Prof. Scott W. Teare Profile

Prof. Scott W. Teare

Professor of Electrical Engineering at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Area of Expertise:

Optics , Optical interference filters , Smart sensors , Telescopes and adaptive optics

Profile Summary

Teare received a PhD in Physics from the University of Guelph, Canada and is professor of Electrical Engineering at New Mexico Tech. He has authored 4 SPIE Tutorial Texts and represents SPIE on the ABET Board of Delegates.

Publications (44)

SPIE Press Book | 17 January 2019

Optical Interference Filters Using MATLAB

Scott Teare

KEYWORDS: Thin films, Metals, Dielectric filters, Refraction, Bandpass filters, Optical filters, Glasses, Reflection, Transmittance, Silver

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Optical Interference Filters Using MATLAB

SPIE Press Book | 10 January 2017

Optics Using MATLAB®

Scott Teare

KEYWORDS: MATLAB, Refraction, Wavefronts, Visualization, Modulation transfer functions, Zernike polynomials, Glasses, Stationary wavelet transform, Image filtering, Polarization

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Optics Using MATLAB®

SPIE Press Book | 25 July 2016

Practical Electronics for Optical Design and Engineering

Scott Teare

KEYWORDS: Resistors, Amplifiers, Electronics, Transistors, Photodiodes, Sensors, Microcontrollers, MATLAB, Diodes, Resistance, Optical engineering

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Practical Electronics for Optical Design and Engineering

SPIE Press Book | 10 July 2015

Introduction to Liquid Crystals for Optical Design and Engineering

Sergio Restaino, Scott Teare

KEYWORDS: Liquid crystals, LCDs, Crystals, Spatial light modulators, Adaptive optics, Molecules, Liquids, Polarization, Polarizers, Optical components

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Introduction to Liquid Crystals for Optical Design and Engineering

SPIE Journal Paper | 1 November 2011

Performance of a flexible optical aberration generator

Christopher Wilcox, Freddie Santiago, Ty Martinez, Jonathan Andrews, Sergio Restaino, Scott Teare

OE, Vol. 50, Issue 11, 116601, (November 2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.3656252

KEYWORDS: Modulation transfer functions, Atmospheric turbulence, Point spread functions, Spatial light modulators, Liquid crystals, Adaptive optics, Zernike polynomials, Turbulence, Atmospheric optics, Wavefronts

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Proceedings Article | 14 February 2011 Paper

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MEMs adaptive optics for horizontal turbulence correction

Sergio Restaino, Jonathan Andrews, Ty Martinez, Christopher Wilcox, Freddie Santiago, Don Payne, Scott Teare

Proceedings Volume 7931, 793105 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.875100

KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Microelectromechanical systems, Deformable mirrors, Atmospheric propagation, Turbulence, Algorithm development, Telescopes, Astronomy, Mirrors, Fourier transforms

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Proceedings Article | 14 February 2011 Paper

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A multi-conjugate adaptive optics testbed using two MEMS deformable mirrors

Jonathan Andrews, Ty Martinez, Scott Teare, Sergio Restaino, Christopher Wilcox, Freddie Santiago, Don Payne

Proceedings Volume 7931, 79310C (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.884788

KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Spatial light modulators, Deformable mirrors, Microelectromechanical systems, Wavefront sensors, Liquid crystals, Atmospheric optics, Point spread functions, Wavefronts, Optical testing

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Proceedings Article | 12 August 2010 Paper

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A method of generating atmospheric turbulence with a liquid crystal spatial light modulator

Christopher Wilcox, Freddie Santiago, Ty Martinez, Jonathan Andrews, Sergio Restaino, Melissa Corley, Scott Teare, Brij Agrawal

Proceedings Volume 7816, 78160E (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.861510

KEYWORDS: Atmospheric turbulence, Point spread functions, Spatial light modulators, Liquid crystals, Wavefronts, Turbulence, Zernike polynomials, Adaptive optics, Statistical modeling, Analytical research

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Proceedings Article | 20 July 2010 Paper

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Design of AMASING: a new aperture masking instrument for high-resolution imaging at optical wavelengths

