Applied Optics Internship | Interferometric Focus Sensor | Optel

Assignment:
Interferometric focus sensor

For microscopic systems it is important that the observed objects are within focus. If you want to automate this process, there are in principle various techniques possible. In this assignment we want to further explore an interferometric solution. We already have a working lab setup (functional model), but this is still far from a usable solution. The assignment is to further develop the design and test the performance of the system.

• Literature study
• Performance analysis of the current lab setup and comparison to alternative methods.
• Come up with and verify possible improvements
• Redesign of the system, so it could work outside the lab
• Build a prototype (if time permits)
• Experimentally verify the performance (if time permits)

• Master/Bachelor student (Applied) Physics (university level)
• Affinity with optics

• Fee of €500 per month.
• Travel allowance of €0.21 per km.