"adaptive optics" meaning in English

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Noun

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  1. (astronomy, optics) An optical system in telescopes that reduces atmospheric distortion by dynamically measuring and correcting wavefront aberrations in real time, often by using a deformable mirror. Wikipedia link: adaptive optics Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Astronomy, Optics
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