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Pearl John on Utilizing Holography for Art and Outreach 1:13:04

6d ago1:13:04

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Dr. Pearl John sat down to discuss her work in art, holography, and optics outreach. Pearl discusses her artwork, which touches upon both the very human side of time, memories, and relationships, as well as pieces that help to promote and explain complex science topics. Throughout her work, a common feature is the use of art, and holograms, to conv…

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Wayne Geerling on Using Pop Culture and Chat GPT In Teaching Economics 1:07:12

29d ago1:07:12

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Wayne Geerling discusses his research and work in utilizing pop culture to engage students in introductory Economics courses. Pop culture, from Squid Game to Taylor Swift, can tell us quite a lot about various core economics concepts, and Dr. Geerling has leveraged the accessiblity and appeal of pop culture to engage early students, providing them …

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Bill Green on Looking Up, Street Astronomy, and Light Pollution 53:21

2M ago53:21

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NOTE: If you or someone you know has achromatic doublets they would donate to Bill for his street astronomy, reach out! Bill is looking for doublets and his contact info can be found at philly moon men, or you can comment below.This time we are joined by Bill Green, who was a founder of Philly Moon Men. Bill brought street astronomy to Philadelphia…

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Donn Silberman on a Career in Optics, Education, and Outreach 1:19:42

3M ago1:19:42

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This week I spoke with Donn Silberman, who first entered optics in 1976 as a high school student, getting involved in astronomy. Donn shared his insights from his career in optics, in not only engineering but also sales and management. Additionally, he discussed founding the Optics Institute of Southern California and his outreach work. We talked a…

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Dr. Eva Acosta on Visual Optics, Wavefront Coding, and Imaging through Cataracts 1:10:10

4M ago1:10:10

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Dr. Eva Acosta sat down to share her research in the area of visual optics. She discussed how she entered the field of optics and specific visual optics, her work on wavefront coding, cataract imaging, and intraocular lenses. It was a pleasure to speak with Dr. Acosta and her work is not only incredibly interesting, but stands in that unique realm …

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Heejoo Choi on Innovative Optical Designs 56:01

1+ y ago56:01

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In this episode, I sat down with Heejoo Choi. Heejoo recently won the Kevin P. Thompson Optical Design Innovator Award He won the award for an innovative UV cross-dispersion space telescope and engineering of a laser-truss LBT metrology system. He is currently an assistant research professor at the James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences and an …

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David Shafer on His Philosophy of Optical Design 59:40

1+ y ago59:40

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In this episode, I sat down with David Shafer. David has been creating incredible and cutting edge lens designs for decades; my first introduction to his work were his free slides he posted which looked like magic to me at the time. David discusses how he got into optics, his background in philosophy and how that guided his approach to optical desi…

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Graves on Creating a Science Startup 1:07:24

2y ago1:07:24

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In this episode, we do something a bit new, in that I am the person being interviewed by previous guest Kris Ford. I talk about my own perspectives on being a co-founder of ELE Optics, the general experience , fun, and stress of a startup. I do want to give warning this episode is lighter on technical aspects or science and instead focuses on our e…

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Bob Parks on the Point Source Microscope, Alignment, and Optics 1:13:32

2y ago1:13:32

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In this episode, Bob Parks discusses his background in optics. For those who are not aware, Bob has been a key figure in the world of optics, being a force to establish using an auto-stigmatic microscope for all sorts of alignment and assembly of optical systems (and that is only a small portion of his contributions). Bob explains how he entered op…

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Craig Ament on Thin Films, Entrepreneurship, and Founding Arizona Thin Films 1:09:24

2y ago1:09:24

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In this episode, Craig Ament discusses thin films and their near universal application in the optics industry. He comments on how he started his company, Arizona Thin Films, key considerations in incorporating films into a design, and what unique features his company provides. Craig also discusses some of the key lessons learned with regards to fou…

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David Aikens and Eric Herman on Modern Optical Drawings: The ISO10110 Companion 1:06:21

2y ago1:06:21

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I sat down with Dave Aikens and Eric Herman to discuss their recent book “Modern Optical Drawings: The ISO10110 Companion”, which they co-authored along with Richie Youngworth. I cannot recommend this book highly enough for those who need to get an optic made. It concisely serves as a companion reference book for when you need to know how to define…

