Adaptive Optics for Australian Astronomy, Medicine, Industry, and Defence

自适应光学是一种用于校正光束中的波前畸变以改善光学成像性能的技术。自适应光学研究网络旨在将澳大利亚和新西兰的研究小组聚集在一起，在不同的领域研究自适应光学应用，以在这一新兴领域实现研究人员的临界质量。自适应光学在天文学、视觉科学、眼科学、显微镜、光通信、激光雷达和激光束整形等领域有着广泛的应用。该研究网络将协调和扩大澳大利亚在这些领域的参与，并向工业界提供信息，美国和欧洲也有类似的网络。

Adaptive optics is a technique for correcting wavefront distortions in light beams to improve optical imaging performance. The Research Network for Adaptive Optics aims to draw together isolated Australian and New Zealand research groups working on adaptive optics applications in disparate areas to achieve a critical mass of researchers in this burgeoning field. Adaptive optics has wide application in areas as diverse as astronomy, vision science, ophthalmology, microscopy, optical communications, laser radar, and laser beam shaping. The Research Network will coordinate and expand Australian involvement in these areas and inform industry, as have similar networks in the USA and Europe.