Optical filters for free-space optical communications applications

Mr. Andy Hulse
Principal Engineer, Research and Development, Viavi Solutions, Inc.

Salazar Hall 2009A
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Abstract: Viavi Solutions is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of thin-film optical coatings for a wide variety of markets and applications.  Over the past five years, there has been a renewed interest in free-space optical communication, especially for satellite-to-satellite communication links.  These systems require filters for signal-to-noise optimization, band splitting, and wavelength selection.  In this talk, we will review a schematic layout of these systems and discuss some of the challenges involved in building optical filters for these links.

Bio: Andrew has been active in the thin-film optics industry since the late 1990’s, and in that time has had many roles in the production, development, design and automation of thin film manufacturing. He has worked in telecommunications, sensing, and laser applications, and is particularly proud of his work on the MicroNIR spectrometer. Andrew received his BS and MS in electrical and computer engineering from UC Davis.