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Dr. Shelby D V Ament on Computer Generated Holograms, Metrology, and Art 1:02:53

2y ago1:02:53

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This week I spoke with Dr. Shelby D V Ament, who is currently a senior optical scientist at Arizona Optical Metrology. Shelby discusses how she decided to enter optics, why art was an essential aspect of arriving into the field, and her dissertation work pairing holograms and solar energy. She also discusses her passion for optics outreach and teac…

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Erin McDermott on creating Odd Engineer, overcoming obstacles, and determination 1:23:26

3y ago1:23:26

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This week we spoke with Erin McDermott, who has most recently created Odd Engineer, a service for companies to find experts in a field who they can quickly speak to for expert advice. Erin discusses how she got into optics, the many obstacles she faced along her career, and the stunning determination she has cultivated and maintained to get to wher…

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Henry Quach on how COVID has affected graduate research. 1:01:21

3y ago1:01:21

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In this episode, Henry Quach, who is in his third year of the Wyant College of Optics graduate program, discusses how his research has been affected by COVID-19. This is a fascinating topic as we discuss how this period of graduate school is already typically one of the more challenging yet formative phases of a graduate program, and Henry explores…

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Julius Muschaweck on Illumination and Education 1:28:37

3+ y ago1:28:37

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Our guest this week is Julius Muschaweck, who has an extensive and impressive background in illumination. He discusses his prior work in the field, the importance of LEDs, and his current work on fostering education on this overlooked area of physics and creating an active illumination community. I greatly enjoyed this conversation, Julius is clear…

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Dr. Araceli Venegas-Gomez on Qureca, Quantum Optics, and the future of quantum industry 57:49

3+ y ago57:49

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This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Araceli Venegas-Gomez. Araceli received her doctorate in Quantum Optics from the University of Strathclyde, and is the founder and CEO of Qureca, a company leading the way on creating and strengthening bridges between companies and the workforce in Quantum. We spoke in depth about how Araceli entere…

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Dr. Patrick Hagar on Material Chemistry, Films, Adhesives, and Finding Success and Innovation in Industry 1:15:58

4y ago1:15:58

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We were extremely fortunate to have Dr. Pat Hagar sit down with us for this episode. Pat received his doctorate in polymer material science, which provided him with a strong science background for his 30 year career at the 3M Corporation. Pat discusses some of the applications of films and adhesives that he worked on during his time at 3M, what dri…

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Dr Kris Ford on Plasma Physics, Analytical Chemistry, and Life After Graduate School 1:31:03

4y ago1:31:03

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This week Dr. Kris Ford sat down to talk about his dissertation topic on plasma physics, and his life after graduate school. Dr. Ford received his PhD in nuclear physics studying plasma diagnostic methods. After graduating, he has gone on to lead an analytical chemistry lab studying and classifying cannabis products. Dr. Ford shares interesting ins…

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Dr Heejoo Choi On Large Astronomical Optics 54:13

4+ y ago54:13

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This month Dr. Heejoo Choi sat down to discus active and adaptive optics measures utilized in a range of astronomical telescopes. Specifically, Dr. Choi’s work brings him into frequent contact with a unique subset of astronomical optics known as ‘extremely large telescopes’, which are designated as having a clear aperture larger than 10 meters. Dr.…

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Henry Quach On 3D Printing 1:05:09

4+ y ago1:05:09

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Henry Quach is in the graduate program for optical sciences, where he is pursuing his PhD. Henry has been an avid learner and fabricator in the 3D printing realm, both as a hobby and for research projects. He walks us through some of the cutting edge 3D printing technologies that have emerged, and explores what this means for rapid prototyping both…

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David Vega on Falloposcope Design and Biomedical Optics 58:59

4+ y ago58:59

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This week we sat down with optical scientist David Vega, who performs optical design in Dr. Jennifer Barton’s tissue optics lab at the University of Arizona. David discusses how he found his way into the optical design field, and specifically biomedical optics. From there, we discuss the challenges that endoscopy imposes on optical design, and the …

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Dr. Hannah Grant on Opportunities and Challenges in Silicon Photonics 1:02:07

4+ y ago1:02:07

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This week we spoke with Dr. Hannah Grant, who completed her PhD at UCSD with a focus on photonics on silicon. We last spoke with Hannah about her prior research on optical switches. Today, Dr. Grant walks us through her dissertation, titled “Opportunities and Challenges in Silicon Photonics Systems”. In addition, Dr. Grant shares her outlook on the…

