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Watt's Up College of Optical Sciences News for October 4, 2007
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Today -- Optical Sciences Colloquium -- 3:30 p.m. -- Meinel 307
Anthony Tyson, from the University of California, Davis, will present The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope: Optics for Gravity's Lens. Stanley Pau is the host. Abstract: Fueled by advances in software, microelectronics, and large optics fabrication, a new type of sky survey is being designed. In a relentless campaign of 15 second exposures, the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope will cover the sky deeply every few nights, opening a new window on faint objects that change or move: exploding supernovae, potentially hazardous near-Earth asteroids, etc. The superb images from the LSST will also chart billions of remote galaxies in 4-D: their gravitationally lensed images provide a probe of the mysterious Dark Matter and Dark Energy. Thirty TB of multi-color images per night will be transformed into a new view of our four dimensional universe.
October 5, 2007 -- OSC Community Speakers -- Noon -- Meinel 410
Garum Yun and Stacie Hvisc are the scheduled speakers.
OSC Community Speaker presentations are given at a level to be enjoyed by non-specialists, so everyone at OSC is welcome and encouraged to attend. The event is sponsored by the University of Arizona Student Optics Chapter.
UA's Junior Scientists Need Your Help
From Jeanne Pfander, Interim Team Leader, Science-Engineering Team, UA Libraries. The UA Libraries' Science-Engineering Team is looking for UA volunteers to assist with the 5th Annual Junior Scientists Kids' Day at the Science-Engineering Library on Homecoming Saturday, November 3, 2007. This free event features interactive educational science exploration activities and demonstrations for kids. The first four years of this program, which started at Homecoming in 2003, have been highly successful with hundreds of children (ages 2-14) and their parents/families/friends enjoying the fun while learning more about science and engineering.
Please volunteer. Last year our wonderful volunteers made our Junior Scientists Kids' Day run smoothly. They enjoyed not only the fun atmosphere of the event, but also the free all-you-can-eat pizza/veggie/soda lunch. Here are some of the volunteer work assignments we need to cover:
To volunteer to work at Junior Scientists Day 2007, go to our website at http://www.library.arizona.edu/events/jrscientists/volunteer.php and fill out the form with all required information. Then click the SUBMIT button at the bottom to send your info electronically. Once the above information is received and tabulated, you will receive a confirmation of your volunteer post to report to at the Science-Engineering Library, Bldg. 54, Room 209, on Saturday, November 3. A link to the Science Library map is available at http://iiewww.ccit.arizona.edu/uamap/staticLarge/54.html Volunteers will receive a certificate of acknowledgement for your work at Junior Scientists Kids' Day. We hand these out at our pizza luncheon for volunteers and presenters. In addition to volunteering, we invite you to donate. We always welcome donor support. Visit our web site at http://www.library.arizona.edu/events/jrscientists and fill out the sponsor form.
Come and enjoy the excitement of discovery with your favorite child and/or children. Balloons, "goody bags", popcorn and prize drawings are some of the bonuses. This year, registration for prize drawings is on-site only. The child must be present to win. We'll open for the kids starting at 9:00 a.m. and close for our free all-you-can-eat volunteer pizza/soda lunch at 12:30 p.m. We look forward to meeting you and working with you at this fun and exciting event for kids. For more information, visit the website (http://www.library.arizona.edu/events/jrscientists) or contact Joan Klose at 621-6394 or klosej@u.library.arizona.edu
Happy Birthday
On Campus
October 8, 2007 -- BME Seminar -- 2:00 p.m. -- Keating 103 Brad Story, Associate professor of Speech, Language and Hearing at The University of Arizona, will present A Model of Time-Dependent Changes of the Vocal Tract Shape for Simulation of Speech and Singing.
