Measurement of atmospheric wavefront distortion using scattered light from a laser guide-star

Experimental results demonstrate that atmospheric wavefront distortion can be measured by taking fast snapshots of a guide-star formed by light scattered from a laser beam focused in the upper atmosphere.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Nature (London) 1991-09, Vol.353 (6340), p.144-146
Hauptverfasser:	FUGATE, R. Q, FRIED, D. L, AMEER, G. A, BOEKE, B. R, BROWNE, S. L, ROBERTS, P. H, RUANE, R. E, TYLER, G. A, WOPAT, L. M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Astronomy Atmosphere Earth, ocean, space Exact sciences and technology Fundamental astronomy and astrophysics. Instrumentation, techniques, and astronomical observations Lasers Observation and data reduction techniques. Computer modeling and simulation Stars & galaxies Upper atmosphere
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Zusammenfassung:	Experimental results demonstrate that atmospheric wavefront distortion can be measured by taking fast snapshots of a guide-star formed by light scattered from a laser beam focused in the upper atmosphere.
ISSN:	0028-0836 1476-4687
DOI:	10.1038/353144a0