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Rays and Waves

Rays and Waves
Optics
Optical Design
Artificial Intelligence
Optical Engineering
Photonics
Machine Learning
Quantum Computing
Systems Engineering
Educational Technology
Neural Networks
Optomechanics
Bio Nanophotonics
Photonic Integrated Circuits
Data Analysis
Critical Thinking
Innovation
Ethics
Optical Systems
LIGO
Snell's Law

Rays and Waves, a passion project of two optical engineers, Daniel and Steve, who moonlight as podcast hosts. Join them as they explore the beautiful world of optics and photonics. The topics will span across the whole optical universe, demonstrating the versatile applications of optical engineering and sometime feature prominent characters from the community. Ready to dive into the captivating wo... more

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1.3 billion years ago, two black holes collided in a distant galaxy, sending ripples through the fabric of spacetime. On September 14, 2015, those ripples finally reached Earth and humanity detected gravitational waves for the very first time.

In th... more

In this episode of Rays and Waves, Daniel and Steven take a nostalgic dive back into the world where they both began their scientific journeys: optical tweezers. These remarkable tools, using tightly focused laser beams to exert forces and torques on... more

When we think about optical systems, lenses and light often steal the spotlight. But behind every high-performance optical instrument lies a critical foundation: Optomechanics. From precision mounts to thermal stability, the mechanical design determi... more

The current narrative is that Artificial Intelligence is reshaping industries at breakneck speed. Is optics no exception? In this special episode of Rays and Waves Daniel and Steven host the show's very first panel discussion! They bring together six... more

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Gabriele Vajente
Deputy Head of System Science and Engineering at the LIGO Laboratory
LIGO Laboratory
Episode: LIGO and the birth of gravitational-wave astronomy with Gabriele Vajente - Ep 13 - Rays and Waves
Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop
A renowned professor of quantum physics and biophysics with over forty years of research experience in optical tweezers and micromanipulation techniques.
University of Queensland
Episode: Optical tweezers with Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop - Ep 12 - Rays and Waves
Nathan Wallace
Expert optomechanist with a wealth of experience in designing systems to secure optics.
Episode: An Optomechanics Bootcamp with Nathan Wallace - Ep 11 - Rays and Waves
Eric Herman
Volunteer expert in optical standards, engaged in standards development for optics.
Keysight Technologies
Episode: An Unsung Hero: Optical Standards with Eric Herman - Ep 9 - Rays and Waves
Erwin De Baetselier
Co-founder and CEO of Luceda Photonics
Luceda Photonics
Episode: Erwin De Baetselier and Luceda's first-time-right automated PIC design- Ep 8 - Rays and Waves
Gerard Milburn
Big contributor to the field of optical quantum computing and member of the KLM protocol team.
Australian National University, National Quantum Computing Center
Episode: Gerard Milburn's Path to Photonic Quantum Computing and Beyond - Ep 6 - Rays and Waves
Katsumoto Ikeda
An optical engineer and creator of 'A Pencil of Rays'
Ansys
Episode: Tracing 'A Pencil of Rays' with Katsumoto Ikeda - Ep 4 - Rays and Waves
Mark Nicholson
Former CEO of Zemax and current YouTube channel host for Design Optics Fast, specializing in modern optical design.
Design Optics Fast
Episode: Mark Nicholson's Optical Design Journey - Ep 3 - Rays and Waves

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Steven Jones
Co-host known for hosting discussions on optics, photonics, and engineering challenges; often provides industry-facing insights and practical applications.

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Apple Podcasts
#82
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Apple Podcasts
#37
United Kingdom/Science/Physics
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#65
Canada/Science/Physics
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#33
Germany/Science/Physics
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#19
Hong Kong/Science/Physics
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#19
Ukraine/Science/Physics
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#20
United Arab Emirates/Science/Physics
Apple Podcasts
#24
Japan/Science/Physics
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#24
Sweden/Science/Physics
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#28
Argentina/Science/Physics
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#29
Israel/Science/Physics
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#34
South Africa/Science/Physics
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#36
Austria/Science/Physics
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#45
Netherlands/Science/Physics
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#48
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#51
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Optical tweezers with Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop - Ep 12 - Rays and Waves
Q: If you had a message for the next generation, what kind of wisdom would you want to impart on them?
It's super important to go with your heart, do what you love, and believe in yourself; you can achieve what you want if you truly want it.
Optical tweezers with Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop - Ep 12 - Rays and Waves
Q: Could you just kind of talk about your opinions and your observations about women in science and maybe how that's changed over the years?
It's a hot topic now, and equity, diversity, and inclusion are incredibly important as STEM loses a lot by not having equal representation between men and women.
An Optomechanics Bootcamp with Nathan Wallace - Ep 11 - Rays and Waves
Q: What are your recommendations for someone starting out in optomechanics today?
He advocates for engineers to learn optomechanics as it's relatively rare and opens many career doors, suggesting reading foundational texts.
An Optomechanics Bootcamp with Nathan Wallace - Ep 11 - Rays and Waves
Q: How did you get into optomechanics in particular?
Nathan shared that he fell into it during an internship at a startup focused on structured light metrology, which sparked his interest.
An Unsung Hero: Optical Standards with Eric Herman - Ep 9 - Rays and Waves
Q: Which current trends do you think pose the biggest challenges for the standardization activities?
Eric mentions the challenge of ensuring sufficient participation due to the volunteer nature of standards development, especially as experienced individuals retire.

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The show consistently explores cutting-edge topics in optics and photonics, from optical manipulation and micromechanics to photonic integrated circuits and quantum computing. Episodes frequently feature researchers and industry experts who illuminate how fundamental physics translates into real-world technologies, including AI in optical engineering, optical coatings, standards, and applications like LiDAR, AR/VR, and biomedical sensing. The conversations are grounded in technical depth but are often accessible through practical anecdotes and design challenges, making it appealing to engineers, researchers, and product developers who want to understand both theory and application. A notable strength is the mix of academia and industry voic... more

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2. Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop
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4. Eric Herman
5. Erwin De Baetselier
6. Gerard Milburn
7. Katsumoto Ikeda
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