Spatial Light Modulators

8 months ago

One of the more complex photonic devices one will encounter as an optical engineer is the spatial light modulator. This…

The Challenge with Optical System Design

8 months ago

How should we approach the development and integration of a new complex, high-performance optical system? First, let us clarify what…

Is this the right base for your system?

8 months ago

The Zernike polynomials, we all recognize them and they are the language we often talk when we describe optical systems.…

Boötes void – No, this is not about astronomy

8 months ago

For those not into astronomy, Boötes void is a patch in the night sky seeming void of stars, but this…

Point Diffraction Interferometer

8 months ago

The Smartt interferometer or its evolution, the Phase-shifting point diffraction interferometer is probably the most accurate one can make, and…

Coherence

8 months ago

Coherence is perhaps the most interesting property of light and arguably, the effects of interference are at the core of…

Wavefront Metrology

8 months ago

Optical wavefront measurement, or wavefront metrology, is a big subject. In this tech talk, we will focus on two topics…

Optical System Design

8 months ago

The meaning of optical system design varies depending on whom you ask. In my view, it’s more of an ongoing…