Dr. Matthew J. Novak Profile

Dr. Matthew J. Novak

Sr. Optical Simulation Engineer

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Proceedings Article | 12 September 2021 Presentation

Combined optimization, modeling and simulation techniques for non-traditional, next generation optics

Matthew Novak, Bryan Stone, Chenglin Xu

Proceedings Volume 11875, 1187504 (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2597190

KEYWORDS: Packaging, Optical imaging, Optical design, Data modeling, Imaging systems, Wave propagation, Modeling and simulation, Optimization (mathematics), Systems modeling, Radio propagation

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Proceedings Article | 5 March 2021 Open Access

Synopsys, Inc.: Synopsys Optical Design Solutions for Freeform Optics and AR/VR Systems

Matthew Novak

Proceedings Volume 11716, 117162A (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2596074

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Proceedings Article | 10 October 2020 Presentation

Reflective imaging design convergence with flexible freeform aspheric surfaces

Matthew Novak

Proceedings Volume 11548, 1154808 (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2575219

KEYWORDS: Optical imaging, Confocal microscopy, Optical design, Imaging systems, Reflectivity, Lens design, Aspheric lenses, Optical engineering, Optical design software

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Proceedings Article | 23 August 2017 Presentation + Paper

Application of polarization in high speed, high contrast inspection

Matthew Novak

Proceedings Volume 10373, 1037307 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2275843

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Imaging systems, Glasses, Manufacturing, Inspection, Optical inspection, Line scan cameras, High volume manufacturing, Laser systems engineering

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Proceedings Article | 1 September 2015 Paper

3D interferometric microscope: color visualization of engineered surfaces for industrial applications

Joanna Schmit, Matt Novak, Son Bui

Proceedings Volume 9576, 957607 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2190352

KEYWORDS: Microscopes, Mirrors, Visualization, Cameras, Image processing, Interferometry, 3D metrology, Objectives, 3D image processing, RGB color model

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Proceedings Article | 13 November 2014 Paper

Real-time scanner error correction in white light interferometry

Dong Chen, Joanna Schmit, Matt Novak

Proceedings Volume 9276, 92760I (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2071276

KEYWORDS: Microscopes, Mirrors, Interferometers, Scanners, Error analysis, Demodulation, 3D metrology, Optical interferometry, 3D scanning, Spherical lenses

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Proceedings Article | 5 August 2010 Paper

Development of a wide-field spherical aberration corrector for the Hobby Eberly Telescope

James Burge, S. Benjamin, M. Dubin, A. Manuel, M. Novak, C. Oh, M. Valente, C. Zhao, J. Booth, J. Good, Gary Hill, H. Lee, P. MacQueen, M. Rafal, R. Savage, M. Smith, B. Vattiat

Proceedings Volume 7733, 77331J (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.857835

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Mirrors, Polishing, Error analysis, Computer generated holography, Monte Carlo methods, Aspheric lenses, Optical alignment, Spherical lenses, Tolerancing

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Proceedings Article | 23 July 2010 Paper

Fabrication of 4-meter class astronomical optics

M. Valente, D. W. Kim, C. J. Oh, M. Novak, J. Burge

Proceedings Volume 7739, 77392D (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.861979

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Polishing, Metrology, Photography, Interferometry, Optical fabrication, Computer generated holography, Laser interferometry, Aspheric lenses, Surface finishing

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Proceedings Article | 22 August 2009 Paper

Fabrication and testing of 1.4-m convex off-axis aspheric optical surfaces

James Burge, S. Benjamin, D. Caywood, C. Noble, M. Novak, C. Oh, R. Parks, B. Smith, P. Su, M. Valente, C. Zhao

Proceedings Volume 7426, 74260L (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.828513

KEYWORDS: Polishing, Optical spheres, Wavefronts, Optical fabrication, Optical testing, Computer generated holography, Aspheric lenses, Optics manufacturing, System on a chip, Surface finishing

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Proceedings Article | 11 August 2008 Paper

Distortion mapping correction in aspheric null testing

M. Novak, C. Zhao, J. Burge

Proceedings Volume 7063, 706313 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.798151

KEYWORDS: Monochromatic aberrations, Mirrors, Imaging systems, Interferometers, Wavefronts, Distortion, Optical fabrication, Optical testing, Aspheric lenses, Strontium

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Proceedings Article | 14 September 2007 Paper

