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Large Contactless Adaptive Mirrors Technology

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Abstract

The contactless, voice coil motor adaptive mirror technology is adopted in several existing and future large telescopes: MMT, LBT, Magellan, VLT, E-ELT, GMT. We present concept, projects and other potential applications, highlighting pros and limitations. Article not available.

© 2016 Optical Society of America

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