 July 2000); doi: 10.1117/12.390293 | ||||||
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| Deposited By: | Tony Diaz | ||||||
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