Kashmira Nakhoda on The Journey from Large Optics Metrology to X-Ray Synchrotron Application Design and Metrology
Dr. Kashmira Nakhoda sat down to discuss her journey through optics. Kashmira shared her early work on metrology and scattering modeling of the DKIST 4.2 m primary mirror and how she progressed to X-R...
2 Okt 20241h 27min
Travis Sawyer on Early Cancer Detection with Multimodal Optical Imaging
Dr. Travis Sawyer, Professor of Optical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Health Sciences, and Medicine, was kind enough to speak with me about how multimodal opti...
6 Sep 20241h 8min
Hyemin Yoo on the Sine Condition Test, Deflectometry, and Optical Alignment
I spoke with Hyemin Yoo, who recently completed her dissertation on a combined Sine Condition/Deflectometry test method for optical alignment. Hyemin discusses the methodology in detail, starting with...
1 Aug 20241h 39min
Eric Goodwin on Interferometry, Optics, and Metrology
Eric Goodwin wrote the Field Guide to Interferometric Testing, and now is the Director of Optical Sciences at Nikon Research Corporation of America. In his work, he has undoubtedly worked on cutting e...
12 Juli 202451min
Joel Berkson on Fringe Metrology and Starting an Optical Metrology Company
Joel Berkson sat down to discuss forming his optical metrology company, Fringe Metrology. Joel discusses the ups and downs of creating a startup, why more people should try it, and how to evaluate a p...
20 Maj 20241h 20min
Pearl John on Utilizing Holography for Art and Outreach
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 w...
24 Apr 20241h 13min
Wayne Geerling on Using Pop Culture and Chat GPT In Teaching Economics
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 abou...
1 Apr 20241h 7min
Bill Green on Looking Up, Street Astronomy, and Light Pollution
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 me...
28 Feb 202453min
