Paper 13383-5
Paper 13383-5
Adaptive optics using Texas Instruments phase light modulator
29 January 2025 • 9:20 AM - 9:40 AM PST | Moscone South, Room 206 (Level 2)
Abstract
Adaptive optics (AO) systems are widely used in astronomy, microscopy, and vision science for correcting optical aberrations. However, for highly dynamic and turbulent applications, such as terrestrial Free Space Optical Communications (FSOC), existing wavefront correction devices have fundamental tradeoffs in speed and resolution which limit their performance. In this paper, we demonstrate the first steps towards a fast and high-resolution AO system using a 0.67-inch Texas Instruments Phase Light Modulator (TI-PLM), capable of kHz speeds across over one million actuatable segments.
Presenter
The Univ. of Arizona (United States)
Jeff Chen is a PhD student at the University of Arizona studying Optical Sciences where he is a member of the Takashima Advanced Lidar and Display Lab. He received a BA in Biomedical Engineering from Harvard University and worked in the optics industry for 6 years prior to pursuing his graduate studies.