Optical centroid processor wavefront sensor

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PATENT NO 5083015
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07623834

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An improved optical centroid processor wavefront sensor is described in which an image is optically impinged on a plurality of mask arrays. A group of mask arrays, having a coarse dependant function, filters light onto corresponding photodetector arrays. The output of the photodetectors provide a coarse signal indicative of spot displacement over an increased tilt dynamic range. Another group of mask arrays, having a fine dependant function, filters light onto corresponding photodetector arrays. The output of the photodetectors provide a fine signal indicative of spot displacement with an increased accuracy. The coarse and fine signals may be employed by a deformable mirror to correct aberrations in a light beam wavefront.

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ADAPTIVE OPTICS ASSOCIATES INC54 CAMBRIDGE PARK DRIVE CAMBRIDGE MA 02140

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Schmutz, Lawrence Watertown, MA 1 12
Wirth, Allan Bedford, MA 52 2560
Witthoft, Carl G Acton, MA 2 44

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