Introduction to Aero-Effects and Shock-Wave-Induced Optical Aberrations

In this webinar hosted by the Laser Systems Technical Group, Matthew Kalensky will introduce aero-optics and the challenges these environments impose. The remainder of the webinar will focus on one specific aero-optical effect: shock waves. Here, the effects of shock waves on both the pupil plane phase as well as the image-plane irradiance pattern will be introduced.

What You Will Learn:
• Overview of aero-optical effects
• Introduction to the fluid mechanics of shock waves
• Effects of shock waves on a laser beam and Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensor measurements

Who Should Attend:
• Individuals interested in aero-optics
• Individuals interested in optical diagnostics for high-speed flows
• Individuals interested in wavefront sensing

About the Presenter: Matthew Kalensky from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division

Matthew received his PhD in aerospace engineering from the University of Notre Dame. While there, he was a member of the aero-optics group where he worked on many beam control-related problems. In addition to M&S and lab testing, Matthew was heavily involved in the Airborne Aero-Optics Laboratory. Matthew now works at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division in the Optics & Beam Control branch of the Integrated Engagement Systems department. Here, he continues research into many problems related to beam control, deep turbulence compensation, and aero-effects.