Luke Schmidt, Colby Jurgenson, Fernando Santoro, Scott Teare

Proceedings Volume 7735, 773538 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.857405

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Cameras, Space telescopes, Interfaces, Optical filters, Electronics, Mirrors, Power supplies, CCD cameras, Optical instrument design

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Proceedings Article | 20 February 2010 Paper

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Analysis of the Naval Research Laboratory MEM MCAO test bed

Sergio Restaino, Jonathan Andrews, Ty Martinez, Christopher Wilcox, Freddie Santiago, Don Payne, Scott Teare

Proceedings Volume 7595, 759509 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.845692

KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Analytical research, Microelectromechanical systems, Mirrors, Error analysis, Liquid crystals, Wavefronts, Solids, Atmospheric propagation, Fourier transforms

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Proceedings Article | 20 February 2010 Paper

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Using two MEMS deformable mirrors in an adaptive optics test bed for multiconjugate correction

Jonathan Andrews, Ty Martinez, Scott Teare, Sergio Restaino, Christopher Wilcox, Freddie Santiago, Don Payne

Proceedings Volume 7595, 75950A (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.845919

KEYWORDS: Spatial light modulators, Adaptive optics, Deformable mirrors, Wavefront sensors, Microelectromechanical systems, Atmospheric optics, Liquid crystals, Point spread functions, Wavefronts, Cameras

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Proceedings Article | 3 September 2008 Paper

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Precision radiometry using a tunable InAs/InGaAs quantum dot in a well infrared focal plane array

Jonathan Andrews, Sergio Restaino, Scott Teare, Sanjay Krishna, Luke Lester, Christopher Wilcox, Ty Martinez, Freddie Santiago

Proceedings Volume 7082, 70820T (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.795599

KEYWORDS: Infrared imaging, Staring arrays, Quantum dots, Infrared radiation, Readout integrated circuits, Radiometry, Sensors, Thermography, Long wavelength infrared, Mid-IR

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Proceedings Article | 26 August 2008 Paper

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Atmospheric simulator for testing adaptive optics systems

Christopher Wilcox, Ty Martinez, Freddie Santiago, Jonathan Andrews, Sergio Restaino, Scott Teare, Don Payne

Proceedings Volume 7093, 709305 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.795584

KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Atmospheric turbulence, Monochromatic aberrations, Atmospheric optics, Wavefronts, Spatial light modulators, Control systems, Optical testing, Liquid crystals, Atmospheric modeling

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Proceedings Article | 23 July 2008 Paper

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Meter class carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) telescope program at the Naval Research Laboratory

Sergio Restaino, Ty Martinez, Jonathan Andrews, Christopher Wilcox, Freddie Santiago, S. Teare, Robert Romeo, Robert Martin, D. Wick

Proceedings Volume 7018, 70183C (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.789549

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Adaptive optics, Carbon, Analytical research, Mirrors, Prototyping, Fiber reinforced polymers, Interferometers, Optical instrument design, Electronics

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Proceedings Article | 23 July 2008 Paper

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Prototype 0.4 meter carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) telescope: specifications and initial testing

Jonathan Andrews, Sergio Restaino, Ty Martinez, Christopher Wilcox, Freddie Santiago, S. Teare, Robert Romeo, Robert Martin, D. Wick

Proceedings Volume 7018, 70184D (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.789517

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Prototyping, Composites, Mirrors, Carbon, Fiber reinforced polymers, Optics manufacturing, Interferometers, Optical fabrication, Optical testing

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Proceedings Article | 14 July 2008 Paper

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Atmospheric simulator for testing adaptive optic systems

Christopher Wilcox, Ty Martinez, Freddie Santiago, Jonathan Andrews, Sergio Restaino, Scott Teare, Don Payne

Proceedings Volume 7015, 701542 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.789464

KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Atmospheric turbulence, Atmospheric optics, Monochromatic aberrations, Spatial light modulators, Wavefronts, Optical testing, Liquid crystals, Control systems, Atmospheric modeling

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Proceedings Article | 12 February 2008 Paper

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Implementation of a VIS/NIR 3D hyperspectral instrument for in vivo imaging

Hector Erives, Scott Teare, Nicholas Targhetta

Proceedings Volume 6850, 68500O (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.760552

