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Watt's Up College of Optical Sciences News for November 1, 2007
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OSC Joint Faculty Member to Present Math Colloquium
On Friday, November 2, in Math 501, Miroslav Kolesik will present Nonlinear Wave Mixing in Femtosecond Optics. Abstract: More than a decade ago, the phenomena of long distance propagation and filamentation were discovered in high-power, ultrashort light pulses propagating in gaseous and condensed bulk media. This instigated keen interest and earnest research, motivated by both the basic physics and many practical applications. A great deal of our knowledge concerning these phenomena originates in modeling and numerical simulations. Realistic numerical modeling continues to provide new insights into the underlying physics that would be extremely difficult to understand from experiments alone. Here, I present an overview of numerical methods capable to study the highly nonlinear processes that accompany optical filamentation, such as explosive broadening of spectrum, plasma generation and harmonic generation. I will also discuss an effective nonlinear weave mixing paradigm that provides us with an intuitive yet quantitative way to understand complex experimental data.
Spring 2008 Notice of Appointment Paperwork is Online
From Stella Hostetler. Students, if you plan to work in a graduate position during the spring semester, please complete both the Graduate Account Authorization form and the correct Notice of Appointment form. Both forms can be found online at http://www.optics.arizona.edu/payroll/Grad.htm Please submit the forms before November 30, 2007.
If you plan to leave OSC in December, be sure to complete the OSC Clearance Form. The University may withhold any degree notification if a graduate has not been officially checked out of the department.
Happy Halloween
Left to right: Kimberly Sierra-Cajas, Cindy Robertson, Gail Varin, Cindy Gardner, Stella Hostetler, Mary Puig, Kina Adams, Pat Gransie, Julia Hughes, Warren Bletcher, Ryeojin Park.
Picnic Pics from Last Weekend
From Barbara Myers.
Happy Birthday and Best Wishes for a Wonderful Year
OSC Calendar
On Campus
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Seminar (EIS)
Organized by Mark Schankerman, Professor of Economics and Muzzy Chair in Entrepreneurship, Eller College of Management.
In order to provide a forum for scholars working on issues related to entrepreneurship, I am organizing the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Seminar (EIS) in the Eller College of Management. The next seminar will be held this Friday, 2 November from 1:00-2:30 PM in the Economics Department, Room 401kk (the schedule is provided below).
The speaker will be Professor Yael Hochberg, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. The title of the paper is “Networking as a Barrier to Entry and the Competitive Supply of Venture Capital. ” The paper is attached. I hope you will join us.
Objectives and Coverage of the Seminar: The objective of the seminar series is to bring social scientists from different academic disciplines whose research relates in some way to the process and outcomes of entrepreneurial activity. The seminar is open to both empirical and theoretical research. Relevant academic disciplines include economics, management, finance, sociology, psychology, law and others. Research topics of relevance include (but are certainly not limited to):
Interested social scientists and legal scholars in the Eller College of Management and colleagues from other departments within the University of Arizona are cordially invited to participate on a regular basis. Subject to budgetary and scheduling constraints, the plan is to try to alternate between presentations by scholars from the University of Arizona and invited speakers from other universities.
If you have an interest in presenting a paper at one of the EIS seminars during the Spring semester, or if you have suggestions for outside academic speakers whom we may wish to invite, please contact me directly at schanker@eller.arizona.edu .