Optical Sciences Calendar
Please check out our calendar at
October 4, 2007 -- Optical Sciences Colloquium -- 3:30 p.m. -- Meinel 307
October 5, 2007 -- OSC Community Speakers -- Noon -- Meinel 410
October 5, 2007 -- Physics Special
Colloquium -- 3:00 p.m. -- Meinel 307
October 5, 2007 -- OSC Sports Friday -- 5:30 p.m. -- Location TBD
October 10, 2007 -- OSC Soccer Practice -- 5:15 p.m. -- UA Mall
October 11, 2007 -- Optical Sciences Colloquium -- 3:30 p.m. -- Meinel 307
October 12, 2007 -- OSC Sports Friday -- 5:30 p.m. -- Location TBD
Optics Employment
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Engineering Technician. Tessera North America, Inc. Charlotte, N.C. The Engineer Technician will work in a highly dynamic environment and support the development of in-process metrology and functional testing of wafer level micro-optics. They will support engineers to ensure that the uptime, accuracy, repeatability, and reproducibility of metrology/test equipment meets both development and production needs. Responsibilities: Support engineers in the development and use of in-process metrology and functional test equipment including tool characterization, SPC, routine measurements, and troubleshooting. Develop work instructions and train operators. Analyze process data and interpret for peers. Aligning of optical set-ups. Troubleshoot equipment and lab set-ups. Qualifications: Associates Degree in a technical field such as Optics, or Engineering Technology, or 5-6 years equivalent military experience. Two to Three years experience with optical testing or semiconductor in-process metrology. Experience using laser, optical meters, electrical meters, laser systems, CMM’s, contact profilers, microscopes, and interferometers. Programming in Visual Basic, Labview, or equivalent. Experience with MS Office software. Skills: Resourceful team player. Good mechanical and hands-on skills. Self-motivated. Good communication skills. Strong work ethic. Working Conditions: Candidate will perform duties in a standard office as well as duties in a clean room environment, which requires special protective-outer garments; the work area is temperature controlled (average temperature 70-degrees F). Company Culture: Based in beautiful Charlotte, NC, we are a technology development and licensing company that provides innovative technologies for miniaturization and cost reduction to the high volume opto-electronics and optics industry. Our products are widely used in consumer electronics, imaging, communications, sensing and scanning applications, and semiconductors. To apply, send your resume and cover letter (include position title and salary requirements) to: hr@tessera.com Tessera North America is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/M/F. Tessera North America, Inc. 9815 David Taylor Drive, Charlotte NC 28262. www.tessera.com
Faculty Summer Research Program. Office of Naval Research. The Office of Naval Research (ONR) sponsors the Summer Faculty Research Program (SFRP) for U.S. citizens who hold teaching or research appointments at U.S. colleges and universities. These programs provide an opportunity for science and engineering faculty members to participate in research of mutual interest to the faculty member and professional peers at U.S. Navy laboratories. The Summer Faculty Research Program is a on-site, continuous 10‑week program, beginning in May 2008 . Stipends range from $1400 to $1900 per week for the summer program. Each fellow will be reimbursed for his/her personal travel for an optional pre‑program visit to the sponsoring laboratory. Relocation assistance is provided to qualifying fellows. The program is residential and all work must be completed on‑site at the sponsoring U.S. Navy laboratory. Faculty members from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Minority Institutions, American Indian Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HBCU/MI/TCU/HSI), as designated by the U.S. Department of Education, are especially encouraged to apply. The application deadline for the 2008 Summer Faculty Research Program is December 4, 2007. To apply or learn more about the program please visit our website at www.asee.org/summer. If you have further questions please email onrsummer@asee.org
Inside Sales Engineer. Tessera North America, Inc. Charlotte, N.C. We are looking for an enthusiastic, versatile, highly motivated Inside Sales Engineer, who can succeed in a high change environment. Candidate will communicate directly with customers to ascertain project needs, develop sales proposals and /or quotations, interact with vendors to ensure on time customer delivery schedules, and manage all incoming sales leads. The Inside Sales Engineer must have a commitment to customer service and the ability to maintain existing accounts. Insight, self – discipline, and good follow through skills are required to solve problems and produce quick results. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science. Two years of relevant experience in Sales of other Customer-focused role. Experience in MS Office software applications. Knowledge of CRM principles. Preferred Skills: Two to three years experience in consultative technical sales of systems or solutions. Experience with Salesforce.com software. Additional Requirements: Ability to learn and understand technology based products. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Exceptional communication, interpersonal and customer focus skills. Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines. Strong work ethic and personal initiative. Keen problem-solving skills. Good time management. Detailed oriented. Working Conditions: Candidate will perform duties in a standard quiet office environment. Some travel required. Company Culture: Based in beautiful Charlotte, NC, we are a technology development and licensing company that provides innovative technologies for miniaturization and cost reduction to the high volume opto-electronics and optics industry. Our products are widely used in consumer electronics, imaging, communications, sensing and scanning applications, and semiconductors. To apply, send your resume and cover letter (include position title and salary requirements) to: hr@tessera.com Tessera North America is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/M/F. Tessera North America, Inc. 9815 David Taylor Drive, Charlotte NC 28262. www.tessera.com
