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Watt's Up
College of Optical Sciences News for August 13, 2009
Student News | Faculty News | Watt's Happening | Employment | Subscribe Complete an MS Entirely On-Line | OSC Store
New Sponsored Awards
Cavity Optomechanical Manipulation and Control of Atomic and Molecular Systems. P.I. Pierre Meystre. Sponsor: NSF. July 15, 2009 to June 30, 2012. $240,000.
Collaborative Research: Quantum Control of Qudits and Quantum Transport in Optical Lattices. PI: Poul Jessen. Sponsor: NSF. August 1, 2009 to July 31, 2012. $351,318.
Densely Multiplexed Fluorescence Imaging by Fourier Transform Fluorometry. PI: Leilei Peng. Sponsor: NIH. August 1, 2009 to July 31, 2012. $745,112.
Educational Optical Rail. PI: Thomas Milster. Sponsor: Nikon Research Corp. June 19, 2009 to August 15, 2009. $11,742.
Graduate Areas of National Need Fellowship Program. PI: Carl Maes. Sponsor: U.S. Department of Education. August 15, 2009 to August 14, 2012. $391,968.
Shortwave Infrared Polarimetric Imager for Aerosol and Cloud Remote Sensing. PI: Russell Chipman. Sponsor: JPL. January 14, 2009 to August 19, 2011. $557,021.
Our New Grad Students Arrive on Monday
Please join us in welcoming 70 new graduate students into our program. Graduate student orientation is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, August 17 and 18. The orientation program is designed with two goals in mind: first, to introduce our new students to our returning students, our faculty and staff, and second, to give them the tools they need for success at UA and OSC. Everyone's invited to join our new students for coffee in the 3rd floor lobby on Monday at 10:00 a.m.
Announcing Two New Courses for Fall 2009
Opti 586 and Opti 586L -- Class and Lab Both are available by Distance Learning
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NEW -- Distance learning students, if you're working toward an MS, you can now complete both of your lab requirements on-line by taking Opti 586L and Opti 512L.
Opti 586, the class: Polarization in Optical Design. Instructor: Russell Chipman. Units: 3. When: Monday and Wednesday, 1:30 to 2:30.
Opti 586L, the lab: Polarization in Optical Design Laboratory. Instructors: Jon Herlocker and Mary Turner. Units: 1. When: Monday, 2:30 to 3:30.
Course Description: This course surveys issues associated with calculating polarization effects in optical systems using optical design programs. Many optical systems are polarization critical and require careful attention to polarization issues. Such systems include liquid crystal projectors, imaging with active laser illumination, very high numerical aperture optical systems in microlithography and data storage, and interferometers.
The polarization aberrations introduced by thin films and anisotropic crystals can be readily evaluated in several commercial optical design codes but these routines are complex and most optical students and engineers are unfamiliar with the capabilities and the forms of output.
The Polarization in Optical Design (3 unit class) covers the principals of polarization optical design with weekly homework assignments, but does not use polarization ray tracing software.
The additional laboratory has a series of polarization optical system examples to be run in a commercial software package ASAP (Advanced System Analysis Program, Breault Research, Tucson, AZ). Each week a one hour lecture will describe a three hour polarization analysis exploration the student will perform on their own. The optical system examples and associated macros will be provided with the weekly laboratory instructions so that students do not need to learn the ASAP program, they only need to perform the associated exploration, independently or in pairs. The laboratory is available to distance learning students. ASAP keys will be provided for the semester.
Learn to: Follow the polarization changes along a ray path through a series of lenses, mirrors, and polarization elements. The differences between ideal and real polarizers and retarders Interpret polarization aberrations. Understand how polarization state dependent point spread functions and modulation transfer functions are calculated. Develop polarization specifications for optical systems
Overview: Polarized Light and Polarization Elements Jones Vectors, Jones and Mueller Matrices Geometrical and Polarization Ray Tracing Polarization Aberrations Point Spread Function and Modulation Transfer Function Fresnel Equations and Coating Polarization Anisotropic Materials and Liquid Crystals Object/Target Signature Simulation
Polarization Laboratory Case Studies: Wavefront aberration, point spread function (PSF), and modulation transfer function (MTF) in non-polarized systems. Polarization analysis tools – Poincaré sphere, Jones and Stokes parameters. Overview of polarization device types in optical software. Optical system behavior within crossed polarizers. Polarization aberration effects. Polarization dependent PSF and MTF. Depolarizers, degree of polarization (DOP), and simulating partial polarization. Conformal polarization devices. General uniaxial devices. TIR effects. Small independent projects. Prerequisite: A course in Electromagnetic Waves such as OPTI 501. The lab must be taken concurrently with the lecture -- but the lecture can be taken separately.
