As part of our virtual BiOS and Photonics West 2021 activities, we are excited to offer a What’s New Webinar Series with live Q&A highlighting some of Thorlabs’ new releases. Please see the schedule and registration links below.
OCT at Thorlabs: Technology, Applications, and Services
11:30 AM EST, 8:30 AM PST (1 Hour)
In this webinar, Dr. Michael Leitner will highlight the recently released Atria™ swept-source Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) systems, which operate at a center wavelength of 1060 nm. Dr. Leitner will also review basic OCT theory, main components, and system parameters and primary applications for Thorlabs’ full lineup of swept-source OCT and spectral-domain OCT systems.
Presented by Dr. Michael Leitner, Product and Sales Manager, Thorlabs OCT Sales & Applications Team
Dr. Leitner studied physics at the University of Graz, Austria. He began working with OCT systems in 2006 while pursuing his Ph.D. at the Universities of Porto, Portugal and Kent, United Kingdom. From 2010 to 2013, Dr. Leitner headed the OCT group at the Research Center for Non-Destructive Testing in Linz, Austria before joining Thorlabs in 2013. Today he is the Product Manager and Sales Manager for OCT at Thorlabs.
Introducing the Cooled Kiralux® 5.0 MP CMOS Scientific Camera
1:00 PM EST, 10:00 AM PST (30 Minutes)
Join us as Thorlabs Scientific Imaging presents the latest addition to their line of fanless, hermetically sealed cooled cameras. The CC505MU 5 MP camera offers an impressive 72% peak quantum efficiency with <2.5 e- read noise and is designed with a thermoelectrically cooled chamber inside a large external heat sink to actively cool the sensor and reduce dark shot noise.
Presented by Jason Mills, General Manager, Thorlabs Scientific Imaging
Jason Mills is the General Manager of Thorlabs Scientific Imaging in Austin, Texas. He holds an MBA and has been with Thorlabs for over 20 years, holding various roles within the organization. Some of his previous positions include General Manager of the Motion Control and Vibration Isolation Division in Ely, UK, Fiber Business Unit Leader, Web Development Manager, Motion Control Business Unit Leader, and Mechanical Design Engineer.
Lab Infrastructure Capabilities: Building an Ideal Lab Space
10:30 AM EST, 7:30 AM PST (30 Minutes)
Thorlabs’ solutions for creating an ideal lab space continue to expand. Join us to learn about our laminar flow enclosures with high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters and components for building a wall-, ceiling-, or floor-mounted laser curtain system that can partition your lab and safely isolate an optical setup.
Presented by Joel White, Tables Customer Support Engineer
Joel White is a customer support engineer focusing on optical tables. Located at Thorlabs Ltd. in Ely, UK, Joel has supported Thorlabs products for more than three years, and received his B.Sc. in Physics from the University of Bristol.
Large Field of View Raman Spectroscopy Using Large Coded Apertures
11:30 AM EST, 8:30 AM PST (30 Minutes)
In this webinar, we present a new Raman spectroscopy kit that uses an aperture with a patterned mask. Its novel design allows for Raman measurements with a very large 2 mm² field of view while maintaining good sensitivity and spectral resolution.
Presented by Dr. Sönke Oswald, Technical Support Engineer
Sönke Oswald studied physical chemistry at the University of Göttingen in Germany and focused during his Ph.D. on vibrational and rotational spectroscopy methods for gaining further insight into the electronic structures of weak hydrogen bonds. He joined Thorlabs in 2020 as a technical support engineer, with a focus on spectroscopy.
Multivariate Optical Elements (MOE) for Real-Time Chemical Sensing
1:00 PM EST, 10:00 AM PST (30 Minutes)
This webinar will provide a brief overview of how Thorlabs’ Multivariate Optical Element (MOE) technology may be used for chemical sensing applications versus optical spectroscopy. Adam Fisher will demonstrate several system design variations, as well as a benchtop system. He will conclude with some exciting updates regarding Thorlabs’ MOE technology in 2021.
Presented by Adam Fisher, Team Lead, Thorlabs Spectral Works
James “Adam” Fisher earned a B.S. in Physics from the University of South Carolina (USC) and is currently pursuing an MBA with a focus on Innovation. In 2015, Mr. Fisher joined MagAssemble, a start-up company spun out of research conducted at USC’s Department of Physics and Astronomy. This technology was ultimately acquired by Cirtemo, a developer of Multivariate Optical Computing/Element (MOC/MOE) technology. Cirtemo was acquired by Thorlabs in May of 2019, becoming Thorlabs Spectral Works (TSW). Located in Columbia, SC, Adam is currently the Team Lead at TSW, where he is leading engineering efforts to develop the next generation of MOE systems.
