noun
adaptive optics
Technical term used mainly in astronomy and optical engineering; refers to systems that correct wavefront distortions in real time, especially in telescopes.
補償光学によって、地上の望遠鏡でも宇宙望遠鏡に迫る解像度が得られる。
With adaptive optics, ground-based telescopes can achieve resolution approaching that of space telescopes.
Compound of 補償 (compensation) + 光学 (optics), a calque of English 'adaptive optics'.