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State-of-the-Art Optical Systems for Astronomy

This special issue belongs to the section “Optical Interaction Science“.

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Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, titled “State-of-the-Art Optical Systems for Astronomy”, focuses on cutting-edge advances in the design, control, and integration of high-performance optical systems for ground- and space-based telescopes. Key research areas include low-sensitivity optical design, high-precision optical manufacturing, wavefront sensing and control, astronomical photonic devices, advanced detectors, thermal management, adaptive optics, and laser guide star technologies. This Special Issue will promote interdisciplinary innovation and advances in astronomy through breakthroughs in precision optical technology.

Dr. Qichang An
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • astronomical optical systems
  • wavefront sensing and control
  • adaptive optics
  • low-sensitivity optical design
  • high-precision optical manufacturing
  • astronomical photonics
  • thermal management and system stability
  • laser guide star technology

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