University of Rochester Institute of Optics Colloquium: Jim Burge

Kick off your week with an illuminating talk by Dr. Jim Burge at the University of Rochester’s Institute of Optics!

Monday, September 8, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. EDT
University of Rochester, Goergen 101

Join Dr. Burge at the University of Rochester in Goergen 101 or online via Zoom for a presentation titled “Optical Metrology with Computer Generated Holograms: A Legacy of Jim Wyant.” Jim will trace the evolution of computer-generated hologram (CGH) technology, from Dr. Wyant’s pioneering early work to today’s use in precision optics for everything from space telescopes to mass-produced consumer systems⁠, offering insights into both historical milestones and modern applications.

Abstract: Jim Wyant was an early pioneer in the application of computer-generated holograms (CGHs) for measuring aspheric surfaces. Dr. Wyant published the key elements of CGH testing long before manufacturing technology was capable of making useful holograms. Today, measurements with computer-generated holograms are commonplace, both for precision optical components like mirrors for space telescopes, and for volume production of optics for consumer systems. This talk starts with Jim Wyant’s initial invention and follows the evolution of CGH technology and applications for precision metrology.

Get more info or watch on Zoom on the Institute of Optics website.