The Workshop on Freeform Optics Applications & Manufacturing for Astronomy & Space Missions 2023

Asia/Bangkok
Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai

Krittapas Chanchaiworawit
Description

A concise workshop on the emergent field of "Freeform Optics" will introduce you to the entire life cycle of building a freeform surface. The participants will have a rare opportunity to learn and interact with the leading experts in various stages of creating freeform optics, starting from the design and simulation of a freeform surface (e.g., segments of metallic primary mirrors, lens, secondary and tertiary mirrors, image slicers, collimators, focusers, etc.), manufacturing, test and verification, assembly, and real-world applications. Furthermore, there will be a chance for the participants to present their own research, ongoing projects, and ideas via poster and contributed oral presentation as well. We encourage a wide range of participants to apply (Students from undergraduate to graduate levels, Postdocs, Scientists, Engineers, and Researchers, whose interests range from optics, electronics & mechanical engineering, astronomy, astrophysics, astronomical instrumentations, etc). So, we hope to see you all in Chiang Mai, and wish that this event would be a recurring theme in the future!

    • 09:00 10:00
      Check-In/Badge Pick Up: Badge Pick Up

      Register & Badge Pick Up

    • 10:00 13:00
      Labs & Facilities Tour: A Tour of AstroPark

      Catch a ride to AstroPark (NARIT HQ) to take a look around our optics labs, manufacturing facilities, and exhibitions (including our new digital planetarium!).

    • 13:00 14:00
      Lunch 1h
    • 14:00 17:00
      Labs & Facilities Tour: Visit 40-m Radio Telescope at HHK

      Catch a ride to AstroPark (NARIT HQ) to take a look around our optics labs, manufacturing facilities, and exhibitions (including our new digital planetarium!).

    • 17:00 18:00
      Free Time: Back to hotel and relax...

      Enjoy your unscripted adventure...

    • 08:30 09:00
      Ceremony: Opening Ceremony and Introduction of NARIT
    • 09:00 12:00
      Lecture: Design and Manufacturing of Freeform Optics
    • 12:00 13:00
      Lunch 1h
    • 13:00 14:00
      Lecture: Design and Manufacturing of Freeform Optics (Cont.)
    • 14:00 15:00
      Coffee Break & Poster Viewing 1h
    • 15:00 17:00
      Contributed Oral Presentations 2h

      10+5 minutes each

    • 17:00 18:00
      Free Time: Chill and Relax

      Enjoy your unscripted adventure...

    • 18:00 20:00
      Ceremony: Reception Dinner (Northern Thai Style)
    • 09:00 12:00
      Lecture: Freeform Surface Verifications and Applications
    • 12:00 13:00
      Lunch 1h
    • 13:00 14:00
      Lecture: Freeform Surface Verifications and Apllications (Cont.)
    • 14:00 15:00
      Coffee & Poster Viewing II 1h
    • 15:00 16:00
      Lecture: Tele-lecture (Live Session on Manufacturing Process)
    • 16:00 16:30
      Ceremony: Closing & Good Bye!