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    • Optics and Astronomy
    • Mechanical Engineering

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    • Active optics technology is crucial for enhancing large telescope performance and image quality.
    • Optical aberrations require effective compensation strategies for precise astronomical observations.

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    • To introduce and evaluate a novel constrained least-squares (CLS) algorithm for optimizing force distribution in active optics systems.
    • To improve the compensation of optical aberrations by considering resultant moment, force budget, and local force smoothness.

    Main Methods:

    • The CLS algorithm decouples shape and location control using resultant moment constraints.
    • Force budget constraints balance surface residuals and force amplitude.
    • Local smooth constraints minimize internal mirror stress.

    Main Results:

    • Simulations on a 4 m thin mirror demonstrated the CLS algorithm's effectiveness.
    • The CLS algorithm achieved superior local force smoothness compared to bending modes (BM) and standard least-squares algorithms.
    • Equivalent residual compensation was achieved with improved force distribution.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed CLS algorithm offers a significant advancement in active optics control for large telescopes.
    • This method enhances image quality and structural integrity of telescope mirrors through optimized force distribution.