Mechanical Engineer III. Tessera North America, Inc. Charlotte, N.C. We are looking for a creative Mechanical Engineer III to be responsible for the mechanical/packaging design and development of our new imaging systems and products. In this role you will work primarily with the Optical Design and Process Engineers during the design and development stage of our critical projects. Expected activities would include design, analysis, laboratory testing and documentation, training and supporting the engineering and sales teams, interfacing with the contract manufactures, as well as some project coordination and scheduling. Qualifications: BS degree. MS preferred. One to five years state-of-the-art product development experiences particularly for high volume manufacture. SolidWorks or equivalent CAD experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and Powerpoint. Skills: Strong analytical and practical knowledge in the manufacture of micro-optics, imaging optics or micro-electronics and product/system design. Solid understanding of statistical methods and design of experiments. Experience with documentation for new product introduction and release to manufacture. Technical aptitude with a both fundamental analytical skills and a “hands on” mindset. Good communication skills. Strong work ethic. Working Conditions: Candidate will perform duties in a standard office as well as a clean laboratory environment and occasionally in a Class 10 cleanroom environment requiring special protective garments. Candidate will also be expected to work with high power lasers in controlled areas. Company Culture: Based in beautiful Charlotte, NC, we are a technology development and licensing company that provides innovative technologies for miniaturization and cost reduction to the high volume opto-electronics and optics industry. Our products are widely used in consumer electronics, imaging, communications, sensing and scanning applications, and semiconductors. To apply, send your resume and cover letter (include position title and salary requirements) to: hr@tessera.com Tessera North America is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/M/F. Tessera North America, Inc. 9815 David Taylor Drive, Charlotte NC 28262. www.tessera.com
Optical Engineer. Dialight Corporation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: LED illumination design for non-imaging optical systems such as traffic lights, automobile lighting, airfield lighting, light pipes, and general lighting applications. Model, analyze, design, and test of visible optical systems for LED applications. Champion development of innovative optical solutions utilizing the latest technology while maintaining cost effective solutions in high volume markets. Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing aspects of engineering to bring quality product quickly to market (your products will be used all over the world). Qualifications: Minimum of BS in Optical Engineering, Physics, or EE/ME with strong experience in optics. ASAP or equivalent ray tracing optical analysis software package user. Expertise in LED technology and implementation. Knowledge of semiconductors and semiconductor devices such as LEDs. Experience designing reflectors, lenses, light pipes and optical solutions. Solid modeling in a program such as Pro Engineer, SolidWorks, or other program a plus. Programming experience such as Matlab, Visual Basic, C, etc. a plus. Understanding of thermal calculations and modeling a plus. Production experience with optical components a plus. Strong communication and personal skills. Must be a team player who can work in a fast paced environment. About Us: Dialight is the leading manufacturer of value added Light Emitting Diode (LED) displays and components. It is a US based, wholly owned subsidiary of a public exchange listed, United Kingdom technology company. Known for its innovation, quality, reliability, and technical competence, this 60+ year old company has developed an enviable position of market leadership. With historical sales approximately $100 million, Dialight’s two divisions reach their worldwide markets through a network of well-established distributors, independent sales representatives, and sales venture partners. Currently sales are to two primary market segments – opto-electronics components and signals for various transportation applications. Dialight’s headquarters are located in Farmingdale, New Jersey near the Atlantic coast. Farmingdale is approximately 30 miles south of the metro New York area. Manufacturing facilities are located near Durham, North Carolina and Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. Dialight is an EEO/AA employer. Contact: HR@dialight.com Dialight Corporation, 1501 Rt. 34, Farmingdale, NJ 07727.