EXULUS® Spatial Light Modulators: Principles and Applications
7:00 PM EST, 4:00 PM PST (30 Minutes)
In this webinar, Dr. Yat Hei Lo will introduce liquid-crystal-based spatial light modulators (SLM). This discussion will include basic SLM principles, structures, and applications, as well as theories behind their operation. He will also describe Thorlabs’ EXULUS® SLM product series.
Presented by Yat Hei Lo, Liquid Crystal Manager
Dr. Yat Hei Lo is the leader of the liquid crystal (LC) product development group at Thorlabs in Shanghai, China. The LC group designs and develops a wide variety of polarization optics and devices, from simple variable retarders and optical shutters to tunable filters, laser stabilizers, polarization imaging devices, and spatial light modulators. Dr. Lo received his Ph.D. from the University of Auckland, New Zealand in 2009, and worked as a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Hong Kong during 2009 to 2013. His background includes Polarization Optics, Interferometry, Spectroscopy, Imaging, and Modeling.
New to Motion Control: Compact and Vertical Stages
10:30 AM EST, 7:30 AM PST (30 Minutes)
Thorlabs’ diverse family of motion control products for alignment applications includes manual and motorized stages with one or more axes, as well as controllers and OEM components. In this presentation, we highlight our upcoming products and our versatile Kinesis® control software.
Presented by Jack Cater, Technical Support Engineer
Jack Cater, M.Sc. in Physics, has supported Thorlabs’ extensive portfolio from Thorlabs Ltd. in Ely, UK, for nearly 2 years.
Exceptional Resolution with the Redstone™ Spectrometer
11:30 AM EST, 8:30 AM PST (30 Minutes)
This webinar will highlight Thorlabs’ three spectrometer families, including the brand-new Redstone™ Optical Spectrum Analyzer. The Redstone spectrometer can achieve resolution down to 2.0 GHz over the 1 µm to 5 µm range, a distinct improvement over previous models.
Presented by Dr. Carl Borgentun, Research and Development, Thorlabs Optical Spectrum Analyzers
Dr. Borgentun is part of the development team behind Thorlabs’ optical spectrum analyzers. He received his Ph.D. from Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg in 2012, where he designed and built widely tunable semiconductor disk lasers. After a few years of developing custom lasers for space applications at Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA, he moved back to Sweden and joined the spectroscopy team at Thorlabs. Dr. Borgentun has published several peer-reviewed articles and has received numerous awards, including the JPL Outstanding Postdoctoral Research Award and a NASA Group Achievement Award.
ORIC® Piezo Inertia Drive Stages: Travel from Nano to Infinity
7:00 PM EST, 4:00 PM PST (30 Minutes)
In this webinar, Dr. Renlong Gao will discuss the mechanism behind piezoelectric inertia drive motors and how that mechanism is used in Thorlabs’ ORIC® stage series to extend motion from nanometer scales to infinite travel. In this discussion, he will also introduce the current ORIC stages, and will share information about new stages and features currently under development.
Presented by Renlong Gao, Piezo Manager
Dr. Renlong Gao is the manager of the R&D and Manufacturing Department for Thorlabs’ Piezo Business Unit in Shanghai, China. He received his Ph.D. from Tsinghua University in 2015 for his doctoral thesis focused on lead-free piezoelectric ceramic materials and multilayer devices. He and his group have designed and produced over 100 kinds of piezo actuator components and piezo motion control devices for Thorlabs’ portfolio.
Introducing the Quantum Cryptography Teaching Kit
11:00 AM EST, 8:00 AM PST (1 Hour)
With quantum technology entering a new phase in quantum computing, sensing, and communication, the topic of quantum optics in general, and quantum cryptography in particular, is of high interest in the teaching community. In our educational kit, we allow students to experience every major step of the BB84 quantum cryptography protocol.
Presented by Jens Küchenmeister, Leader, Thorlabs Educational Products
Dr. Jens Küchenmeister is the leader of Thorlabs‘ Educational Products business unit. He received his Ph.D. from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany where his doctoral thesis focused on the numerical solution of Maxwell’s equations in nanostructured systems. His high motivation for teaching physics, demonstrated by numerous voluntary teaching assignments, led him to Thorlabs, where he has been growing the educational business unit since 2013.
