Dr. Hooman Akhavan Profile

Dr. Hooman Akhavan

Senior Optical Scientist

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optics , photonics , biotechnology , electrical engineering

Highly motivated Optical Engineer/Scientist with strong background in Electromagnetics, Photonic Device, System Test and Characterization, Fabrication, Statistical Analysis, Biotechnology, and great enthusiasm to explore new areas. Dynamic team player with demonstrated ability to work independently, learn quickly, and come up with innovative solutions to ensure successful implementation of projects.

// TECHNOLOGY FIELDS: micro-photonic devices, nano-photonic sensors, silicon photonics, integrated photonics, biotechnology, statistical analysis, optical communication, electronics, optoelectronics, electro-optics and optics

Proceedings Article | 14 September 2023 Paper

Compact zoom visual scope using gradient-index Alvarez lenses

David Lippman, Greg Schmidt, Julie Bentley, Duncan Moore, Hooman Akhavan, Paul Harmon

Proceedings Volume 12798, 127981Z (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2692515

KEYWORDS: Zoom lenses, Design and modelling, Relays, Lenses, Refractive index, Reticles, Commercial off the shelf technology, Objectives, Gradient-index optics, Freeform optics

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Proceedings Article | 7 August 2023 Paper

Increased degrees of freedom afforded by 3D freeform gradient index optics

George Williams, Hooman Akhavan, J. Paul Harmon

Proceedings Volume 12624, 126240W (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2682105

KEYWORDS: GRIN lenses, Design and modelling, Gradient-index optics, Aspheric lenses, Optical surfaces, Optics manufacturing, Refractive index, Optical components, Printing, Manufacturing

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SPIE Journal Paper | 5 January 2023

Generation and propagation of Airy beams and 1-inch diameter focusing optics using three-dimensional-printed polymer optics

Stephanie Maruca, Evan Jones, Austin Granmoe, Mitch Wlodawski, Tyler Fenske, Muhammed Kamal, David Dantsker, Damien Marianucci, George Fischer, Charles Dupuy, Hooman Akhavan, Samuel Peter Grimm, Frederick Long

OE, Vol. 62, Issue 01, 015103, (January 2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.62.1.015103

KEYWORDS: Airy beams, Optics manufacturing, Modulation transfer functions, Beam propagation method, Spatial light modulators, Polymer optics, Lenses, GRIN lenses, Beam diameter, Polymers

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Proceedings Article | 4 October 2022 Presentation + Paper

Generation and propagation of Airy beams and one inch diameter focusing optics using 3D printed polymer optics

Stephanie Maruca, Evan Jones, Austin Granmoe, Mitch Wlodawski, Tyler Fenske, Muhammed Kamal, David Dantsker, Damien Marianucci, George Fischer, Charles Dupuy, Hooman Akhavan, Samuel Peter Grimm, Frederick Long

Proceedings Volume 12219, 122190A (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2641348

KEYWORDS: Spatial light modulators, Optics manufacturing, Beam propagation method, Lenses, Modulation transfer functions, Polymers, Gaussian beams, GRIN lenses, Fourier transforms, 3D printing

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Proceedings Article | 27 May 2022 Presentation + Paper

Generation and propagation of Airy beams and one inch diameter focusing optics using 3D printed polymer optics

Stephanie Maruca, Evan Jones, Austin Granmoe, Mitch Wlodawski, Tyler Fenske, Muhammed Kamal, David Dantsker, Damien Marianucci, George Fischer, Charles Dupuy, Hooman Akhavan, Samuel Peter Grimm, Frederick Long

Proceedings Volume 12103, 1210306 (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2617070

KEYWORDS: Optics manufacturing, Spatial light modulators, Beam propagation method, Modulation transfer functions, Lenses, Polymers, Gaussian beams, GRIN lenses, Fourier transforms, Point spread functions

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Proceedings Article | 20 May 2022 Paper

Generation and propagation of airy beams and one inch diameter focusing optics using 3D printed optics

Frederick Long, Stephanie Maruca, Evan Jones, Austin Granmoe, Mitch Wlodawski, Tyler Fenske, Muhammed Kamal, David Dantsker, Damien Marianucci, George Fischer, Charles Dupuy, Hooman Akhavan, Samuel Peter Grimm

Proceedings Volume 12135, 1213507 (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2621559

KEYWORDS: Optics manufacturing, Spatial light modulators, Beam propagation method, Modulation transfer functions, Lenses, Gaussian beams, GRIN lenses, Polymers, Fourier transforms, Point spread functions

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Proceedings Article | 24 October 2017 Paper

Enhanced spectral sensitivity in two dimensional photonic crystal slab index of refraction sensors

Hooman Akhavan, Nastaran Najari

Proceedings Volume 10460, 104601N (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2285452

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Photonic crystals, Integrated optics

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Proceedings Article | 11 November 2008 Paper

Linearity of the optical micro-resonator-based modulators

Hooman Akhavan

Proceedings Volume 7134, 713413 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.803297

KEYWORDS: Modulators, Modulation, Waveguides, Resonators, Phase shifts, Microresonators, Analog modulation, Optical communications, Integrated optics, Optical filters

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