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18 August 2005 Experimental results for correlation-based wavefront sensing
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Abstract
Correlation wave-front sensing can improve Adaptive Optics (AO) system performance in two keys areas. For point-source-based AO systems, Correlation is more accurate, more robust to changing conditions and provides lower noise than a centroiding algorithm. Experimental results from the Lick AO system and the SSHCL laser AO system confirm this. For remote imaging, Correlation enables the use of extended objects for wave-front sensing. Results from short horizontal-path experiments will show algorithm properties and requirements.
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Lisa A. Poyneer, David W. Palmer, Kai N. LaFortune, and Brian Bauman "Experimental results for correlation-based wavefront sensing", Proc. SPIE 5894, Advanced Wavefront Control: Methods, Devices, and Applications III, 58940N (18 August 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.615231
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KEYWORDS
Signal to noise ratio

Adaptive optics

Charge-coupled devices

Wavefront sensors

Telescopes

Interference (communication)

Laser guide stars

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