Seminar Schedule for the Fall Semester
26 Oct 2007: Darian Ibrahim, Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona “The (Not So) Puzzling Behavior of Angel Investors”
2 Nov 2007: Yael Hochberg, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University “Networking as a Barrier to Entry and the Competitive Supply of Venture Capital”
30 Nov 2007: David Adelman, Rogers College of Law, Univeristy of Arizona “Patent Metrics: The Mismeasure of Innovation in the Biotech Patent Debate”
7 Dec 2007: Soong Moon Kang, Department of Management Science and Innovation, University College London “Social Networks, Asymmetric Information and Venture Capital in the US Semiconductor Industry”
Optics Employment
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Assembly, Integration and Verification lead Engineer. ESO / NRAO. The Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA) is an international astronomy facility. ALMA is an equal partnership between Europe and North America, in cooperation with the Republic of Chile, and is funded in North America by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) in cooperation with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), and in Europe by the European Southern Observatory (ESO) and Spain. ALMA construction and operations are led on behalf of North America by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO), which is managed by Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) and on behalf of Europe by ESO. Japan is also a major participant in the international ALMA collaboration and will provide major enhancements to the North American and European program. Japan's effort is led by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) in cooperation with Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics (ASIAA) in Taiwan. The ALMA Assembly, Integration and Verification (AIV) process is organized as a group of teams conducting the AIV work at the observatory, managed overall by the AIV Leader and supported by a team of Santiago-based instrumental scientists and by a AIV Lead Engineer. This poster seeks candidates for the: (Career Path V) Assignment: The successful candidate reports directly to the ALMA AIV Lead and will be responsible for defining and supporting formal engineering processes during AIV. In particular he/she: - develops qualification and verification plans and procedures at system level, - participates in and often leads system-level tests definition, data capture, analysis and reporting, - manages hardware configuration control as well as documentation standards and document development for the procedures and documents to be delivered to Operations, - receives or develops, maintains and delivers to operations all system budgets and performance models. Professional requirements / Qualifications: The successful candidate should fulfill the following requirements: - an advanced degree in astronomy instrumentation engineering, or in astronomical science; - at least 5 years of direct experience with radio astronomy instrumentation, in particular with radio antennas, mm-wave optics, mm-wave receivers and local oscillator systems; - at least 5 years of experience working with formal system engineering processes, including performance verification, error budget development or use, and model development or use; - be familiar with techniques used in single dish observations, interferometric observations, and/or mm-wave observations; - has a good use of the English language and a working knowledge of Spanish, or the willingness to learn Spanish. A successful high altitude medical check is a necessary condition for this position. Duty station: The position is based in Santiago de Chile, and will require frequent travel to the ALMA Operational Support Facility near San Pedro the Atacama and the Array Operation Site located at Chajnantor, 5.000 m altitude. Starting date: As soon as possible. Contract: The initial contract is for a period of three years with the possibility of a fixed-term extension. The position will cover the construction period through 2012, with possibilities to be transferred to the observatory operations. Remuneration: ALMA international staff will be recruited as employees of either ESO or AUI/NRAO. ESO and AUI/NRAO offer attractive remuneration packages including a competitive salary, comprehensive social benefits, and provide financial support in relocating families. Furthermore, an expatriation allowance as well as some other allowances may be added. All applications should include the names of four individuals willing to serve as professional references for the applicant. Applications should be sent to the Personnel Office, at either of the following addresses: ESO, Karl-Schwarzschild-Str. 2, Garching, D-85748 Germany; or NRAO, 520 Edgemont Road, Charlottesville VA 22903, USA. Review of applications will begin on 16 November 2007. However applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For further information please consult the ESO Home Page (http://www.eso.org/). Please apply on-line at https://jobs.eso.org/. The NRAO/ESO are equal opportunity employers. The post is equally open to suitably qualified male and female applicants.
Faculty Positions. National Central University's Department of Optics and Photonics. Assistant/Associate/Full Professor. The Department of Optics and Photonics, National Central University invites applications for three faculty positions. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in optics-related fields. Preference will be given to the applicants with expertise in color science, lighting, display, optical design, image processing & analysis, and biomedical imaging & sensing. These appointments will start on August 1, 2008. Interested individuals please submit a letter of application, a curriculum vita with publication list, research and teaching plans, and three letters of recommendation to Prof. Cheng-Chung Lee, Chair , Department of Optics and Photonics, National Central University, Chung-Li, 320, Taiwan. Application deadline：February 29, 2008（by postmark） Contact Information: Ms. Victoria Hsia, E-mail: ncu5251@ncu.edu.tw Tel: 886-3-4254253. Fax: 886-3-4276344. http://www.dop.ncu.edu.tw/
Faculty Position. University of Colorado at Boulder Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Position in Optics, Optical Nanostructures and Materials. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering seeks outstanding candidates for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level in optics, optical nanostructures and materials. The research areas of interest include, but not limited to, nanostructured materials, novel nanolithography techniques, plasmonics, photonic metamaterials, carbon-based nanomaterials, wide bandgap semiconductors, organic semiconductors, imaging, optical information technologies, ultrafast optics and biophotonics. With a history of strong research in optoelectronic materials and devices, Colorado has active research programs in nanostructures and devices, nanophotonics, terahertz photonics and optoelectronics. The successful candidate is also expected to benefit from the strong ties with the optics faculty within the department and with the campus-wide optics initiative. Applications at levels besides that of assistant professor may also be considered from those who would strengthen the Department’s diversity. Candidates must have a PhD in electrical or computer engineering or a related discipline, the ability to develop a successful independent research program, and enthusiasm for working with both undergraduate and graduate students. The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. We encourage applications from women and minority candidates. Applications received by January 14, 2008 will receive priority consideration. Completed applications must include a letter of application specifying the desired position and area of specialization, complete curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and the names of three references. Applications must be submitted using the university system's on-line application process at http://www.jobsatcu.com/. Please see posting 802414 to apply. Additional information about the position can be found at http://ece.colorado.edu/employ/faculty.html.
