Thread
:
active vs adaptive optics
View Single Post
#
2
November 9th 03, 10:20 PM
Chris L Peterson
external usenet poster
Posts: n/a
active vs adaptive optics
On 9 Nov 2003 12:56:46 -0800,
(Ante Perkovic) wrote:
Hi,
Can someone explain me the difference between active and adaptive optics?
Usually, "active" refers to simple first order tip/tilt correction, and
"adaptive" refers to higher order corrections that actually involve modification
of the shape of the wavefront. But these terms aren't formally defined, so you
will see some variation in usage.
_________________________________________________
Chris L Peterson
Cloudbait Observatory
http://www.cloudbait.com
Chris L Peterson