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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Published in:Nature (London) 1991-09, Vol.353 (6340), p.144-146
Main Authors: 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
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Language:English
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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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Summary: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