Head of Technical Services of the Joint ALMA Observatory. ESO / NRAO Vacancy Notice. The Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA) is an international astronomy facility. ALMA is an equal partnership between Europe and North America, in cooperation with the Republic of Chile, and is funded in North America by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) in cooperation with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), and in Europe by the European Southern Observatory (ESO) and Spain. ALMA construction and operations are led on behalf of North America by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO), which is managed by Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) and on behalf of Europe by ESO. Japan is also a major participant in the international ALMA collaboration and will provide major enhancements to the North American and European program. Japan's effort is led by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) in cooperation with Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics (ASIAA) in Taiwan. Staff assigned to ALMA consists of international staff who are on temporary assignment in Chile from their home institutions and of local staff who will be recruited in Chile. (Career Path V) Assignment: The Head of the Technical Services Department of the Joint ALMA Observatory reports directly to the ALMA Director. As a member of the ALMA Director's office, the Head of the Technical Services Department will contribute to decision-making, overall policy development and strategic planning. The Head of the Technical Services Department has the following major responsibilities: Preventive maintenance for major array subsystems, including: antennas, instrumentation packages, LO, correlator, and site monitoring equipment Corrective maintenance (i.e. fault isolation and correction) for same sub-systems Performance trend analysis for same sub-systems Problem reporting & tracking Antenna transportation and array re-configuration System configuration status tables Maintenance procedure verification & modification IT support, including system, network, and database administration Procurement, development and/or maintenance of maintenance & engineering software Training and certification of technical staff. The Technical Department has approximately 150 persons on its team, considering staff and contractors. During the Construction Phase, the Head of Technical Services Department will work in close cooperation with the Joint ALMA Office Project Engineer. Professional requirements / Qualifications: University Degree in Engineering. At least ten years relevant on field engineering experience in similar large research and/or high technology projects. Capability to communicate links between the organisation's strategy and the work unit's goals; establish/identify and communicate broad and compelling organisational direction. Strong managerial/leadership skills; with demonstrated experience to perform and/or oversee the analysis of complex human resources, financial, logistical or administrative management policy and program issues. Ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff and design training/skills enhancement initiatives to ensure effective staff development. Very good interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) in English and Spanish are essential. Proficiency with Microsoft Office package. Duty station: The Technical Services Department is located at Operation Support Facility (OSF) near San Pedro de Atacama, and the Array Operation Site (AOS) located at Chajnantor, 5.000 m altitude. Starting date: As soon as possible. Contract: The initial contract is for a period of three years with the possibility of a fixed-term or indefinite extension. Remuneration: ALMA international staff will be recruited as employees of either ESO or AUI/NRAO. ESO and AUI/NRAO offer attractive remuneration packages including a competitive salary, comprehensive social benefits, and provide financial support in relocating families. Furthermore, an expatriation allowance as well as some other allowances may be added. All applications should include the names of four individuals willing to serve as professional references for the applicant. Applications should be sent to the Personnel Office, at either of the following addresses: ESO, Karl-Schwarzschild-Str. 2, Garching, D-85748, Germany; or NRAO, 520 Edgemont Road, Charlottesville VA 22903, USA. Review of applications will begin on December 15. However applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For further information please consult the ESO Home Page (http://www.eso.org/). Please apply on-line at https://jobs.eso.org/. The NRAO/ESO are equal opportunity employers. The post is equally open to suitably qualified male and female applicants.