Optical Scientists and Optical Design Engineers. Oceanit. Our Oceanit Maui business unit conducts research and development of optical and laser technologies. The Maui Team designs, develops, builds, deploys, and operates autonomous, robotic telescope systems to perform space surveillance and scientific data collection. These systems are operated remotely with minimal to zero human intervention on site, and they must meet high performance and reliability requirements. The systems include telescope optics, mounts and drive mechanicals, sensors (cameras and other sensors), computers, control and signal processing software, communications, dome and weather sensors, and supporting equipment. The systems for Oceanit’s HANDS Program are operated remotely with minimal to zero human intervention on-site. They must meet high standards for software reliability, error detection and recovery, and overall performance. In addition, our Team of professionals develops software for scientific analysis that will be deployed on multiple platforms, including the potential for distributed platforms. Oceanit Representatives will be on campus to conduct interviews on Oct 17, 18, & 19th for: Optical Scientists and Optical Design Engineers. To develop innovative ideas and solutions for Oceanit projects, business development. To collaborate and form partnerships which will lead to a growth in technology and expertise within Oceanit. To provide technical expertise in support of optical design, optical fabrication and systems engineering. Responsibilities: Design optics. Telescopes, optical systems and wave-front sensor technology in support of Oceanit business initiatives. Assembles, aligns, and characterizes optical performance of laser/optics systems. Responsible for design, implementation, analysis, and troubleshooting of optics and optical systems for assigned projects. Writes reports to agencies currently funding projects. Troubleshoots new products and processes and designs solutions. Optical design, telescopes, optical systems and wave-front sensor technology. Minimum Requirements: Must be eligible for U.S. Secret Clearance. MS degree in Optical Sciences, PhD a plus. Related hands-on experience in optical system design and construction, lens design, optical testing and system alignment preferred. Good communications skills. Able to work in a team player within a diverse group of highly talented professionals. Willing to relocate to Maui, Hawaii. For more information and other opportunities, visit our website at www.Oceanit.com Apply online and sign-up for an interview at the Administrative Office of College of Optical Sciences.
