Meaning Of The Word Adaptive optics
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Adaptive optics Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Adaptive optics?
adaptive optics in American English
noun: the branch of optics that compensates for image distortions, esp. by means of flexible mirrors or membranes adaptive optics in British English a technique used to increase the resolution of a ground-based astronomical telescope by counteracting the effects of the atmosphere on the image. A deforming mirror in the light path of the telescope maintains a pointlike image of the celestial body using |
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