In this FAU LMQ People Spotlight, we interviewed our member Norbert Lindlein, who is senior scientist at the Institute of Optics, Information and Photonics since 1992 (at that time starting as PhD student).
What is your research topic?
Simulation and Design of Optical Systems with classical optical methods like ray tracing, wave-optical scalar simulation or high-numerical aperture focusing including polarization. Formerly, we also made interferometric measurement of aspheric surfaces or wavefront measurement with the help of a Shack-Hartmann sensor. Another topic are diffractive optical elements.
How is your research linked to the research foci of the FAU LMQ?
To be honest, my research based on classical optics is more loosely linked to the LMQ. But, in order to have an efficient light matter interaction it is quite important to know also all the rules of classical optics like aberration-free focusing, etc.
Why exactly this topic/these topics?
In fact, when looking for a diploma thesis 35 years ago I just came by accident in contact with optics. But, since I was always very interested in a work with computers, but also in close contact to experiments, I was quite fast fascinated by the simulation of optical systems and applied optics in general.
Who in the Profile Center do you hope to collaborate with in the future?
There are in the moment no concrete collaborations, but I am happy to help in all projects, where classical optical simulation methods or other knowledge about applied optics are needed.
When I am not working as a scientist, then …
I like hiking or working in our garden. I also like reading books like science thrillers.
Do you have a secret talent?
Maybe, but a secret talent should stay secret.
What does a typical day in your working life look like?
Reading and writing a lot of emails, preparing or giving a lecture, reviewing scientific papers or proposals, and if time thinking about an interesting problem in optics.
Where do you see the FAU LMQ in 5 or 10 years?
I hope that it will grow and host a lot of interesting projects.
In this FAU LMQ People Spotlight, we interviewed our member Norbert Lindlein, who is senior scientist at the Institute of Optics, Information and Photonics since 1992 (at that time starting as PhD student).
What is your research topic?
Simulation and Design of Optical Systems with classical optical methods like ray tracing, wave-optical scalar simulation or high-numerical aperture focusing including polarization. Formerly, we also made interferometric measurement of aspheric surfaces or wavefront measurement with the help of a Shack-Hartmann sensor. Another topic are diffractive optical elements.
How is your research linked to the research foci of the FAU LMQ?
To be honest, my research based on classical optics is more loosely linked to the LMQ. But, in order to have an efficient light matter interaction it is quite important to know also all the rules of classical optics like aberration-free focusing, etc.
Why exactly this topic/these topics?
In fact, when looking for a diploma thesis 35 years ago I just came by accident in contact with optics. But, since I was always very interested in a work with computers, but also in close contact to experiments, I was quite fast fascinated by the simulation of optical systems and applied optics in general.
Who in the Profile Center do you hope to collaborate with in the future?
There are in the moment no concrete collaborations, but I am happy to help in all projects, where classical optical simulation methods or other knowledge about applied optics are needed.
When I am not working as a scientist, then …
I like hiking or working in our garden. I also like reading books like science thrillers.
Do you have a secret talent?
Maybe, but a secret talent should stay secret.
What does a typical day in your working life look like?
Reading and writing a lot of emails, preparing or giving a lecture, reviewing scientific papers or proposals, and if time thinking about an interesting problem in optics.
Where do you see the FAU LMQ in 5 or 10 years?
I hope that it will grow and host a lot of interesting projects.