CIAN, the Center for Integrated Access Networks
Presents
ROCKET, Research in Optical Communications for K-14 Educators and Teachers
From Meredith Kupinski. This summer the College of Optical Sciences hosted six Arizona high school and community college science teachers as guest researchers. The goal of this program is for science teachers to learn about optical science research and to translate what they've learned into their classrooms. Thanks to those that attended the RET Poster Session. Everyone can expect an invitation in the Spring Semester when these OSC-affiliated teachers return to tell us about the execution of their lesson plan.
Thank you to the OSC faculty that participated in the ROCKET program: Russell Chipman, Mahmoud Fallahi, Hyatt Gibbs, Franko Kueppers, Matthew Kupinski, and Robert Norwood.
ROCKET is an NSF-funded Research Experience for Teachers (RET) program.
OSC T-Scope Exhibit Debuts at SPIE
Dewen Chen is Selected to Receive Two Awards
From Hong Hua. Dewen Cheng, a visiting PhD student from Beijing Institute of Technology is the recent recipient of two very prestigious awards: The Michael Kidger Memorial Scholarship and the Robert S. Hilbert Memorial Optical Design Competition.
(1) The Robert S. Hilbert Memorial Optical Design Competition, sponsored by Optical Research Associates, recognizes excellence in optical design projects completed by students. To participate, students enter an optical design class assignment or thesis work that uses CODE V or LightTools. Other OSC recipients of ORA's Optical Design prize, renamed this year to honor the memory of Dr. Hilbert, include: Rob Bates in 2008, Joshua Jin Kim in 2007, Kevin O-Shea in 2006, Craig Pansing in 2005, Regis Tessieres and Melanie Laurent in 2004, and Scott Ellis in 2000.
(2) The Michael Kidger Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student engaged in optical design of either imaging or non-imaging systems. The candidate submits a summary (five pages maximum) of his or her academic background and interest in pursuing training or research in optical design. Two other OSC students have received the Scholarship: Chunyu Zhao in 2001 and to Liying Chen in 2000.
Dewen Chen is a PhD candidate at the College of Optoelectronics, Beijing Institute of Technology. His thesis supervisor is Professor Yongtian Wang of the Beijing Institute of Technology. Dewen is currently conducting his research work at the College of Optical Sciences under a joint education program, and Dr. Hong Hua is his co-supervisor.
Congratulations Dewen.
Happy Birthday and Best Wishes for a Wonderful Year
August 17Charles Falco (falco@u.arizona.edu)
August 18Jim
Burge (jburge@optics.arizona.edu) August 19Eugene Cochran (ecochran@optics.arizona.edu) August 20Susan
Houde-Walter (shw@lasermax.com) August 21Adam
Jones (ajones@optics.arizona.edu) August 22Sandalphon (sandalphon@comcast.net) August 23Brian Miller (molinero@email.arizona.edu)
OSC Calendar
August 17 - 18 New Graduate Student Orientation
August 20 Next issue of Watt's Up. Resume publishing every Thursday.
August 22 Picnic and star party on Kitt Peak with the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Society
August 24 First day of classes
August 28 First Sports Friday. 5:30. It's everyone's favorite: Ultimate Frisbee.
