Astronomical Optics and Elasticity Theory

1. Introduction to Optics and Elasticity
Gérard René Lemaitre

2. Dioptrics and Elasticity – Variable Curvature Mirrors (VCMs)
Gérard René Lemaitre

3. Active Optics and Correction of Third-Order Aberrations
Gérard René Lemaitre

4. Optical Design with the Schmidt Concept – Telescopes and Spectrographs
Gérard René Lemaitre

5. Schmidt Correctors and Diffraction Gratings Aspherized by Active Optics
Gérard René Lemaitre

6. Theory of Shells and Aspherization of Axisymmetric Mirrors – Meniscus, Vase and Closed Forms
Gérard René Lemaitre

7. Active Optics with Multimode Deformable Mirrors (MDM) Vase and Meniscus Forms
Gérard René Lemaitre

8. Own Weight Flexure and Figure Control of Telescope Mirrors
Gérard René Lemaitre

9. Singlet Lenses and Elasticity Theory of Thin Plates
Gérard René Lemaitre

10. X-ray Telescopes and Elasticity Theory of Shells
Gérard René Lemaitre

Keywords: Physics, Astronomy, Observations and Techniques, Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering, Optics, Optoelectronics, Plasmonics and Optical Devices, Mechanical Engineering