Mathematics and the Thirty Meter Telescope Project

Authors

Curt Vogel, Montana State University

Document Type

Presentation Abstract

Presentation Date

10-6-2008

Abstract

In this talk we will review the basic principles underlying TMT, a proposed ground-based optical telescope with a thirty meter primary mirror; see the Thirty Meter Telescope website for background information. We will focus on interesting mathematical problems that arise in the implementation of a multiconjugate adaptive optics system for TMT. These include the estimation of the atmospheric turbulence profile from sensor measurements and the control of deformable mirrors to correct for turbulence aberrations that degrade optical images.

Additional Details

Monday, 6 October 2008
3:10 p.m. in Math 103
4:00 p.m. Refreshments in Math Lounge 109

Recommended Citation

Vogel, Curt, "Mathematics and the Thirty Meter Telescope Project" (2008). Colloquia of the Department of Mathematical Sciences. 303.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/mathcolloquia/303