Fabrication and testing of large flats

Julius Yellowhair, Peng Su, Matt Novak, Jim Burge

Proceedings Volume 6671, 667107 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.736775

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Polishing, Glasses, Manufacturing, Computer simulations, Optical fabrication, Optics manufacturing, Zerodur, Surface finishing, Fizeau interferometers

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Proceedings Article | 30 August 2005 Paper

Dynamic interferometry

Neal Brock, John Hayes, Brad Kimbrough, James Millerd, Michael North-Morris, Matt Novak, James Wyant

Proceedings Volume 5875, 58750F (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.621245

KEYWORDS: Diffraction, Beam splitters, Polarization, Interferometers, Sensors, Interferometry, Wavefronts, Polarizers, Phase interferometry, Phase shifts

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Proceedings Article | 13 June 2005 Paper

Modern approaches in phase measuring metrology

James Millerd, Neal Brock, John Hayes, Brad Kimbrough, Matt Novak, Michael North-Morris, James Wyant

Proceedings Volume 5856, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.621581

KEYWORDS: Linear polarizers, Beam splitters, Interferometers, Sensors, Interferometry, Polarizers, Phase interferometry, Optical testing, Turbulence, Phase shifts

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Proceedings Article | 2 August 2004 Paper

Pixelated phase-mask dynamic interferometer

James Millerd, Neal Brock, John Hayes, Michael North-Morris, Matt Novak, James Wyant

Proceedings Volume 5531, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.560807

KEYWORDS: Beam splitters, Polarization, Interferometers, Sensors, Wavefronts, Polarizers, Phase interferometry, Detector arrays, Convolution, Phase shifts

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Proceedings Article | 26 April 1999 Paper

45-km horizontal-path optical link experiment

Abhijit Biswas, Juan Ceniceros, Matthew Novak, Muthu Jeganathan, Angel Portillo, David Erickson, Jon De Pew, Babak Sanii, James Lesh

Proceedings Volume 3615, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.346202

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Mirrors, Avalanche photodetectors, Surface plasmons, Clocks, Sensors, Space telescopes, Optical communications, Charge-coupled devices, Atmospheric optics

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Mountain-top to mountain-top optical link experiments have been initiated at JPL, in order to perform a systems level evaluation of optical communications. Progress made so far is reported. The NASA, JPL developed optical communications demonstrator (OCD) is used to transmit a laser signal from Strawberry Peak (SP), located in the San Bernadino mountains of California. This laser beam is received by a 0.6 m aperture telescope at JPL's Table Mountain Facility (TMF), located in Wrightwood, California. The optical link is bi-directional with the TMF telescope transmitting a continuous 4-wave (cw) 780 nm beacon and the OCD sending back an 840 nm, 100 - 500 Mbps pseudo noise (PN) modulated, laser beam. The optical link path is at an average altitude of 2 Km above sea level, covers a range of 46.8 Km and provides an atmospheric channel equivalent to approximately 4 air masses. Average received power measured at either end fall well within the uncertainties predicted by link analysis. The reduction in normalized intensity variance ((sigma) _I²) for the 4- beam beacon, compared to each individual beam, at SP, was from approximately 0.68 to 0.22. With some allowance for intra-beam mis-alignment, this is consistent with incoherent averaging. The (sigma) _I² measured at TMF approximately 0.43 plus or minus 0.22 exceeded the expected aperture averaged value of less than 0.1, probably because of beam wander. The focused spot sizes of approximately 162 plus or minus 6 micrometer at the TMF Coude and approximately 64 plus or minus 3 micrometer on the OCD compare to the predicted size range of 52 - 172 micrometer and 57 - 93 micrometer, respectively. This is consistent with 4 - 5 arcsec of atmospheric 'seeing.' The preliminary evaluation of OCD's fine tracking indicates that the uncompensated tracking error is approximately 3.3 (mu) rad compared to approximately 1.7 (mu) rad observed in the laboratory. Fine tracking performance was intermittent, primarily due to beacon fades on the OCD tracking sensor. The best bit error rates observed while tracking worked were 1E - 5 to 1E - 6.

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Conference Committee Involvement (3)

International Optical Design Conference 2021

27 June 2021 | Online Only, United States

Applied Optical Metrology II

8 August 2017 | San Diego, California, United States

Applied Advanced Optical Metrology Solutions

11 August 2015 | San Diego, California, United States

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