Nicolas A. Roddier
Abstract
An algorithm is described that simulates atmospherically distorted wavefronts using a Zernike expansion of randomly weighted Karhunen- Loève functions. Its performance is presented and analyzed, and the program is then used to forecast resulting structure function and Strehl resolution for adaptive optics systems.
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An algorithm is described that simulates atmospherically distorted wavefronts using a Zernike expansion of randomly weighted Karhunen- Loève functions. Its performance is presented and analyzed, and the program is then used to forecast resulting structure function and Strehl resolution for adaptive optics systems.
Key concepts: Zernike polynomials, Strehl ratio, Wavefront, Adaptive optics, Optics, Deformable mirror, Computer science, Atmospheric optics