September 3 First Colloquium
September 4 First OSC Community Speakers
September 7 Labor Day -- UA Holiday
Video Controller. College of Optical Sciences. Video Controller needed for Optical Sciences Distance Education courses. This would be a great opportunity to preview graduate courses you may be taking in the future. No experience necessary, training will be provided. The classes will be recorded in the new wing of the Optical Sciences building in room 305 or 307. The following times are needed:
Tuesday/Thursday 8:00 – 9:15 9:30 – 10:45 11:00 – 12:15 12:30 – 1:45 2:00 – 3:15
Monday/Wednesday 3:00 – 4:15 3:30 – 4:45
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 10:00 – 10:50
Friday Only 10:00 – 10:50
If you are interested and any of the above times will work with your schedule, please contact Cindy Robertson at 626-4719 or cindyr@optics.arizona.edu
Opto-Mechanical Engineer Trex Hawaii. Code: 152-HI-240-0809. Trex Hawaii LLC, a subsidiary of Trex Enterprises Corporation, is an innovative and dynamic research and development company based on the island of Maui, Hawaii. Our Maui office is currently seeking a mid to senior level Opto-Mechanical Engineer to support optical design, component and system modeling, and optical system fabrication with U.S. citizenship. The desired candidate will work closely with an optics based team in the development of novel, high performance optical systems. Responsibilities include the design and development of electro-optic components and systems for military and commercial markets. Perform detailed FEA pertaining to static and dynamic effects. Duties include: Working on projects from inception at the concept development stage to completion at the product delivery stage; Playing a primary role to develop designs and products to meet customer specifications and needs; Developing technology and product concepts; Developing proposals and assisting in the development of new business; Developing designs and prototype products; Assisting in the manufacturing and manufacturing processes to complete the projects; Ensuring the development of marketable, affordable, and producible products which meet demand performance and cost requirements. Job Requirements include: Bachelor’s degree (higher degrees accepted) in engineering or physics. 5-10 years industry experience. Strong experience in the design, development, fabrication and manufacturing in various technologies (i.e. Electro-optic systems, optical systems, laser systems, infrared systems, high performance imaging systems, electronic packaging). Optical alignment methods. Fluent with SolidWorks 3D CAD program. Finite Element Analyses. U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a secret clearance. Must be willing to relocate to the island of Maui. We provide our employees an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision healthcare. Currently Trex pays for 100% of the monthly healthcare premiums for employee and eligible dependents. We also provide our full-time employees with Group Term Life, AD&D, and Business Travel Accident insurance coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching and paid vacation. For additional details please visit our website at, www.trexenterprises.com Please reference code when you send your resume to: Trex Hawaii, LLC, Attn: Human Resources Dept., Code: 152-HI-240-0809, 10455 Pacific Center Court, San Diego, CA 92121; Fax: (858) 646-5500; email: jobs@trexhawaii.com. Trex is an EEO/AAP employer.
Agency Listing. 2043-4255 Optical Technician. A.S. Degree in Engineering, Applied Physics or technical experience in fiber optics. Experience: 0+ years in machining, lenses and or lens assemblies. Experience in tooling and fixturing for assembling multi component lens assemblies. Skills - Knowledge: Experience with Asian culture, Japanese language skills preferred. Familiarity with optical modeling software. ASAP Modeling software. Motivated worker, eager to learn new things. Innovative, self-starter, willing to work with a minimum of supervision. Experience in Physics, optics/fiber optics and mathematics preferred. Experience with ruggedized defense imaging systems. Ability to perform optical and mechanical performance testing as necessary. Familiarity with optical coatings. Travel 10-20%. Ability to work with, understand, modify and control complex equipment. Knowledge of computers (i.e. Word, Excel) preferred. Previous experience in a R&D environment preferred. Contact: Ms. DJ Monnat, dmonnat@mcaleerassociates.com 845-565-8860.
Agency Listing. 2043-4256 Sr. Optical Engineer. Massachusetts. Leads optical product design and development. Recommends manufacturing strategies to meet specified cost targets. 10+ years experience in optical lens design for ruggedized defense imaging systems, mainly visible in IR designs, preferably rifle scopes, spotting scopes man portable devices, man portable optical devices or other optical systems. Skills - Knowledge: Experience with Asian culture, Japanese language skills preferred. Familiarity with MWIR, LWIR or reconnaissance cameras. Defense design and development background preferred. OSLO, ZEMAX, CODE V and or other optical modeling software. ASAP Modeling Software. Optical and mechanical tolerancing analysis (alignment and assembly) a MUST. Familiarity with MIL specifications. Experience with environmental performance and testing (temperature vibration and shock). Familiarity with optical coating design specification and performance are a must. Ability to perform optical testing and analysis. Travel 20-30%. Contact : Ms. DJ Monnat, 845-565-8860. dmonnat@mcaleerassociates.com
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