Definition of adaptive optics
n.
1.
(Astron.)
an
optical
system
used
in
some
telescopes
since
the
1980
'
s
which
rapidly
changes
the
shape
of
the
primary
reflecting
mirror
to
adjust
for
distortions
of
light
which
are
caused
by
atmospheric
turbulence
.
By
reducing
the
distortions
caused
by
the
atmosphere
,
telescopes
fitted
with
such
optics
can
achieve
a
higher
resolving
power
than
normal
telescopes
with
static
mirrors
.
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