Claire Max

Join Claire Max, an Emeritus professor of astronomy renowned for her groundbreaking work in adaptive optics, and Deanna Pennington, a senior scientist at Lawrence Livermore Laboratory with extensive laser system expertise. They dive deep into the revolutionary laser guide star technology that corrects atmospheric distortion for clearer stargazing. Discover how a concept turned into compact systems, and explore the fascinating journey from early experiments to groundbreaking black hole discoveries. Plus, learn about the broader implications for defense applications!