Optics Valley Technical Series

What is the Optics Valley Technical Series?

The Optics Valley Technical Series is a monthly webinar series that discusses innovation, technologies and trends in the optics, photonics, and astronomy sectors.

When are they held?

The webinars are held the first Wednesday of the month from 8:00 am – 9:00 am MST / 14:00 – 15:00 UTC except in January, July, and August.

How do I get notified of upcoming events?

Sign up here to receive notices about upcoming Optics Valley webinars and events.

How do I become a presenter?

To inquire about presenting, contact info@opticsvalleyaz.org. Download this webinar infosheet for more.

UPCOMING: Stay Tuned…

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September 7, 2022, 8:00 AM MST, TBA

Sponsored by: TBA

ON-DEMAND: Watch Recordings of Prior Events

Attaining Quantum Limits of Super-Resolution Imaging with Applications to Astronomy and Microscopy, presented by Dr. Saikat Guha, Director of the NSF-ERC Center for Quantum Networks (CQN) and Professor at the University of Arizona, James C Wyant College of Optical Sciences.

Sponsored by The Center for Quantum Networks

High Density Single-Mode Laser Arrays for Quantum Systems, presented by Jari Ovaskainen, Business Development Director at Modulight.

Sponsored by Modulight

High-Power, Low SWaP Pump Diodes and Their Application in Fiber Amplifiers, presented by Jenna Bergevin, Senior Project Engineer at Leonardo Electronics US.

Sponsored by Leonardo Electronics

Micro-Optics for Laser Beam Shaping and Line Generation for Various Industries, presented by Dr. Martin Forrer, Senior Vice President of Business Development for FISBA.

Sponsored by FISBA

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The Future of Simulation in the Optics World presented by PADT co-owner, Eric Miller.

Sponsored by PADT

Detection of Localized Heating in High Power Laser Diode Stacks presented by the co-owners of TANDA Photonics, Trevor Crum and Adam Abdelatif.

Sponsored by TANDA Photonics

Development and Demonstration of Directed Energy Sources for Defense and Industrial Applications presented by Greg Quarles, PhD, CEO, Applied Energetics

Sponsored by Applied Energetics

Taking the Poetry (and the Twinkle) Out of Starlight with Adaptive Optics presented by Michael Hart, PhD, President, Hart Scientific

Sponsored by Hart Scientific

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Improving Sensor Performance with Advancements in Optical Bandpass Technology presented by Scott Rowlands, Product Line Manager for automotive products, Viavi Solutions

Sponsored by VIAVI Solutions

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Marine LIDAR Technologies and Applications presented by Andrew Griffis, PhD, CEO, The Sensor Group

Sponsored by The Sensor Group

Metrology as an Enabler to Challenging Optical Components and Systems presented by Shelby Ament, PhD, Optical Engineer, Arizona Optical Systems

Sponsored by Arizona Optical Systems

Demystifying Optical Coating Production presented by Craig Ament, Founder, Arizona Thin Films

Sponsored by Arizona Thin Films

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Manufacturing Custom Optical Components presented by Kate Medicus, PhD, CEO, Ruda-Cardinal

Sponsored by Ruda-Cardinal

Fast Axis Collimator Micro-optics for High-power Diode Lasers presented by Martin Forrer, Senior VP Business Development, FISBA.

Sponsored by FISBA

Commercialization of Scalable High Peak Power Diode Lasers presented by Lukas Gruber, PhD, Business Development Group, Leonardo Electronics

Sponsored by Leonardo

Shop Floor Surface Measurements to Increase Yields and Profits presented by Erik Novak, PhD, Director of Business Development, 4D Technology

Sponsored by 4D Technology, an Onto Innovation Business