MEMS-based deformable mirrors (DMs) are sophisticated devices that leverage Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) to manipulate the surface shape of mirrors with high precision. These mirrors are integral to applications requiring adaptive optics, such as astronomy, laser communications, and ophthalmology. The ability to control the mirror surface at the micro or nanometer scale allows for correction of wavefront distortions, leading to clearer and more accurate images or signals.
