Welcome to the Center for Applied Optics The Center for Applied Optics (CAO) advances optical science and engineering research and development in support of high technology educational, industrial and government interests and requirements. The center includes eleven faculty and staff, with twenty-three affiliated faculty and staff from UAH's academic departments. The CAO provides optical and optomechanical design and analysis, optical fabrication including diamond turning and both standard and CNC polishing, optical metrology, holography, and testing and prototyping of state-of-the-art optical components and systems. Center researchers are exploring unique applications of optics for numerous space, military and industrial uses. Experienced research personnel and extensive laboratory resources make the CAO uniquely qualified to perform state-of-the-art research. The Optics Building was carefully designed and built specifically for Optics research. There are four floors, a building within a building, with the central core of laboratories vibration isolated from the external office and student space. The building contains many research laboratories, classrooms, meeting rooms and offices for the Center for Applied Optics, Nano and Micro Devices Laboratory, the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. About the CAO - PDF Presentation Quick Links Faculty & Staff Facilities Projects Recent News When the James Webb telescope launches, 25 years of UAH R&D involvement will soar Jul 07 After a scheduled November launch, when NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) achieves orbit and unfurls the 18 gold-coated … Facility Spotlight Thin Disk Laser Lab We're proud to offer student participation in advanced laser design using the thin disk laser student lab. Studies in this lab support students in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. Contact Us Center for Applied Optics Optics Building OPB400 301 Sparkman Drive Huntsville, AL 35899 (map) 256.824.2528 256.824.6618 (Fax) optics@uah.edu
When the James Webb telescope launches, 25 years of UAH R&D involvement will soar Jul 07 After a scheduled November launch, when NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) achieves orbit and unfurls the 18 gold-coated …
