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OPTICAL SYSTEM [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-12-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optical Instruments
DEF

A collection of mirrors, [lenses], prisms, and other devices (placed in some specified configuration) which reflect, refract, disperse, absorb, polarize, or otherwise act on light.

CONT

We describe the initial setup, configuration, and testing procedures that were used to incorporate a Xinetics 349 channel deformable mirror into the DCATT [Developmental Characterized Active Telescope Testbed] active optical system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments d'optique
DEF

Appareillage de physique relatif à la vision, à la propagation de la lumière dans le vide ou dans les milieux naturels.

OBS

Les systèmes optiques de certains satellites captent la lumière du soleil réfléchie par la surface de la Terre et sont donc dépendants de l'éclairement et des conditions météorologiques.

Spanish

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