James H. Burge

Associate Professor of Optical Sciences
Associate Professor of Astronomy

Contact Information

 Photo: Professor James Burge

Education

  • PhD, The University of Arizona, 1993

  • MS, The University of Arizona, 1991

  • BS, Ohio State University, 1987

Employment

  • The University of Arizona, Optical Sciences, Associate Professor, 2003-date; Assistant Professor, 1997-2003; Graduate Research Assistant, 1988-1991

  • The University of Arizona, Department of Astronomy, Associate Professor, 2003-date; Assistant Professor, 1997-2003

  • The University of Arizona, Steward Observatory, Project Scientist for Mirror Testing, 1993-1997; Sr. Research Specialist, 1991-1993

  • Battelle Memorial Institute, Optical Systems Division, Researcher, 1986-1988

Professional Affiliations

  • OSA, Member

  • SPIE, Member

Teaching

  • Opti 420

  • Opti 510L

  • Opti 422/522

Research

  • Optical system engineering, including optical design, opto-mechanics, pointing and tracking, detectors, cryogenic systems; optical testing and precision metrology; fabrication of aspheric surfaces; development of ultra-lightweight mirrors for space; design and fabrication of diffractive optics; stellar interferometry; astronomical instrumentation.