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Watt's Up
College of Optical Sciences News for October 08, 2009
Industrial Affiliates | Watt's Happening | Employment | Subscribe OSC Store | Complete an MS or Professional Certificate On-Line
Today's Colloquium October 8. 3:30 p.m. Meinel 307
Robert Norwood, University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences, will present Optical Polymer Nanocomposites: Designer Materials for Nanophotonics. Mahmoud Fallahi is the host.
Abstract: Major breakthroughs in photonics have often occurred when superb materials science is coupled with elegant and efficient device design/fabrication. Silica-based optical fiber, the semiconductor laser, the erbium doped fiber amplifier and the silica-on-silicon arrayed waveguide grating router are several notable examples of this phenomena. State-of-the-art photonics now requires the development of ever-higher degrees of integration, placing stringent demands on photonic materials technology, which ultimately must be suitable for the new field of nanophotonics. In parallel with these developments, the field of optical polymer nanocomposites (PNC) has emerged thanks to considerable advances in optical polymer materials, nanoparticle synthesis, nanoparticle functionalization and dispersion techniques. Optical PNCs have the potential to fulfill a broad range of photonic functions ranging from compact, narrowband filters, to electro-optical modulation at hundreds of GHz. To accomplish this, a clear understanding of optical polymer and nanoparticle properties is required, as well as an ability to effectively model and predict the properties of the PNC, and finally align these properties with the photonics engineering problem at hand. We will discuss our recent work on optical PNCs, including PNC infiltrated silicon photonic crystals, polymer/InP nanowire composites, and magneto-optic PNCs.
Colloquium videos are available at http://www.optics.arizona.edu/colloquium/default.htm
No Colloquium Next Week
Our October 15 Colloquium is cancelled so everyone can attend OSA's Frontiers in Optics 2009/Laser Science XXV. Colloquium will resume on October 22 when Yong-Hang Zhang of Arizona State University Department of Electrical Engineering and Director of the Center for Nanophotonics will present 6.1 Å II-VI and III-V Semiconductors and Their Application to Multi-Junction Solar Cells.
Used Computers for Sale
DMetrix, Inc, one of our Industrial Affiliate Partners, is selling several Dell, HP, and IBM desktop computers that it no longer needs. The computers all have keyboards, mice, and XP or Vista Operating system licenses. Please contact Lloyd LaComb at llacomb@dmetrix.com for additional information.
Please visit the DMetrix Web site at www.dmetrix.net
DMetrix, Inc. is an OSC Industrial Affiliate at the Associates Level
KLA-Tencor Information Session October 19 at 5:00 p.m. Meinel 307
Full-Time and Summer Intern Openings for Engineering and Sciences Majors Bring Your Resume
Refreshments will be served There will be a raffle for an iphone at the end of the night
Sign Up in the Academic Programs Office, Meinel 403B
KLA-Tencor supports the semiconductor industry with advanced inspection and metrology process solutions. We use cutting-edge technology to identify defects so that everything from MP3 players and plasma HDTV's to navigation systems, PCs, MACs, iPhones and digital cameras work with precision. You almost certainly own a product with a chip our technology made faster, smaller and smarter. In fact, KLA-Tencor technology is used by every major semiconductor manufacturer in the world. And in every key market, we command more market share than any competitor. Companies such as IBM, Intel, Samsung, SONY, Motorola and AMD have relied on us to be fiercely competitive.
Please visit the KLA-Tencor Web site at www.kla-tencor.com/college
KLA Tencor is an OSC Industrial Affiliate at the Leadership Partners Level
Our Industrial Affiliates Program: A Little Background Info
The mission of OSC's Industrial Affiliates Program is to provide a venue for today's optics corporations and organizations to partner with us in our mission to educate the next generation of optical scientists and optical engineers.
For companies, some of the immediate benefits of Affiliate membership include strong ties to our College, an invitation to our bi-annual Workshop, and very exclusive employee recruitment assistance.
The membership dues paid by Affiliate companies are used to enhance the entire college and particularly the needs of our students. Membership fees from our Industrial Affiliates make a significant difference in the quality of the educational opportunities and financial assistance that we are able to offer our students.
Our Fall Workshop for Industrial Affiliates is scheduled for later this month: on Tuesday, October 27 and Wednesday, October 28 and we hope to see everyone there. Meanwhile, thank you Affiliates, for your interest in our students and for your support.
If you'd like to know more about our Industrial Affiliates program and its member companies, please visit http://www.optics.arizona.edu/Affiliates/default.htm
Happy Birthday and Best Wishes for a Wonderful Year
October 12Johnathan Brownlee (jbrownlee@optics.arizona.edu) Jai Smith (jais@email.arizona.edu)
Dominic Bourland (djb@email.arizona.edu)
October 14
Javier Del Hoyo (javierd@optics.arizona.edu) Ian Murray (ibmurray@gmail.com) |
Carroll Oquest (oquest@cox.net)
OSC Calendar
October 8
OSC Colloquium. 3:30 p.m. Meinel 307.
October 9
OSC Sports Friday. 5:30 p.m. Watch your e-mail for details.
