Adaptive optics is a technology used in the field of optics to improve image quality by reducing the effects of atmospheric distortion and other aberrations. It involves the use of deformable mirrors and sensors to continuously adjust and correct the incoming light waves in real time, allowing for clearer and sharper images to be obtained. Adaptive optics is commonly used in astronomy to improve the resolution of telescopes and in laser communication systems to enhance signal quality. It has also found applications in medical imaging, laser eye surgery, and machine vision.