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David J. Fischer

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EDUCATION

 

1993 – Present   The Institute of Optics, U of R, Rochester, NY

Ph. D. Optics

Thesis: "Custom gradient-index polymers and their use in progressive addition lenses"

1989 –1993   Rose-Hulman Inst. of Tech., Terre Haute, IN

B. S. Applied Optics

Graduated Summa Cum Laude

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

April 1998 – Present   Chapman Instruments, Rochester, NY

Consultant (Part Time)

Testing and data analysis for Chapman Instruments.

Continued modeling and simulating aspects of MP2000+ system performance.

June 1997 – Feb. 1998 Chapman InstrumentsRochester, NY

Optical Engineer (Full Time)

Modeled and tested aspects of MP2000+ interferometer to analyze system performance.

Performed measurements and data analysis for customers.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

 

Interferometer Design and Construction

Polymer Fabrication Experience

Developed Ray-Tracing Program for Ophthalmic Lens Simulation

Experience with Optical Design Programs CODE V and ASAP

PUBLICATIONS

 

D. J. Fischer, C. J. Harkrider, D. T. Moore, "Design and Manufacture of a Gradient-Index Axicon," forthcoming.

J. L. Rouke, M. K. Crawford, D. J. Fischer et al ., "Design of three-element night-vision goggle objectives," Applied Optics 37 (4), 622-6 (1998).

LANGUAGES

 

Functional knowledge of Russian