Galvanometer Laser Scanning Solutions: Design and Applications
1:00 PM EST, 10:00 AM PST (30 Minutes)
Thorlabs has recently expanded its offering of galvanometer scanning systems. In this presentation, we will discuss the characteristics of our single- and dual-axis configurations. We will also highlight our novel three-axis galvanometers, which utilize post-objective scanning for dynamic focusing. The webinar will then describe popular laser scanning applications, including laser processing and imaging, and illustrate the benefits of Thorlabs’ portfolio and OEM capabilities.
Presented by Brian Candiloro, Director of Engineering, Thorlabs Measurement Systems
Brian Candiloro received his master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1994. He has engineered embedded and control systems across many fields and applications, including defense, aerospace, automotive, energy utilities, and life sciences. He is a contributing inventor on nine patents. After more than 15 years developing galvanometers and related technologies, Brian has joined Thorlabs as the Director of Engineering at Thorlabs Measurement Systems.
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Up Next! OCT Technologies: Swept Source vs. Spectral Domain
In this webinar, Drs. Dierck Hillmann and Sebastian Schäfer of the Thorlabs Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Applications Team will review the theory behind Swept Source and Spectral Domain OCT technology. They will highlight the technical differences and present several application examples that show the pros and cons of each technology.
Presented by Dr. Dierck Hillmann, Senior Development Engineer, and Dr. Sebastian Schäfer, Project Manager, Thorlabs OCT Applications Team
Dr. Dierck Hillmann studied Physics at the University of Kaiserslautern and the University of Bonn. In 2008, he joined Thorlabs' OCT development team. While working for Thorlabs, he obtained his doctorate from the University of Lübeck and is now working for both Thorlabs and the university. His role includes software engineering, lecturing, and joint research with Gereon Hüttmann's group.
Dr. Sebastian Schäfer studied Chemistry at the University of Siegen and graduated with a Master’s degree in 2008. After he obtained his doctorate in Physical Chemistry from the University of Hamburg in 2012, he was a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Rochester for two years. He joined Thorlabs in 2015 where he currently leads a group of application engineers and supports Thorlabs’ OCT customers with pre- and post-sales needs.
Coming Soon! Power and Energy Meters: Technology and Selection Criteria
In the first installment of our light characterization series, Manfred Gonnert will review the components of power and energy meters, characteristics of common sensors and consoles, and important specifications for choosing the right power meter for your application.
Presented by Manfred Gonnert, Team Leader, Light Detection and Analysis
Manfred joined Thorlabs in 1991 after graduating as an electronics engineer from the University of Applied Sciences in Munich, Germany. He began as a production engineer, expanding the production of laser instrumentation. In 2002, his role evolved to include the exploration of power and energy meters as well as other sensor products. In 2018, Manfred began leading the Thorlabs Light Detection and Analysis Technology Department where he continues to grow and enhance the LDA product line.
Coming Soon! Photodetectors: Technology and Selection Criteria
The second webinar in our light characterization series will include a review of different photodiode materials and types, how to operate them, and methods for processing their output signals.
Presented by Manfred Gonnert, Team Leader, Light Detection and Analysis
Manfred joined Thorlabs in 1991 after graduating as an electronics engineer from the University of Applied Sciences in Munich, Germany. He began as a production engineer, expanding the production of laser instrumentation. In 2002, his role evolved to include the exploration of power and energy meters as well as other sensor products. In 2018, Manfred began leading the Thorlabs Light Detection and Analysis Technology Department where he continues to grow and enhance the LDA product line.
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Optical Coherence Elastography: Imaging Stiffness on the Micro-Scale
In this webinar, Dr. Brendan Kennedy reviews emerging Optical Coherence Elastography (OCE) techniques and, in particular, describes his research group’s efforts to apply OCE to tumor margin assessment in breast cancer; the development of handheld OCE probes for in vivo imaging; and the use of optical coherence microscopy-based elastography for imaging cell mechanics.
Presented by Dr. Brendan Kennedy, Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia
Dr. Brendan Kennedy is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering at the University of Western Australia, Head of BRITElab at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, and Chief Scientific Officer at OncoRes Medical. He received his Ph.D. from Dublin City University in 2006. His doctoral thesis focused on nonlinear polarization rotation in semiconductor optical amplifiers. His current research focuses on the development of optical coherence tomography and optical elastography and their application in a range of fields, particularly in oncology and tissue engineering. He has published >80 peer-reviewed journal papers and has won a number of awards including a West Australian 40under40 Award in 2019.
