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ECE Graduate Seminar Lecture
Science / Technology - Lecture/Discussion - WPI Only
Thursday, December 3, 2009
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Atwater Kent Laboratories
AK 108
Title:
Systems Engineering in Adaptive Optics
Speaker:
Carl Witthoft
Adaptive Optics Associates
Abstract:
This seminar will present an overview of wavefront sensors and adaptive optics systems. A variety of wavefront sensor techniques will be reviewed, along with a history of the development of A-O systems. In particular, the interplay between algorithm development and advancements in optical sensor technology, digital processors, etc. will be discussed. Particular attention will be paid to the 'tricks of the trade' of a Systems Engineer as part of a project development team.
Speaker Bio:
Carl Witthoft earned a B.A. in Physics and Mathematics from Colby College, and an M.S. in Physics from Brown University. He started his career at RCA Automated Systems, working on laser rangefinders and designators, undersea acoustical sensor systems, and other projects. For the last 25 years, he has worked at Adaptive Optics Associates on systems ranging from wavefront sensors to laser scanning systems to integrated optical signal processing systems.
Host: Professor John McNeill
Suggested Audiences:
College
E-mail:
ecesec@ece.wpi.edu
Last Modified: November 20, 2009 at 8:26 AM
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ECE Graduate Seminar Lecture
Science / Technology - Lecture/Discussion - WPI Only
Thursday, December 3, 2009
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Atwater Kent Laboratories
AK 108
Title:
Systems Engineering in Adaptive Optics
Speaker:
Carl Witthoft
Adaptive Optics Associates
Abstract:
This seminar will present an overview of wavefront sensors and adaptive optics systems. A variety of wavefront sensor techniques will be reviewed, along with a history of the development of A-O systems. In particular, the interplay between algorithm development and advancements in optical sensor technology, digital processors, etc. will be discussed. Particular attention will be paid to the 'tricks of the trade' of a Systems Engineer as part of a project development team.
Speaker Bio:
Carl Witthoft earned a B.A. in Physics and Mathematics from Colby College, and an M.S. in Physics from Brown University. He started his career at RCA Automated Systems, working on laser rangefinders and designators, undersea acoustical sensor systems, and other projects. For the last 25 years, he has worked at Adaptive Optics Associates on systems ranging from wavefront sensors to laser scanning systems to integrated optical signal processing systems.
Host: Professor John McNeill
Suggested Audiences: College
E-mail: ecesec@ece.wpi.edu
Last Modified: November 20, 2009 at 8:26 AM
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