Michael Escuti has been awarded $259,966 by the ImagineOptix Corp for research on Yr V Development of Complex Birefringent Optical Elements.

The award will run from September 1st, 2012 to August 31st, 2013.

Research Abstract

The PI and team will investigate Geometric Phase Holograms (GPHs), polymer Polarization Gratings (PGs), and multi-twist retarders (MTRs) optimized for and integrated into projector systems, optical filters, and other devices.  The target is to employ optical techniques and materials improvements to develop these complex optical elements, and additional new ones, which produce enhanced performance or enable commercially viable fabrication.  As part of the effort, the NCSU team will coordinate and interact with the sponsor and with various third party vendors and partners, who are engaged by the sponsor, in order to facilitate access to advice, materials, components, fabrication tools, and independent verification supporting the research goals.