Optical Test Engineer. Luna innovations. Roanoke, Virginia. Luna Innovations develops and manufactures new-generation products for the healthcare, telecommunications, energy and defense markets. Our products are used to measure, monitor and improve critical processes in the markets we serve. Through its disciplined commercialization business model, Luna has become a recognized leader in transitioning science to solutions. Luna is headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia. Luna Innovations, a NASDAQ-listed public company, is seeking an Optical Test Engineer to be part of a multidisciplinary team and provide technical support in the development of novel fiber-optic sensor products. This key technical position will be responsible for designing and implementing test plans and performing applied research and product development functions in support of advanced fiber-optic systems. Duties will include assuming lead and/or working as part of a multi-disciplinary team for various development projects, process development, system and sub-system level testing, application engineering, data processing and analysis, the creation of documentation, report generation, and customer support. Occasional travel is required. B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field is desired. The successful candidate will demonstrate technical innovation, initiative, and hands-on skills. A demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team is required. Strong problem solving skills, effective verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to represent the company in a positive manner are a must. Experience with optical fiber handling/connectorization/processing, optical assembly, optical components and instrumentation, standard lab equipment, and data acquisition techniques are highly desirable. Exceptional troubleshooting skills with hands-on experience using test equipment a must. Experience with state-of-the-art rapid prototyping tools, data acquisition techniques and equipment, and a proficiency in C/C++/C#/Visual Studio programming languages is highly desirable. Experience with Labview and/or Matlab programming, a working knowledge of fiber-optic sensors, optical fiber handling/connectorization/processing, optical assembly, and optical components and instrumentation is also desirable. The successful candidate will have strong communication, technical writing, problem solving, and interpersonal skills and function well in a highly dynamic, team oriented environment. Due to the nature of our work in the government contract research area, U.S Citizenship is required. We offer a competitive compensation package. Qualified candidates, please send resume to Luna Innovations, Corporate Headquarters, 1 Riverside Circle, Suite 400, Roanoke, VA 24016 ATTN: HR Dept. or email preferred wesself@lunainnovations.com EOE / AA
Senior Optical Design Engineer. Lightfleet. Lightfleet is an emerging early staged company located in a suburb of Portland, OR that has invented the world’s first free-space broadcast optical interconnect. This patented technology is unique in that it uses broadcast light to simultaneously and continuously interconnect multiple nodes so that all nodes can see all of the data all of the time. Simply put, Lightfleet has created a new way for computers to communicate using light instead of wires. Our first product is 1/3 the size and uses 1/3 the electricity of any comparable product in the world. “We make light work.” Lightfleet is actively searching to fill our Sr. Optical Design Engineer position. The successful candidate will bring to Lightfleet their expertise in design and development of optical and electro-optical components and systems. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Optical, or Mechanical Engineering or Physics (or equivalent). Significant Optical design and development experience with free space optics (including micro-optics, diffractives, & HOEs). Solid foundation in geometric and physical optics. Considerable experience using commercially available optical design and modeling tools (such as Zemax, ASAP, LightTools, Code V, etc.). Significant experience in working with optical characterization and metrology tools (interferometers, spectrometers, power meters, beam profilers, etc.). Considerable background in performing optical and opto-mechanical tolerancing work and carrying out Monte-Carlo analysis. Good understanding of Optical fabrication methods. Familiarity with various optical and electro-optical materials. Strong understanding of design for manufacturability and reliability. Have worked on multiple product development cycles from concept through production. Experience in writing technical reports and work instructions (including creating engineering drawings). Ability to work with and manage multiple vendors simultaneously. Ability to work both independently and in a group setting. Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Current eligibility to work in the US. Desired qualifications: Advanced degree in Electrical, Optical, or Mechanical Engineering or Physics (or equivalent). Design and development experience with optical waveguides (passive and active). Familiarity with Beam Propagation and FDTA Methods. Experience using commercially available software tools such as R-Soft and GLAD for Design, Modeling, and Simulation. Familiarity with Opto-mechanical design approaches. High speed opto-electronic testing (BER, analysis of eye diagrams). Knowledge of computer architectures (preferred but not required). Experience working in an early stage company. To Apply: If you have the skills and experience required for this position, please submit your resume to careers@lightfleet.com. For More Information: Please visit our website at www.lightfleet.com
Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer. Lightfleet. Lightfleet is an emerging early staged company located in a suburb of Portland, OR that has invented the world’s first free-space broadcast optical interconnect. This patented technology is unique in that it uses broadcast light to simultaneously and continuously interconnect multiple nodes so that all nodes can see all of the data all of the time. Simply put, Lightfleet has created a new way for computers to communicate using light instead of wires. Our first product is 1/3 the size and uses 1/3 the electricity of any comparable product in the world. “We make light work.” The successful candidate will bring to Lightfleet their expertise and experience in design, and development of Opto-mechanical systems. This will include: Performing detailed structural and thermal analysis of opto-mechanical components and systems. Developing opto-mechanical fixtures for rapid alignment for use in final product (‘fix & forget’ approaches for ease in manufacturing). Specifying, procuring and qualifying off-the-shelf and OEM opto-mechanical components and systems. Working closely with vendors. Interfacing with optical, electrical, and mechanical engineers towards product design. Documenting technical reports, work instructions and engineering drawings. Minimum qualifications: Ability to work independently and in a group setting. MS or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent). 5-10 years commercial experience in designing opto-mechanical assemblies. Experience with design for manufacturability and reliability. In-depth working knowledge of 3D modeling tools with structural (FEA) and thermal analysis (eg, Cosmos, Flotherm, Icepak). Experience in performing stacked tolerance analysis. Strong experience in working with optical materials and materials used for opto-mechanical mounting. Good understanding of optics and electronics. Desired qualifications: Start up experience. Familiarity with various components and devices used in optical communications. Experience in fabrication and manufacturing of optical systems. Good understanding of opto-electronic packaging. Experience with processes for precision mounting of electro-optical components (eg. Semiconductor laser and detectors) on high speed circuit boards. Experience with passive vibration isolation methods. Experience using commercially available optical design tools (such as Zemax or ASAP). Knowledge of computer architectures and experience with electro mechanical design of computer servers. Excellent communication skills to be able to work effectively with cross-functional teams. To Apply: Please send your resume to careers@lightfleet.com For More Information: Please visit our website at www.lightfleet.com Lightfleet Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.
