Laser Fabricated Optics for Applications in Computational Imaging, Infrared Imaging, and Astronomy Instrumentation

This research explored how powerful, ultrafast lasers can be used to carefully shape and improve materials for use in microscopes, telescopes, and advanced imaging tools. By refining the way these lasers interact with different materials, the project developed new techniques for creating tiny, precise optical structures. These advances can help improve medical imaging, space exploration instruments, and scientific research tools, making them more accurate, efficient, and accessible for future discoveries.