October 11 - 15
OSA's Frontiers in Optics 2009/Laser Science XXV in San Jose, California
October 15
No OSC Colloquium. See you in San Jose
October 16
OSC Community Speakers. Noon. Meinel 410
October 16
WIO Brown Bag Lunch with Dr. Jennifer Turner-Valle
On Campus
October 8
AME Special Seminar. 9:30 a.m. AME S324. Dr. Gabor Csernak, Budapest University of Technology and Economics Department of Mechanical Engineering, will present Symmetric and Asymmetric Solutions of a Harmonically Excited Dry Friction Oscillator.
October 8
AME Seminar. 4:00 p.m. AME Lecture Hall, Room S212. AME PhD candidate Wolfgang Balzer will present Numerical Investigation of Laminar Boundary Layer Separation and Separation Control.
October 9
Physics Colloquium. PAS 224. At 2:15 p.m. a graduate student presentation is scheduled. At 3:00 p.m. Professor Timothy A. McKay, University of Michigan, will present Cluster Cosmology and the Dark Energy Survey.
October 12
BME Seminar. 2:00 p.m. Keating 103. Dr. Anthony Lewis, University of Arizona Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, will present Neurorobotics and Walking Machines.
October 23
Advance Research Institute for Biomedical Imaging Fall Workshop. 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Medical Research Building and Keating Building. To register, please go to www.aribi.arizona.edu
Junior Mechanical Engineer. ID# 29415. University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy. Open to College of Optical Sciences Alumni Only. Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy, located in Honolulu, Hawaii. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, and availability of funds. Minimum Monthly Salary: $3,837/Mon. Duties: Develops mechanical design of astronomical instrumentation mechanisms, including optomechanical systems, room temperature and cryogenic motion systems, and cryogenic vacuum systems.Primary qualifications -- education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related field. Experience: Two to four (2-4) years experience in mechanical engineering including some experience in complex mechanical instrumentation and systems design work. Abilities/Knowledge/Skills: Basic knowledge of methods and techniques for mechanical system analysis, synthesis, integration, and design. Knowledge of methods and techniques for mechanical system analysis, synthesis, integration, and design. Knowledge of Computer Aided Design (CAD); drafting, solid modeling. Proficiency with a 3D CAD package (both drafting and solid modeling). Secondary qualifications: Proficiency in Solidworks and/or Autodesk Inventor. Knowledge or experience with cryogenic vacuum systems. Work experience at an astronomical observatory or research facility. Basic knowledge of heat transfer and ability to perform thermal analysis. Knowledge of elementary optics and optomechanical principles. Ability to do Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Please send inquiries to Dr. Alan Tokunaga, 808-956-6691 (Oahu). Application requirements: The preferred method of applying for a job is through our on-line application process. Please go to www.rcuh.com , click on “Employment” and navigate to “Job Announcements/Apply for a Job.” However, if you do not have access to the Internet, you may apply by submitting resume; cover letter including Recruitment ID#, referral source, narrative of your qualifications for position and salary history; names, phone numbers and addresses of three supervisory references and copy of degree(s)/transcripts/certificate(s) to qualify for position by fax (808) 956-5022 or mail to Director of Human Resources, Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii, 2530 Dole Street, Sakamaki Hall D-100, Honolulu, HI 96822 before the closing date. If you have questions on the application process and/or need assistance, please call (808)956-3100 Closing date: October 30, 2009. EEO/AA Employer.
Drafter/Designer II. Oclaro. Temporary. Full time. Please send your resume to dottie.honnas@oclaro.com We are located at 3321 E. Global Loop Tucson, AZ 85706. Job Description/Specification. Position Number: Department: R&D 5001068. Reports to: Sr. Manager Engineering. Responsible for: Product Development. Summary of job function: Candidate will be an active participant within an R&D engineering group and will be expected to support the team with new product development, product release, as well as maintaining existing product manufacturing lines. Key responsibilities: Utilizing CAD software, candidate will be expected to efficiently create and modify detail drawings from existing models, or assemblies. Candidate will also be responsible for some light modeling of simple components and assemblies, as well as actively participating in design reviews. Job Challenges: Position will require supporting multiple parallel projects and will require the candidate to accurately estimate the time necessary to complete individual tasks. Qualifications: 2 year degree or equivalent in engineering sciences or a CAD certificate from a technical trade school. Knowlddge skills: Ideal candidate must be capable of creating accurate and complete detail drawings suitable for fabrication. Candidate must be experienced with and operate within ANSI drafting standards and practices including generating drawing layouts, accurate component tolerancing, calculating fits for mating components, and will require moderate knowledge of GD&T. Candidate will be asked to perform light modeling and assembly generation as well as checking existing drawings for accuracy. Position will require some level of document control support (generating new drawing numbers, processing ECO’s, generating BOM’s etc.) for existing engineering staff. Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of Solidworks (or equivalent) CAD detailing or design work ideally for product manufacturing. Personal requirements: Candidate should have strong communication skills and be ready to work in a diverse, cutting edge team environment. Requires efficient work on multiple tasks. Flexibility and willingness to learn are highly desirable. The opening is for day shift.
