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Hardy, John Wheeler was born on August 30, 1926 in Bedford, England. Son of John Rupert and Annie Isabel (Wheeler) Hardy. came to the United States, 1956.
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Adaptive Optics for Astronomical Telescopes (Oxford Series on Optical and Imaging Sciences) 1st edition by Hardy, John W. (1998) Hardcover
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Adaptive Optics for Astronomical Telescopes (Oxford Series on Optical and Imaging Sciences)
(This book by one of the leaders in adaptive optics covers...)
This book by one of the leaders in adaptive optics covers the fundamental theory and then describes in detail how this technology can be applied to large ground-based telescopes to compensate for the effects of atmospheric turbulence. It includes information on basic adaptive optics components and technology, and has chapters devoted to atmospheric turbulence, optical image structure, laser beacons, and overall system design. The chapter on system design is particularly detailed and includes performance estimation and optimization. Combining a clear discussion of physical principles with numerous real-world examples, this book will be a valuable resource for all graduate students and researchers in astronomy and optics.
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John Wheeler Hardy
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John Wheeler Hardy, American Electronics engineer. Achievements include 9 United States patents in electro-optics technology; designing and testing the first successful adaptive optics system for correcting the effects of atmospheric turbulence on astronomical images; pioneering the development of wave front sensors, reconstructors and deformable mirrors for real-time compensation of laser beams and optical imaging systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, London University, 1946. Diploma, The Polytechnic, London, 1946.
Career
Engineer, Association of Technical Employees/British Telecom. Research, England, 1949-1956; senior engineer, Westinghouse Elec. Corporation, Baltimore, 1956-1960; staff engineer, ITEK Corporation, Lexington, Massachusetts, 1960-1983; principal engineer, Litton/ITEK Optical Systems, Lexington, 1983-1990; consultant, Litton/ITEK Optical Systems, Lexington, 1990-1995; retired, Litton/ITEK Optical Systems, Lexington, 1995.
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Adaptive Optics for Astronomical Telescopes (Oxford Series on Optical and Imaging Sciences)
(This book by one of the leaders in adaptive optics covers...)
- Adaptive Optics for Astronomical Telescopes (Oxford Series in Optical and Imaging Sciences) by John W. Hardy (1998-07-30)
- Adaptive Optics for Astronomical Telescopes (Oxford Series on Optical and Imaging Sciences) 1st edition by Hardy, John W. (1998) Hardcover
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Adaptive Optics for Astronomical Telescopes (Oxford Series on Optical and Imaging Sciences)
Membership
Lieutenant Royal Corps of Signals, 1947-1949. Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (life), Society Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (George W. Goddard award 1989).
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Married Ethel Winifred Crossley, February 5, 1955. Children: Amanda Elizabeth, Sarah Caroline, Jonathan Richard.
