Optics

  • Vanderbilt University

    Nanostructured flat lens uses machine learning to ‘see’ more clearly, while using less power

    A front-end lens, or meta-imager (see below), created at Vanderbilt University can potentially replace traditional imaging optics in machine-vision applications, producing images at higher speed and using less power. The nanostructuring of lens material into a meta-imager filter reduces the typically thick optical lens and enables front-end processing that encodes… Read More

    Jan. 4, 2024

  • Vanderbilt University

    Vanderbilt engineering professor Joshua Caldwell elected Optica fellow

    A front-end lens, or meta-imager (see below), created at Vanderbilt University can potentially replace traditional imaging optics in machine-vision applications, producing images at higher speed and using less power. The nanostructuring of lens material into a meta-imager filter reduces the typically thick optical lens and enables front-end processing that encodes… Read More

    Nov. 2, 2023

  • Vanderbilt University

    Engineering professor Ndukaife wins award in Rising Stars of Light global competition

    A front-end lens, or meta-imager (see below), created at Vanderbilt University can potentially replace traditional imaging optics in machine-vision applications, producing images at higher speed and using less power. The nanostructuring of lens material into a meta-imager filter reduces the typically thick optical lens and enables front-end processing that encodes… Read More

    Nov. 30, 2020

  • Vanderbilt University

    Biomedical engineering professor named a Fellow of optics society

    A front-end lens, or meta-imager (see below), created at Vanderbilt University can potentially replace traditional imaging optics in machine-vision applications, producing images at higher speed and using less power. The nanostructuring of lens material into a meta-imager filter reduces the typically thick optical lens and enables front-end processing that encodes… Read More

    Mar. 4, 2019

  • Vanderbilt University

    Weiss, Mahadevan-Jansen honored by OSA; Weiss also named SPIE Fellow

    A front-end lens, or meta-imager (see below), created at Vanderbilt University can potentially replace traditional imaging optics in machine-vision applications, producing images at higher speed and using less power. The nanostructuring of lens material into a meta-imager filter reduces the typically thick optical lens and enables front-end processing that encodes… Read More

    Jan. 17, 2018

  • Vanderbilt University

    Grand opening of nanoscale research facilities wows crowd

    A front-end lens, or meta-imager (see below), created at Vanderbilt University can potentially replace traditional imaging optics in machine-vision applications, producing images at higher speed and using less power. The nanostructuring of lens material into a meta-imager filter reduces the typically thick optical lens and enables front-end processing that encodes… Read More

    Oct. 27, 2017

  • Vanderbilt University

    Jansen to receive Caroline and William Mark Memorial Award

    A front-end lens, or meta-imager (see below), created at Vanderbilt University can potentially replace traditional imaging optics in machine-vision applications, producing images at higher speed and using less power. The nanostructuring of lens material into a meta-imager filter reduces the typically thick optical lens and enables front-end processing that encodes… Read More

    Feb. 11, 2015

  • Vanderbilt University

    New initiative to develop a system that controls prosthetic limbs naturally

    A front-end lens, or meta-imager (see below), created at Vanderbilt University can potentially replace traditional imaging optics in machine-vision applications, producing images at higher speed and using less power. The nanostructuring of lens material into a meta-imager filter reduces the typically thick optical lens and enables front-end processing that encodes… Read More

    Nov. 18, 2010

  • Vanderbilt University

    Professors Jansen: A story of life, love and research

    A front-end lens, or meta-imager (see below), created at Vanderbilt University can potentially replace traditional imaging optics in machine-vision applications, producing images at higher speed and using less power. The nanostructuring of lens material into a meta-imager filter reduces the typically thick optical lens and enables front-end processing that encodes… Read More

    Jun. 18, 2008