Integrated Modeling for the Design of Deformable Mirrors Using a Parametric Module Method

Active optics is a key technology for future large-aperture space telescopes. In the design of deformablemirrors for space applications, the design parameter trade-off between the number of regularly configuredactuators and the correction capability is essential but rarely analyzed, due to the lack of design legacy. This paper presents a parametric module method for integrated modeling of deformable mirrors withregularly configured actuators. A full design parameter space is explored to evaluate the correctioncapability and the mass of deformable mirrors, using an autoconstructed finite-element parametric modelingmethod that utilizes manual finite-element meshing for complex structures. These results are used to providedesign guidelines for deformable mirrors. The integrated modeling method presented here can be used forfuture applied optics projects KCI Citation Count: 2