How to Build a Microscope: Transmitted Light
This webinar describes the different configurations and optical paths in a widefield system. It features a review of Kohler Illumination and the practical application of contrast methods used in transmitted light microscopy, including Brightfield, Darkfield, Phase, and differential interference contrast (DIC).
Presented by Henry Haeberle and Melissa Eberle, Thorlabs Imaging Systems, Sterling, Virginia
Henry Haeberle is an Applications Specialist at Thorlabs. Dr. Haeberle received his BS and PhD degrees in Neuroscience from Stanford University and the Univeristy of California, San Francisco, respectively. He was a postdoctoral fellow at Stanford Univeristy School of Medicine and Baylor College of Medicine before working as a Staff Scientist at the University of New South Wales and later as a Senior Research Scientist at Columbia University. At Thorlabs, Henry helps new customers find solutions to their imaging needs and provides technical support for existing customers.
Melissa Eberle is a Regional Sales Manager at Thorlabs Imaging Systems. Dr. Eberle received her BS in Bioengineering from UC Santa Cruz and her PhD in Bioengineering from UC Riverside. After her graduate work, she did a postdoctoral fellowship at Yale University before joining Thorlabs as an Applications Specialist.
Scientific Camera Technology and Selection Criteria
This webinar covers scientific camera technology, such as the differences between and limitations of CCD and CMOS sensors, as well as the important criteria to consider when selecting the right camera for your application.
Presented by Martin Parker, Director of Engineering at Thorlabs Scientific Imaging, Austin, Texas
Martin Parker is responsible for the development of Thorlabs' cameras, camera software, and related accessories. Involved in electronic imaging his entire career, Martin started off as a member of the Eastman Kodak Company research labs. While there, he developed image sensor noise analysis hardware, designed imaging subsystems for a number of products including photographic print and motion picture film scanners, and led the development of an encryption-based image authentication product as well as an early prototype JPEG2000 encoder for cameras. Martin then joined DVC company, a manufacturer of scientific digital cameras, as engineering manager, where he led a rapid expansion of the camera product line before DVC was acquired by Thorlabs in 2011. Martin holds an MSEE from the University of Rochester and a BSEE from the University at Buffalo.
Mid-IR White-Light Laser: Design and Applications
Join us for a discussion about the essential building blocks of a mid-infrared white-light laser, a.k.a. supercontinuum, and the key applications that it enables. Within the talk, we’ll discuss the system architecture and design, including a femtosecond-pulse pump laser and a special soft-glass fiber designed and manufactured by Thorlabs for mid-IR supercontinuum generation.
Presented by Reza Salem, Fiber Laser Division Manager, Jessup, Maryland
Dr. Reza Salem completed his undergrad degree in Electrical Engineering at Sharif University of Technology in 2001. He received his Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland in 2006, where he worked under the supervision of Professor Thomas Murphy. His Ph.D. research included the experimental study of nonlinear optical devices for high-speed optical communication systems. Up until 2009, Reza was a postdoctoral researcher with Professor Gaeta in the Quantum and Nonlinear Photonics research group at Cornell University, where he worked on nonlinear silicon waveguide devices and ultrafast optical signal processing. While at Cornell, Dr. Salem cofounded PicoLuz with Professors Gaeta and Lipson to commercialize the time-lens technology. He joined Thorlabs as our Fiber Laser Division Manager in 2013. Reza has authored or co-author more than 50 journal and conference papers and several US and international patents.
Optical Fiber 101: Translating Theory to Practice
Join us for a review of the core concepts and technology behind optical fiber and how to apply them in your fiber-based applications. See how Thorlabs manufactures (or draws) our optical fiber and learn some tips and tricks for handling and using various fiber types in the field or lab.
Presented by David Gardner, Senior Process Engineer for Optical Fiber at Thorlabs, Newton, New Jersey
David Gardner has been with Thorlabs for almost 10 years and is currently working as a Senior Process Engineer. Within his role, Dave leads the development and production of our fluoride fiber while also supporting the characterization, testing, and R&D for our silica and fluoride manufacturing teams. Dave also plays a major role in the development of new fiber products and processes.
How to Build a Microscope: An Introduction
Tune in for the kickoff of a multi-part webinar series covering how to build a microscope from the ground up. Our imaging team will provide an intro to microscopy system design that will serve as a foundation for coming webinars.
