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Bertin Alpao: Replay Webinar: From Design to Data Analysis, Bertin Alpao’s Software Suite Across the Full System Lifecycle

Adaptive optics is a key enabler for high-performance Free Space Optical (FSO) systems, where atmospheric turbulence, alignment constraints, and real-time optimization directly impact link quality and system availability. As FSO applications continue to evolve, mastering both hardware and software has become essential to ensure reliable performance in operational conditions. To address these challenges, Bertin Alpao has developed a complete Adaptive Optics Software Suite designed to support engineers and system integrators throughout the entire lifecycle of an adaptive optics system. In this webinar replay, our experts present how Bertin Alpao’s software offering combines simulation, design, real-time control, parameter tuning, and data analysis within a modular and integrated environment.

Bertin ALPAO: Technology Partner in TeQuants: A European Project for Quantum Telecommunications

The TeQuants project forms part of an ambitious European initiative: to prepare for the advent of quantum telecommunications, a strategic field for communications security and digital sovereignty. Funded by the ESA (European Space Agency) and the European Union, with support from the CNES (French National Centre for Space Studies), TeQuants aims to develop the technological building blocks required to enable ground-to-space optical links capable of reliably transmitting quantum keys (QKD).

Bertin Alpao: Curious about the latest innovations in adaptive optics for life sciences imaging?

Discover how compact deformable mirrors and new SLM technologies are shaping the future of advanced biomedical applications.

Adaptive optics (AO) continues to play a growing role in life sciences imaging, enabling higher resolution, improved image quality, and more precise measurements in complex biological environments. In this exclusive webinar organized by Bertin Alpao in partnership with Optica, industry experts shared insights into recent technological advances and real-world feedback from the field.

Bertin Alpao: Adaptive optics enables high-speed, reliable laser communication from ground to space

Ever wondered how adaptive optics enables high-speed, reliable laser communication from ground to space? Discover its game-changing role in both classical and quantum optical networks.

Adaptive Optics (AO) is becoming a key enabler of high-performance laser communication in optical ground stations, both for classical and quantum networks. In this exclusive webinar organized by Bertin Alpao in partnership with Optica, two leading experts presented the latest advances in AO technologies and their impact on ground-to-space optical links.

Bertin Alpao: CASSIOPEE II Project: Bertin Alpao joins forces with French institutions to enhance next-generation terrestrial and space telescopes

CASSIOPEE II: A Game-Changer for Astronomy: Standing for Advanced Concepts and Innovative Subsystems for the Extremely large telescope, the project brings together key players in adaptive optics developement. Led by First Light Imaging, the consortium also includes the Marseille Astrophysics Laboratory (LAM), the French Aerospace Lab (ONERA), and Bertin Alpao.

The aim of the project is to develop a complete state-of-the-art second-generation of Adaptive Optics loop that it could be used, for instance, for the Chile’s ELT in order to accelerate the research of exoplanets and detection of extraterrestrial life. With this new system, the scientists will be able to obtain higher resolution and more dynamic images.

Alpao Adaptive Optics webinar: Hardware and Software Solutions for Real-Time Correction of Atmospheric Turbulences

ALPAO Adaptive Optics have posted a video on their YouTube channel of a recent webinar "Hardware and Software Solutions for Real-Time Correction of Atmospheric Turbulences".

ALPAO becomes Bertin alpao following its acquisition by the Bertin Technologies group

All the Alpao team is excited to announce that, starting from July 11, 2024, Alpao has become part of the french group Bertin Technologies and change its name into Bertin Alpao!

ALPAO’s largest Deformable Mirror installed and operational at the Subaru Telescope, Hawaii

After a long path of development, ALPAO are proud to see their DM3228 Deformable Mirror installed at the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii.

ALPAO Adaptive Optics: An interview with Benoit Neichel of Laboratoire d'Astrophysique de Marseilles (LAM)

ALPAO recently conducted an interview with Benoit Neichel of Laboratoire d'Astrophysique de Marseilles (LAM) about his experience with adaptive optics and more. 

ALPAO Adaptive Optics: Interview with Sam Ragland of the W.M.Keck Observatory

ALPAO is proud to have the W.M. Keck Observatory among its references. In December 2022, Sam Ragland gave us an interview. He answered some questions about Adaptive Optics technology for astronomy and his feedback on ALPAO’s products.

ALPAO: New $15 million adaptive optics bench project will further view of the universe

An Australian-French consortium headed by Macquarie University has won a $15 million AUD competitive international tender process to lead the design and construction of adaptive optics for the Gemini North Telescope in Hawaii, one of the world’s largest and most advanced optical telescopes.