• develop FEA models of optical mounts, flexures, and metering structures
• design and analyze optical bonds including structural adhesives and RTV
• effectively model lightweight mirrors
• predict line-of-sight jitter in vibration environments
• perform thermo-elastic analysis of optical systems
• predict the effects of stress birefringence on optical performance
• develop models and perform analyses to predict assembly induced errors
• integrate thermal and structural results into optical models
• predict and represent the distortion of optical surfaces using Zernike polynomials
• perform analyses to predict optical surface correctability using adaptive optics
• learn benefits of numerical optimization techniques for optical structures

This course is intended for mechanical and optical engineers interested in learning about optomechanical analysis techniques and the use of modern software tools including finite element analysis and optical design software to design and analyze optical systems. Working knowledge or familiarity with finite element software and/or optical design software is recommended.

Victor Genberg has over 50 years' experience in the application of finite element methods to high-performance optical structures and is a recognized expert in optomechanics. He is currently President of Sigmadyne, Inc. and an adjunct Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Rochestor where he teaches courses in optomechanics, finite element analysis, and design optimization. He has over 40 publications in this field including two chapters in the CRC Handbook of Optomechanical Engineering. Vic is coauthor of the SPIE textbook Integrated Optomechanical Analysis.

Keith Doyle has over 30 years' experience in the field of optical engineering, specializing in optomechanics, design optimization, and the multidisciplinary modeling of optical systems. He is currently employed at MIT Lincoln Laboratory as a Group Leader in the Engineering Division. Previously he served as vice president of Sigmadyne Inc., a senior systems engineer at Optical Research Associates, and a structural engineer at Itek Optical Systems. Dr. Doyle has authored or coauthored over 40 technical papers, is co-author of the SPIE textbook Integrated Optomechanical Analysis, is a SPIE Fellow, recipient of the SPIE Technical Achievement Award (2015), and is an adjunct professor at the College of Optical Sciences, University of Arizona. He received his Ph.D. in engineering mechanics with a minor in optical sciences from the University of Arizona in 1993.