Agency Postings
Imaging Optical Engineer. Location:
Pasadena, CA Or Tucson, AZ . A full time position in
optical design, analysis, and engineering due to ongoing customer
needs. The work involves the development of optical systems over a
very diverse range of applications, for example, aperture diameters
from 1mm to many meters, and wavelengths from EUV to millimeter.
The applicant must have excellent skills in the use of advanced
optical design tools, have a proven record of accomplishment in
optical design and optical system modeling, be able to rapidly come
up to speed on optical engineering issues associated with new and
advancing technology applications, and solve problems accurately,
quickly, and effectively. The successful candidate will be
contributing to the optical design and engineering services group
which currently has an engineering staff of 14 located in Pasadena,
CA, Westborough, MA (outside Boston), and Tucson, AZ. This group
provides optical design and engineering services to over 100
different clients per year for commercial and government
applications. The applicant should possess the following
qualifications: • A Bachelors, Masters, or Ph.D. degree in a
technical discipline (Optics, Optical Sciences, Engineering,
Physics, Mathematics, Astronomy) • At least three years
experience in optical systems design modeling and analysis
preferably following degree with excellent references • Strong
aptitude and interest in applied development of optical systems is
essential • Experience in advanced optical design tools. •
Strengths in mathematical modeling methods, particularly
polarization, are desirable.
Software Test Engineer. Location: Pasadena, CA. The work involves manual testing, maintaining suites of automated testcases, and product release testing across multiple hardware platforms. The company develops, markets and supports state-of-the-art optical CAD/CAE programs for the layout, design and analysis of lens systems. The applicant should be able to interface equally well with a staff of Software Development Engineers, Computer Systems Engineers as well as development managers in a team-oriented environment. Requirements of the position: Bachelors degree in a technical discipline (Physics, Math, Engineering). 3 + years experience in software testing. Strong knowledge of software testing concepts and methodologies. Proven record in writing and executing software test plans. Ability to plan and implement testing from the requirements stage to shipment . Knowledge of software programming concepts. A proven record of accomplishment with excellent references. Ability to use additional tools and utilities, such as file comparison, Ghost, Install Analyzer, and source control (ClearCase) is a plus. Experience using CAD software and/or SolidWorks is a plus. Contact: Alan Field - Senior Account Manager -Leading Edge Consulting, Inc. - (310) 822-7557 X 14 -Email: Resumeman@gmail.com Optical Software Engineer - Locations: either Pasadena, CA - Westborough, MA, or Tucson, AZ. The successful candidate will be involved in all phases of the development process including implementation, testing, debugging and maintenance. The applicant should have knowledge of modern software languages, engineering methods and tools, have a proven record of accomplishment in software development, have excellent references, be able to interface with large, existing software systems and solve problems quickly and accurately. Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: Develop and support of the our product on the Windows platform. Contribute to requirements definition and functional specifications for new development. Software implementation utilizing predominately C++ and some Fortran. Contribute to product quality through unit testing, defect tracking and defect resolution. Keep abreast of developments in the field of optics. The candidate will be working with a heterogeneous Windows and UNIX network and will interface directly with the development, computer resources, testing, documentation, and marketing staff. Requirements of the position: Doctorate degree, or equivalent, in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline. Thorough understanding of geometrical optics and electromagnetic propagation. Experience implementing electromagnetic modeling algorithms (FFT, GBD, FDTD, FEM, MOM, MRTD etc). 1 or more years of experience developing technical software used by others. 1+ years experience using C++. Experience in problem determination with the ability to solve problems quickly and accurately. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write functional specifications. Strong foundation in Software Engineering practices. Ability to work in a team environment. Contact: Alan Field - Senior Account Manager -Leading Edge Consulting, Inc. - (310) 822-7557 X 14 -Email: Resumeman@gmail.com
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