Stochastic optimization for a tip-tilt adaptive correcting system

We present computer simulations of a tip-tilt adaptive optics system, where stochastic optimization is applied to the problemof dynamic compensation of atmospheric turbulence. The system uses a simple measure of the light intensity that passes through a mask and is recorded on the image plane, to ge...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Zakynthinaki, M. S., Saridakis, Yannis. G.
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2002
País:España
Institución:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Repositorio:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/1221
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2117/1221
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Electromagnetic theory
Mathematical programming
Stochastic optimization
ALOPEX algorithm
Adaptive wavefront correction
Tip-tilt mirror
Masking
Òptica
Electromagnetisme
Programació (Matemàtica)
Classificació AMS::78 Optics, electromagnetic theory::78M Basic methods
Classificació AMS::90 Operations research, mathematical programming::90C Mathematical programming
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Sumario:We present computer simulations of a tip-tilt adaptive optics system, where stochastic optimization is applied to the problemof dynamic compensation of atmospheric turbulence. The system uses a simple measure of the light intensity that passes through a mask and is recorded on the image plane, to generate signals for the tip-tilt mirror. A feedback system rotates the mirror adaptively and in phase with the rapidly changing atmospheric conditions. Computer simulations and a series of numerical experiments investigate the implementation of the method in the presence of drifting atmosphere. In particular, the study examines the system’s sensitivity to the rate of change of the atmospheric conditions and investigates the optimal size of the mirror’s masking area and the algorithm’s optimal degree of stochasticity.