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Lisa Li on Vision, Computer Science, and Culture 48:04

4+ y ago48:04

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This week we spoke with Lisa Li, who is a Ph.D. student at the College of Optics as University of Arizona. She completed her MSc at Newcastle University, where her thesis, title ‘Colour constancy modelling with a biologically-inspired neural network structure’ was jointly done between the Computer Science and Neuroscience departments, under adviser…

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Dr. Maham Aftab on Modal Integration 50:47

4+ y ago50:47

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In this weeks episode we sit down with Maham Aftab, who has an extensive background in the sciences as well as activism for a variety of causes. We discuss her most recent publication, in which she used Chebyshev gradient polynomials as a basis set for modal integration. She discusses the recursive nature of the polynomial set which allowed for her…

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Round Table 2: What is your reason for doing? 1:10:39

4+ y ago1:10:39

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In this round table we discuss the idea of equity and meaning behind a degree, specifically a higher education degree in optics (which I will come back to). The central question is whether or not there is a problem with the amount of work, or quality of work, behind the same degree between two people. It is assumed that this is an actual occurrence…

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Nirantha Balagopal on Industry, Optics, and Math 1:04:52

4+ y ago1:04:52

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This week we sat down with Nirantha Balagopal to discuss her current work in industry at Edmund Optics. She also talked about her prior masters work at the University of Arizona as well as her studies in math and its ongoing application towards everyday life. For all of our optical engineers out there this is a really great episode, as Balagopal pr…

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Discuss, don't Lecture-Optics Roundtable No. 1 1:10:39

4+ y ago1:10:39

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This is the first optics roundtable conversation. The roundttable format is a new thing we are trying out, in which a group of scientists will gather over beers to discuss some interesting current topic in science. In this week’s episode Edward LaVilla and Neil Momson joined the conversation to discuss two interesting topics. First, what is the bes…

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Dr. Edward LaVilla on Visual Optics, Inspiration, and the Spirit of Learning 59:37

4+ y ago59:37

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In this episode we sit down with the extremely dynamic Edward LaVilla, who is working on obtaining his doctorate in optical engineering. His work focuses on visual optics, although he has done research in a variety of other sub-fields inside of optics. Further, he brings the unique perspective of an entrepreneur, participating in the McGuire Entrep…

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Dr. Shuang Wu on Biostatistics 1:08:07

4+ y ago1:08:07

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This week we spoke with Dr. Shuang Wu, who received his doctorate in research relating to embryonic stem cell work. He decided to slightly alter his research focus and began working on bio-statistics. Dr. Shuang Wu shares his insights on what bio-statistics means for the average person, the nuances in statistical work with applications in biologica…

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Spencer on Podiatry 1:02:33

4+ y ago1:02:33

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Daniel Spencer is a medical student who will be receiving his doctorate in podiatric medicine in May. This is an often overlooked field of medicine, which focuses on the foot, ankle, and lower leg area. Daniel sheds light on the field, current important topics in podiatry, as well as general insight and advice regarding medical school.Episode Resou…

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Dr. Abdullah Zafar on plasma diagnostics for nuclear fusion 1:05:15

4+ y ago1:05:15

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This week we spoke with Abdullah Zafar, whose work focuses on diagnostics of plasma. Zafar discusses how optical spectroscopy can be used to study plasma effects and dynamics, which leads to a more robust understanding of plasma. There is some very interesting and cutting edge engineering at play in Zafar’s work, allowing him to attain extremely hi…

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Dr. Kris Ford on Plasma Research and Nuclear Engineering 1:13:51

4+ y ago1:13:51

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Dr. Kris Ford sat down to discuss plasma research, higher education, and motivation. At the time of this interview, Dr. Ford was a Ph.D. candidate in nuclear engineering, specifically plasma research. He discusses the intricacies of his current work, including the ultra high precision fabrication capabilities and the statistical uncertainties relat…

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Dr. John Koshel on Illumination, the Century of Light, and Academics 57:03

4+ y ago57:03

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Dr. John Koshel, the Associate Dean as the College of Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona sat down to discuss illumination, the Century of Light, and academics. Dr. Koshel has a long background in optical sciences, ranging from laser based research in graduate school at Rochester to illumination engineering in industry, and most recently …