KEYWORDS: Hyperspectral imaging, Calibration, Cameras, Skin, 3D image processing, Reflectivity, 3D metrology, In vivo imaging, Image registration, Hyperspectral systems

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Proceedings Article | 8 February 2008 Paper

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Performance of a MEMS reflective wavefront sensor

Jonathan Andrews, Scott Teare, Sergio Restaino, Ty Martinez, Christopher Wilcox, David Wick, William Cowan, Olga Spahn, Brett Bagwell

Proceedings Volume 6888, 68880C (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.763866

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Wavefront sensors, Actuators, Microelectromechanical systems, Reflectivity, Image segmentation, Adaptive optics, Deformable mirrors, Cameras, Telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 27 September 2007 Paper

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Open-loop performance of a MEMS reflective wavefront sensor

Jonathan Andrews, Scott Teare, Sergio Restaino, David Wick, Christopher Wilcox, Ty Martinez

Proceedings Volume 6711, 67110E (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.740322

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Microelectromechanical systems, Wavefront sensors, Actuators, Adaptive optics, Reflectivity, Deformable mirrors, Cameras, Telescopes, Analytical research

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Proceedings Article | 27 September 2007 Paper

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Atmospheric turbulence generator for adaptive optical systems testing

Christopher Wilcox, Ty Martinez, Freddie Santiago, Jonathan Andrews, Sergio Restaino, Scott Teare, Don Payne

Proceedings Volume 6711, 67110D (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.740323

KEYWORDS: Atmospheric turbulence, Monochromatic aberrations, Wavefronts, Spatial light modulators, Adaptive optics, Atmospheric optics, Atmospheric physics, Control systems, Point spread functions, Optical testing

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Proceedings Article | 14 February 2007 Paper

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Testbed for the characterization of MEM devices using a liquid crystal spatial light modulator

Christopher Wilcox, Jonathan Andrews, Sergio Restaino, Scott Teare, Ty Martinez, Don Payne

Proceedings Volume 6467, 64670B (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.703157

KEYWORDS: Wavefronts, Adaptive optics, Point spread functions, Telescopes, Atmospheric modeling, Atmospheric turbulence, Liquid crystals, Atmospheric propagation, Atmospheric optics, Earth's atmosphere

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Proceedings Article | 9 February 2007 Paper

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MEMS reflective wavefront sensor

Jonathan Andrews, Scott Teare, Sergio Restaino, David Wick, Christopher Wilcox, Ty Martinez, Don Payne

Proceedings Volume 6467, 64670A (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.702890

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Microelectromechanical systems, Wavefront sensors, Deformable mirrors, Actuators, Adaptive optics, Wavefronts, Reflectivity, Collimation, Analytical research

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SPIE Press Book | 14 September 2006

Introduction to Image Stabilization

Scott Teare, Sergio Restaino

KEYWORDS: Wavefronts, Telescopes, Mirrors, Sensors, Adaptive optics, Stars, Wavefront sensors, Observatories, Interferometers, Astronomy

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Introduction to Image Stabilization

Proceedings Article | 29 August 2006 Paper

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A lightweight adaptive telescope

Scott Teare, Ty Martinez, Jonathan Andrews, Christopher Wilcox, Sergio Restaino, Robert Romeo, Robert Martin, Don Payne

Proceedings Volume 6306, 630609 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.682103

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Adaptive optics, Mirrors, Space telescopes, Wavefronts, Wavefront sensors, Beam splitters, Collimation, Off axis mirrors, Carbon

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Proceedings Article | 29 August 2006 Paper

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Measuring a deformable mirror's surface while under physical vibrations

Christopher Wilcox, Freddie Santiago, Jonathan Andrews, Sergio Restaino, Ty Martinez, Erick Roura, Scott Teare, Don Payne

Proceedings Volume 6306, 630605 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.682104

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Wavefronts, Wavefront sensors, Deformable mirrors, Adaptive optics, Chemical elements, Reconstruction algorithms, Microelectromechanical systems, Cameras, Finite element methods

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Proceedings Article | 29 August 2006 Paper

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The 1.4 meter lightweight carbon fiber mount for the Naval Prototype Optical Interferometer

