A prototype electromagnetically deformable mirror

A.T. Augousti (Contributor), M. Greatwood (Contributor), J. Mason (Contributor)

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    Abstract

    Early work on the design and construction of a deformable mirror based on a novel actuation method is reported. The actuation is effected via the Lorentz force which acts on a current in the region of a transverse magnetic field. The mirror is characterised with respect to focal length variations, which are of the order of 30% for a current of approximately SA in a field of 0.4T. Aberrations in the system are discussed, and suggested improvements are offered.
    Original languageEnglish
    Publication statusPublished - 1998
    EventInstitute of Physics (Great Britain). Applied Optics Division. 5th Divisional Conference - Brighton, England
    Duration: 16 Mar 199819 Mar 1998

    Conference

    ConferenceInstitute of Physics (Great Britain). Applied Optics Division. 5th Divisional Conference
    Period16/03/9819/03/98

    Keywords

    • Physics

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