Synopsys - Results of Robert S. Hilbert Memorial Optical Design Competition

Annual Competition Recognizes Student Achievements in Optical Design.



Bin Ma, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Rochester, was recognized for his work on aspheric lens design using CODE V in his paper titled, Design of Lithographic Lenses with Slope Constrained Q-Polynomials. Applications of Ma's project include ultra-precise projector lenses used to make integrated circuits. Dustin Moore, also a Ph.D. student at the University of Rochester, was recognized for his work on a panoramic imaging system using CODE V in his paper titled, A High Resolution Four-Pi Steradian Panoramic Video System. The goal of Moore's design is to improve the quality of systems providing 360-degree, interactive video.



Each year we are impressed with the variety, scope and quality of projects that students submit to our design competition, said George Bayz, vice president and general manager of the Optical Solutions Group at Synopsys. This year, Bin Ma's and Dustin Moore's entries stood out for their effective communication of optical design principles and innovative use of CODE V for imaging systems design. I congratulate both of them for their outstanding work on these projects.



Samples of the two projects will be on display at Synopsys' booth 711 at SPIE Optics + Photonics, August 23-25, at the San Diego (Calif.) Convention Center.



The annual Robert S. Hilbert Memorial Optical Design Competition recognizes excellence in optical design projects completed by students. The competition honors the memory of Robert Hilbert (1941-2008), former president and chief executive officer of Optical Research Associates, who was deeply committed throughout his career to fostering technical innovation in optics and supporting optics education. The competition is open to students enrolled in a post-secondary degree program in North America, working toward a bachelor's, master's or Ph.D. degree. To participate, students can enter an optical design class assignment or thesis work that uses CODE V or LightTools software. Awards totaling $4,000 are granted each year.



For more information, visit www.opticalres.com/student/optical_design_competition.html.