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    This study introduces lightweight segmented bimorph mirrors for adaptive optics, improving system natural frequency. Methods address Jacobian ill-conditioning, showing segmentation enhances performance with minimal image quality loss.

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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Control Systems

    Background:

    • Adaptive optics systems require precise mirror control.
    • Segmented mirrors offer advantages in certain applications.
    • Ill-conditioning in control Jacobian matrices is a known challenge.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate lightweight segmented bimorph mirrors for adaptive optics.
    • To develop strategies for managing Jacobian matrix ill-conditioning in segmented mirror systems.
    • To compare different segmented mirror configurations for performance.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of morphing strategies for segmented bimorph mirrors.
    • Implementation of singular value truncation and damped least squares for Jacobian conditioning.
    • Comparative study of various segmented mirror configurations.

    Main Results:

    • Segmentation significantly increases the natural frequency of the adaptive optics system.
    • The proposed methods effectively address the ill-conditioning of the Jacobian matrix.
    • Image quality deterioration is limited despite segmentation.

    Conclusions:

    • Lightweight segmented bimorph mirrors are a viable solution for adaptive optics.
    • Effective control strategies can overcome challenges associated with segmented mirror systems.
    • Segmentation offers a beneficial trade-off between system dynamics and optical performance.