Jonathan Andrews, Sergio Restaino, Christopher Wilcox, Scott Teare, Ty Martinez, Jim Clark, Josh Walton, Robert Romeo, Robert Martin

Proceedings Volume 6306, 63060R (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.682102

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Adaptive optics, Interferometers, Prototyping, Carbon, Mirrors, Optical instrument design, Electronics, Composites, Optics manufacturing

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Proceedings Article | 23 June 2006 Paper

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Characterization of the lightweight telescope developed for the NPOI

Jonathan Andrews, F. Ernesto Penado, Scott Broome, Christopher Wilcox, Sergio Restaino, Ty Martinez, Scott Teare, Freddie Santiago

Proceedings Volume 6267, 62673Q (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.672565

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Composites, Mirrors, Optics manufacturing, Prototyping, Interferometers, Carbon, Optical testing, Temperature metrology, Data acquisition

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Proceedings Article | 8 June 2006 Paper

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MEMs and LC for compact AO systems

Sergio Restaino, Ty Martinez, Jonathan Andrews, Christopher Wilcox, Freddie Santiago, Scott Teare, Don Payne

Proceedings Volume 6018, 601818 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.669377

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Proceedings Article | 8 June 2006 Paper

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Merging wavefront corrective elements for adaptive optics applications: experimental results

Christopher Wilcox, Sergio Restaino, Jonathan Andrews, Scott Teare, Sanjay Krishna, Don Payne

Proceedings Volume 6018, 601819 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.669379

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Proceedings Article | 23 January 2006 Paper

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Frequency stability of combined wavefront corrective elements for adaptive optics

Christopher Wilcox, Jonathan Andrews, Sergio Restaino, Ty Martinez, Scott Teare, Don Payne

Proceedings Volume 6113, 61130F (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.647270

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Adaptive optics, Wavefronts, Deformable mirrors, Optical components, Wavefront sensors, Microelectromechanical systems, Wavefront compensation, Telescopes, Optical mounts

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Proceedings Article | 23 January 2006 Paper

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USB-based controller for generic MEM device deformable mirrors

Jonathan Andrews, Scott Teare, Christopher Wilcox, Sergio Restaino, Ty Martinez, Don Payne

Proceedings Volume 6113, 61130W (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.647255

KEYWORDS: Microelectromechanical systems, Mirrors, Analog electronics, Adaptive optics, Deformable mirrors, Control systems, Manufacturing, Commercial off the shelf technology, Actuators, Electronics

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Proceedings Article | 13 September 2005 Paper

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Characterization of computer I/O peripherals for use in adaptive optics

Jonathan Andrews, Scott Teare, Sergio Restaino, Christopher Wilcox, Don Payne

Proceedings Volume 5892, 589222 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.649562

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Adaptive optics, Control systems, Mirrors, Analog electronics, Actuators, Deformable mirrors, Computing systems, Optical design, Electronics

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Proceedings Article | 13 September 2005 Paper

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Optical testbed for comparative analysis of wavefront sensors

Jonathan Andrews, Scott Teare, Sergio Restaino, Christopher Wilcox, David Wick, Hai Xiao, Jim Schwiegerling

Proceedings Volume 5892, 589221 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.649559

KEYWORDS: Wavefront sensors, Spatial light modulators, Optical testing, Wavefronts, Interferometers, Cameras, Analytical research, Deformable mirrors, Imaging systems, Liquid crystals

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Proceedings Article | 22 January 2005 Paper

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Mounting a deformable mirror onto a controllable tip/tilt platform

Christopher Wilcox, Sergio Restaino, Jonathan Andrews, Don Payne, Scott Teare

Proceedings Volume 5717, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.593926

KEYWORDS: Deformable mirrors, Adaptive optics, Mirrors, Wavefronts, Atmospheric optics, Wavefront sensors, Optical components, Monochromatic aberrations, Spherical lenses, Glasses

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Proceedings Article | 8 December 2004 Paper

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Nanomaterial-enabled fiber optic gas sensor for fossil fuel energy systems

Hai Xiao, Alexander Bourandas, Aniruddha Kulkarni, Junhang Dong, Scott Teare

Proceedings Volume 5590, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.600906

