Dr. Laura Coyle successfully defended her dissertation, āPrecision alignment and calibration of optical systems using computer generated hologramsā, on August 8th, 2014. Ā Congratulations, and please see her other publications for more detail on her work.
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POLARBEAR detects curls in the universeās oldest light
Measurements of polarization of the cosmic microwave background. Credit: POLARBEAR
A recent publication in theĀ Astrophysical Journal reported that curl was detected in some of the oldest measurable light in the universe. Ā This was the result of measurements taken from an observatory in Chileās Atacama desert. Ā See sourceĀ for more information.
Large bandwidth from a tiny device
Microresonator-based optical frequency comb generators convert a continuous-wave laser into an octave-spanning spectrum covering a wavelength range of 1ā2Ī¼m.
High-speed camera for university research
Specialised Imaging
Advances in adaptive imaging
Active optical devices, such as spatial light modulators, variable focal length lenses, and deformable mirrors, are providing new capabilities in imaging systems for defense and security applications.
John Pendry video: the birth and promise of metamaterials
The pioneer of the metamaterials field talks about its potential across the electromagnetic spectrum and beyond.
Telescopes, stars, and cells: adaptive optics microscopy
A technology derived from astronomy holds promise for imaging live deep tissue at the resolution of single cells.
Optical multiplexer lightswitch
CRAIC Technologies
Ultra high precision etalons
Optical Surfaces Ltd
Artificial intelligence optimizes ambient vibration energy harvesting
Mechanical-electronics systems designed to convert ambient vibrations into electrical energy could, once optimized, power portable electronic devices.