active optics
 

* 1.A system of electronic supports which deform the mirror inside a telescope into the most precise possible shape to maximise its performance. This allows much larger, lighter mirrors to be constructed since they no longer need to support their own weight. See also adaptive optics

English Related Words* acousto optics

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