In this Book
- The Adaptive Optics Revolution: A History
- Book
- 2009
- Published by: University of New Mexico Press
summary
Duffner has compiled the history of the most revolutionary breakthrough in astronomy since Galileo pointed his telescope skyward--the technology that will greatly expand our understanding of the universe.
Table of Contents
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- Introduction
- pp. xix-xxiv
- List of Acronyms
- pp. xxv-xxviii
- 2: Early Days: The Romans
- pp. 17-39
- 4: Laser Guide Stars
- pp. 65-87
- 6: Lincoln Laboratory
- pp. 119-144
- 7: Sharing the Gold: Astronomical Nuggets
- pp. 145-167
- 8: Strategic Defense Initiative
- pp. 169-202
- 9: Airborne Laser
- pp. 203-235
- 12: Sodium Guide Star Laser: The Future
- pp. 313-337
- Conclusion
- pp. 339-347
- List of Interviews
- pp. 349-353
Additional Information
ISBN
9780826346933
Related ISBN(s)
9780826346919
MARC Record
OCLC
759158378
Pages
485
Launched on MUSE
2011-07-21
Language
English
Open Access
No
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