Process Engineer II. Tessera North America, Inc. Charlotte, N.C. The Proess Engineer II will support the development and procurement of process tools and methods for the development and production of wafer level micro-optics. This engineer will be involved with the transfer of technology to Tessera licensees and will need to support multiple cross-functional projects in both the commercial and government sectors. In this role you will work to ensure that the uptime, accuracy, repeatability, and reproducibility of process equipment meets both development and production needs. Additional duties include the development of work instructions and the training of technicians; creation of data analysis reports and SPC charts, and assist in the development of lithography and the replication processes. Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in a technical field such as Optics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics. Three to five years experience with process development in the semiconductor or optical industries. Experience with i-line steppers and aligners, coat/develop tracks, wafer bonders, overlay tools, etc. Skills: Strong analytical and practical knowledge in the manufacture of micro-optics, imaging optics or micro-electronics and product/system design. Solid understanding of statistical methods and design of experiments. Good communication skills. Strong work ethic. Working Conditions: Candidate will perform duties in a standard office as well as duties in a clean room environment, which requires special protective-outer garments; the work area is temperature controlled (average temperature 70-degrees F). Candidate will also be expected to work with high power lasers in controlled areas. Company Culture: Based in beautiful Charlotte, NC, we are a technology development and licensing company that provides innovative technologies for miniaturization and cost reduction to the high volume opto-electronics and optics industry. Our products are widely used in consumer electronics, imaging, communications, sensing and scanning applications, and semiconductors. To apply, send your resume and cover letter (include position title and salary requirements) to: hr@tessera.com Tessera North America is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/M/F. Tessera North America, Inc. 9815 David Taylor Drive, Charlotte NC 28262. www.tessera.com
Process Engineer III. Tessera North America, Inc. Charlotte, N.C. We are looking for a flexible, detail oriented fast learner that is willing and able to make a positive contribution to our in-house processes. As a Process Engineer III, you will execute hands on process engineering tasks across a wide range of in-house processes, equipment, manufacturing projects, development projects, prototype projects and more. Typical tasks include process monitoring and sustaining, continual improvement, change management, new process/product development, equipment (evaluation, procurement, installation, maintenance, etc.), training, documentation, and technical problem solving. The Process Engineer III candidate will have broad experience in front-end and back-end wafer based processing such as high resolution lithography, chemical cleaning and etching, plasma processes, metal and dielectric coating deposition, dicing, opto-electronic packaging, inspection and failure mode analysis. Significant depth of knowledge in one or more of afore mentioned areas is desired. Qualifications: BS degree and six years of experience in relevant fields or military experience equivalency. State-of-the-art engineering experience in wafer based processing and equipment. Experience in both development and manufacturing wafer processing environments. Demonstrable competence in relevant process metrology and data analysis methods. Experience in product life-cycle from development to mass production. Solid understanding of statistical methods, design of experiments, ISO quality systems. Strong documentation experience. Additional Requirements: Excellent communication skills (both oral and written). Strong work ethic and personal initiative. Leadership ability. Flexibility and the ability to learn from others. Good time management and the ability to multitask effectively. Working Conditions: Candidate will perform duties in a clean room environment, which requires special protective-outer garments; the work area is temperature controlled (average temperature 70-degrees F). Company Culture: Based in beautiful Charlotte, NC, we are a technology development and licensing company that provides innovative technologies for miniaturization and cost reduction to the high volume opto-electronics and optics industry. Our products are widely used in consumer electronics, imaging, communications, sensing and scanning applications, and semiconductors. To apply, send your resume and cover letter (include position title and salary requirements) to: hr@tessera.com Tessera North America is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/M/F. Tessera North America, Inc. 9815 David Taylor Drive, Charlotte NC 28262. www.tessera.com |
Stacie
Hvisc will present Structure Function Analysis of Mirror
Fabrication and Support Errors . Abstract:
Telescopes are ultimately limited by atmospheric turbulence, which
is commonly characterized by a structure function. The telescope
optics will not further degrade the performance if their errors are
small compared to the atmospheric effects. Any further improvement
to the mirrors is not economical since there is no increased benefit
to performance. Typically the telescope specification is
written in terms of an image size or encircled energy and is derived
from the best seeing that is expected at the site. Ideally,
the fabrication and support errors should never exceed atmospheric
turbulence at any spatial scale, so it is instructive to look at how
these errors affect the structure function of the telescope. The
fabrication and support errors are most naturally described by
Zernike polynomials or by bending modes for the active mirrors. This
presentation illustrates an efficient technique for relating this
modal analysis to wavefront structure functions. An example of this
procedure for the Giant Magellan Telescope primary mirror is
described.
Garam
Yun will present Properties of the Polarization Ray Tracing
Matrix. Abstract: The properties of a 3 x 3
polarization ray tracing matrix formalism are presented and the role
of this method in optical design. Properties of diattenuator
matrices are derived and methods for analyzing diattenuation of
arbitrary homogeneous and inhomogeneous matrices are presented. The
3 x 3 matrix formalism is used to analyze polarization properties of
an example corner cube.
Who
may apply: