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\@writefile{lof}{\contentsline {figure}{\numberline {1}{\ignorespaces The median value of the $r_0$ (Fried parameter, a rough measure of the diffraction limit, $r_0\ge $ 5.5 cm is required for correction by AO) measurements from the S-DIMM instrument (principal ATST site survey instrument, see \special {color push Blue}\relax $\@@underline {\hbox {\tt  http://atst.nso.edu/site/}}\mathsurround \z@ $\relax \special {color pop} for details) for the three finalists to be the ATST site ({\bf  Big Bear}, \special {color push Red}{\bf  Haleakala}\special {color pop}, and \special {color push Blue}{\bf  La Palma}\special {color pop}) as a function of hour angle (adapted from Figure\nobreakspace  {}10.13 in Hill et al. 2004, ATST Site Survey Report).}}{1}}
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\@writefile{lof}{\contentsline {figure}{\numberline {2}{\ignorespaces Schematic of the 1.6 m off-axis, open NST and its optical layout.}}{3}}
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\@writefile{lof}{\contentsline {figure}{\numberline {3}{\ignorespaces The left panel shows the interferometric pattern of the residual polishing error (about 300 nm at that moment). As of this writing, the rms error is below 200 nm. On the right is the testing tower being installed. At the top is the 0.5 m spherical mirror and the PM is transferred from the polishing tool to the bottom of the tower for testing. Testing is done after about 10 hours of polishing. }}{4}}
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\@writefile{lof}{\contentsline {figure}{\numberline {8}{\ignorespaces  Comparison of the schematic conceptual optical layouts of two possible designs for the NST AO system. Left is the side view of an all-refractive system that is modified slightly from the working AO system of the current 65-cm telescope: the pupil is first imaged onto the tip/tilt mirror by the lens L1. The solar image is then collimated and the telescope pupil is re-imaged again onto the DM by Lenses L2 and L3. Finally, at the AO output, a real solar image is formed by another lens, which could be fed to science instruments. Right is a new design, i.e., a largely reflective system. Lenses after L2 are now replaced by mirrors. }}{11}}
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