Imaging Optical Design (FD)
Fabrication, Design and Instrumentation
Imaging Optical Design
This group encompasses the design and characterization of traditional optical systems utilizing lens design, geometric ray-tracing and physical optics modeling. The evolution and development of design codes and software to assist in designing components and systems are included.
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Imaging Optical Design (FD)
This group encompasses the design and characterization of traditional optical systems utilizing lens design, geometric ray-tracing and physical optics modeling. The evolution and development of design codes and software to assist in designing components and systems are included here. Typical applications include astronomical telescopes, microscopes, cameras, stray light and adaptive optics.
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| Name | Affiliation | Title |
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| Nicholas S Kochan | Physical Sciences Inc. | Chair |
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