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Oliver Spires on Optical Fabrication 1:05:13

4+ y ago1:05:13

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This week Oliver Spires sat down to discuss optical fabrication. This is a topic often taken for-granted by optical scientists, as optical fabrication is the conversion of a theoretical component to a real and usable piece. Oliver discusses techniques and methodologies such as diamond turning and mold pressed optics. Additionally, some of the diffi…

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Dr. Cooper-Sood on using Ketamine for Pain Management in Sickle Cell Anemia Patients 1:11:27

4+ y ago1:11:27

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Dr. Johnathan Cooper-Sood sits down to discuss his research on novel pain management methods in patients who suffer from sickle cell anemia. These patients suffer extreme, chronic life long pain. Dr. Cooper-Sood discusses the current pain management protocol, which traditionally relies heavily on large opiate dosages, and how ketamine may provide a…

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Dr. Chris Summitt on Optic Chip Interconnects 1:25:40

4+ y ago1:25:40

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Dr. Chris Summitt talks about a new fabrication process of a polymer out-of-plane optical coupler by gray-scale lithography. Dr. Summitt discusses the motivation for optical chip interconnects, the limitations on fabrication methods, and his novel technique and results. Additionally, he comments on the fit of graduate school for students, as well a…

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Hannah Grant on Characterizing Silicon Photonic Switches 56:16

4+ y ago56:16

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Hannah Grant discusses her work which focuses on Silicon Photonics. Most recently she has developed and demonstrated a heuristic characterization of Si-Photonic switches. While Si-Photonics is impressive technology, a characterization method has been lacking. Hannah covers her recent work, the scope and uses of Si-Photonics, and the need for a char…

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Neil Momsen on SPECT Imaging 1:12:45

4+ y ago1:12:45

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Neil Momsen, a graduate student whose research focuses on biomedical imaging applications, explains the working concept for a SPECT imaging system. There is discussion covering the system components, theory, noise, and statics. Neil sheds some light on a device we take for granted in medical procedures but which is extremely complex both in the har…

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Dr. Christine Bradley on Spectropolarimetric Observations 1:02:58

4+ y ago1:02:58

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Dr. Christine Bradley discusses her doctoral work on spectropolarimetric imaging, which was used to map the polarimetric BRDF of various Earth based zones. An alternative way to thinking about this is a mapping of the reflectance of various common zones on Earth. Dr. Bradley discusses some of the challenges she faced in her work and and outcome of …

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Dr. Chase Salsbury on the Unspoken Challenges of Graduate School 1:05:18

4+ y ago1:05:18

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This week we sit down with Chase Salsbury and have a candid conversation about some of the common challenges graduate students face, particularly ones that are not often spoken of outside of grad students. This is a topic that we think is extremely important to talk about and we hope you enjoy the podcast. As always if you have comments or feedback…

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Dae Wook Kim on Large Optics 47:25

7y ago47:25

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Dr. Dae Wook Kim is the head of the LOFT group at the College of Optics at the University of Arizona. While his original background was in astronom, he came to the University of Arizona and completed his PhD in optical sciences. His dissertation covered computer controlled surface figuring for fabrication of complex large extremely large optics. Fr…

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Graves on Infrared Deflectometry 43:53

7y ago43:53

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This week we discuss infrared deflectometry and its applications towards large optics fabrication. By utilizing a long wavlength, surfaces that are not reflective in the visible are able to be tested using deflectometry. Some of the challenges that went into the IR deflectometry system, including source design, geometry considerations, and source e…

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The Large Optics and Fabrication Group 22:00

7y ago22:00

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This week we introduce the first series for The Spotlight Report, which will be the LOFT Group. The LOFT Group (large optics and fabrication technology) focuses on metrology research, such as CGH’s and deflectometry, as well as fabrication breakthroughs, including polishing methods, materials, and control. Tune in to see what the LOFT Group is all …

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Trumper on Instantaneous Phase Shifting Deflectometry 57:26

7y ago57:26

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We sit down this week with Isaac Trumper to discuss his new work on an instantaneous phase shifting deflectometry system he developed and deployed on an iPhone. His work allows for dynamic metrology of optical surfaces in an extremely low cost form. Background:Deflectometry is a specific method used to optically measure a surface shape. The concept…

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