KEYWORDS: Gas sensors, Sensors, Fiber optics sensors, Fiber optics, Oxygen, Optical fibers, Absorption, Polymers, Thin films, Refractive index

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Proceedings Article | 25 October 2004 Paper

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Progress with UnISIS: a Rayleigh laser-guided adaptive optics system

Laird Thompson, Scott Teare, Yao-Heng Xiong, Abhijit Chakraborty, Robert Gruendl

Proceedings Volume 5490, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.552207

KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Calibration, Wavefront sensors, Laser guide stars, Telescopes, Imaging systems, Wavefronts, Observatories, Mirrors, Stars

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Proceedings Article | 24 December 2003 Paper

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Astronomical observations with the UnISIS adaptive optics system

Laird Thompson, Scott Teare, Yaoheng Xiong, Robert Gruendl

Proceedings Volume 5169, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.506565

KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Laser guide stars, Wavefronts, Computing systems, Ultraviolet radiation, Stars, Astronomy, Telescopes, Wavefront sensors, Cameras

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 September 2003

Analysis of the Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station 1-m telescope using annular Zernike polynomials

Sergio Restaino, Scott Teare, Michael DiVittorio, G. Gilbreath, David Mozurkewich

OE, Vol. 42, Issue 09, (September 2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.1598210

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Zernike polynomials, Wavefronts, Observatories, Monochromatic aberrations, Adaptive optics, Optical components, Error analysis, Analytical research, Optical aberrations

Proceedings Article | 30 April 2003 Paper

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Liquid crystal technology for adaptive optics: an update

Sergio Restaino, Don Payne, Jeffrey Baker, Jonathan Andrews, Scott Teare, G. Charmaine Gilbreath, David Dayton, John Gonglewski

Proceedings Volume 5003, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.498690

KEYWORDS: Liquid crystals, Adaptive optics, Wavefronts, LCDs, Control systems, Deformable mirrors, Modulation, Refractive index, Reflectivity, Wavefront aberrations

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Proceedings Article | 20 March 2003 Paper

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Use and characterization of very large devices for adaptive optics

Sergio Restaino, Scott Teare, Jonathan Andrews, G. Charmaine Gilbreath

Proceedings Volume 4884, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.462439

KEYWORDS: Liquid crystals, Wavefronts, Adaptive optics, Control systems, LCDs, Temperature metrology, Analytical research, Active optics, Remote sensing, Reliability

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Proceedings Article | 21 February 2003 Paper

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Adaptive optics performance considerations for the Magdalena Ridge Observatory

Gary Loos, Scott Teare, Richard Horton

Proceedings Volume 4838, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.457199

KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Telescopes, Interferometry, Relays, Interferometers, Magdalena Ridge Observatory, Astronomy, Deformable mirrors, Turbulence, Mirrors

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Proceedings Article | 7 February 2003 Paper

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UnlSlS adaptive optics system at the Mt. Wilson 2.5-m telescope

Laird Thompson, Scott Teare, Christopher Neyman, David Sandler

Proceedings Volume 4839, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.459161

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Adaptive optics, Mirrors, Observatories, Laser guide stars, Astronomy, Excimer lasers, Wavefront sensors, Glasses, Optical benches

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Proceedings Article | 6 November 2002 Paper

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Characterization of large-format LC devices for adaptive and active optics

Sergio Restaino, Ty Martinez, Jonathan Andrews, Scott Teare

Proceedings Volume 4825, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.457853

KEYWORDS: Liquid crystals, Wavefronts, Control systems, LCDs, Active optics, Deformable mirrors, Adaptive optics, Modulation, Refractive index, Analytical research

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Proceedings Article | 11 September 1998 Paper

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UnISIS: a laser-guided adaptive optics system for the Mt. Wilson 2.5-m telescope

Laird Thompson, Richard Castle, Scott Teare, Peter McCullough, Samuel Crawford

Proceedings Volume 3353, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.321707

KEYWORDS: Laser guide stars, Sensors, Wavefronts, Adaptive optics, Mirrors, Telescopes, Stars, Deformable mirrors, Cameras, Laser optics

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