\b[<Adaptive optics> corrects rapidly changing atmospheric <wavefront errors> to improve angular resolution and image concentration.] A <wavefront sensor> estimates those errors and a feedback controller commands a <deformable mirror> to oppose them, aiming toward the <diffraction limit of a telescope> rather than the uncorrected <astronomical seeing> limit.

Solution

Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2019 / iii / Paper 338 / 2 / a / i / Solution

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