Presented by Craig Szymanski at Thorlabs Imaging Systems, Sterling, Virginia
Craig Szymanski is a Life Science Applications Specialist at Thorlabs Imaging Systems. He has 18 years of microscopy experience with a variety of imaging modalities, including optical, electron, and x-ray. He provides training and support for customers as well as Thorlabs employees on confocal, multiphoton, and other imaging platforms.
Thoughts About Scientific Thinking
Join us as Dr. Alger discusses his book, Defense of the Scientific Hypothesis: From Reproducibility Crisis to Big Data. This webinar is intended to review, fill in the gaps, and introduce some basics of scientific thinking.
Presented by Dr. Bradley Alger, Professor Emeritus at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
Over his career, Bradley Alger, Professor Emeritus of Physiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM), has published over 100 research articles, including the discovery of retrograde signaling in the mammalian brain, which is mediated by endogenous cannabinoids, the brain’s own marijuana. He is also the author of Defense of the Scientific Hypothesis: From Reproducibility Crisis to Big Data, a book published by Oxford University Press in 2019. After completing his undergraduate work at the University of California, Berkeley in 1972, Alger went on to obtain his doctorate in Research and Experimental Psychology from Harvard University in 1977. As Roger Nicoll's first postdoctoral fellow at the University of California, San Francisco, Alger performed electrophysiological studies on the regulation of inhibitory synaptic transmission in in vitro hippocampal slices. After UCSF, Alger joined the Department of Physiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) and remained there until retiring from active duties as Professor in 2014.
New Developments in QEPAS Sensing Real-World Applications
This webinar will describe Quartz-Enhanced Photoacoustic Spectroscopy (QEPAS) and its various applications involving health and life sciences, environmental monitoring, security, and industrial process control.
Presented by Dr. Vincenzo Spagnolo, Director of the PolySense Lab, Bari, Italy
Dr. Spagnolo serves as the director of the PolySense Lab, a joint research lab formed by Thorlabs and the Technical University of Bari. Within that role, he guides a team devoted to the development and implementation of novel gas sensing techniques and the realization of highly sensitive trace-gas sensors. Spagnolo obtained his Ph.D. in physics in 1994 from the University of Bari and worked as a researcher for the National Institute of the Physics of Matter (INFM) from 1997 to 1999. Since 2004, he has been at the Technical University of Bari, formerly as an assistant and associate professor and, starting in 2018, as Full Professor of Applied Physics. In 2019, he became Vice-Rector of the Technical University of Bari, deputy to Technology Transfer. He is also a “Hundred Talent” visiting professor at Shanxi University in Taiyuan (China).
Prof. Spagnolo’s research activities have been documented by more than 210 Scopus publications and include three filed patents. He has given more than 50 invited/keynote presentations at international conferences and workshops. Prof. Spagnolo serves as a reviewer of photonics and sensing-related projects for EU-COST, Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), Austrian Science Fund, Dutch Research Council (NWO), and as the Italian minister of Research and Italian Minister of Defense. He is editor of Sensors (MPDI), Applied Science (MPDI), and Journal of Sensors (Hindawi) and guest editor of Photoacoustics (Elsevier). Prof. Spagnolo is a program committee member of several SPIE and OSA conferences, a fellow member of SPIE, and a senior member of the OSA.
Multiphoton Microscopy: Selecting the Right Ultrafast Laser and Optics
Join us in learning how to quantify, optimize, and select the best ultrafast laser source and optics for your 2P or 3P multiphoton microscope system.
Presented by Scott Domingue, Engineering Manager at Thorlabs Laser Division, Boulder, Colorado
In his current role, Scott Domingue oversees Thorlabs’ engineering group responsible for designing and engineering laser systems to suit the specific needs of the life science community. Having previously worked at KMLabs, whose Yb-fiber-based laser products are now a part of the Thorlabs product family, he developed a 3-photon laser system, the Y-Fi™ Optical Parametric Amplifier (OPA). Scott's work bridges the gap between the technologies developed in laser and biophysics laboratories and the real-world photonics needs of the life science community, with an emphasis on ultrafast imaging and spectroscopy. Scott holds a Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering from Colorado State University, where he also worked as a Post-Doctoral Researcher developing a visible, two-color fs laser system along with a transient absorption microscope.
Hi,
I missed your webinar on Optical Fiber 101: Translating Theory to Practice. Can you please send me a recorded copy of the same.
Tnamks
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R.Vishnu Kumar
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 (posted 2020-10-15 10:22:58.0)
Hello, thank you for contacting Thorlabs. This webinar has now been added to our Recorded Webinars section. We aim to have these webinars available within 24 hours of the live event.