516. JENA Optics Colloquium · Prof. Daewook Kim
Since May 2018, the traditional JENA Carl Zeiss Optics Colloquium has continued as the JENA Optics Colloquium at the Abbe Center of Photonics on the Beutenberg Campus in Jena and online. It is open to everyone interested from research, industry, and education, and serves as a forum for new technologies in photonics.
For the 516th edition of the colloquium, we are pleased to welcome Prof. Daewook Kim and his presentation.
Large Etendue Telescope Technologies and Beyond: From Cosmic Frontiers to Saving EartH
Breakthrough large resolution-weighted etendue telescope technologies are poised to revolutionize our scientific understanding of the Universe in the era of big data, machine learning, and giant rockets. A groundbreaking scalable telescope concept in this field is the Nautilus Space Observatory, which envisions a very large array of space telescopes utilizing Multi-Order Diffraction Engineered (MODE) optics.
Complementing this, the SALTUS (Single Aperture Large Telescope for Universe Studies) concept introduces a mid- to far-infrared telescope featuring a 14-meter-scale inflatable membrane mirror—a giant, deployable architecture leveraging an extremely large aperture to achieve unparalleled photon-collecting capacity.
Furthermore, flat meta-optics offer the potential to dramatically scale massive arrays of compact space telescopes, producing the observational big data that will redefine the future of astrophysics.
Ultimately, these innovations extend far beyond deep space exploration. Bringing this large etendue imaging technology back to Earth, the same optical principles enable a novel twisting heliostat system designed to combat climate change through efficient, direct air capture of CO2, demonstrating that the technologies scaling our vision of the cosmos are equally vital to saving our home planet
Prof. Daewook Kim
Daewook Kim is a professor of Optical Sciences and Astronomy at the University of Arizona. He has devoted his efforts to numerous large-scale, space and ground-based optical engineering projects.
His primary research focuses on precision freeform optics design, fabrication, and metrology, including interferometry and dynamic deflectometry. His contributions cover a broad spectrum of wavelengths, from radio to X‑ray, and he has played various roles in many astronomical optical engineering projects.
Notable Projects include the NASA Aspera UV space telescope (design and assembly of the telescope), the Giant Magellan Telescope (fabrication and testing of the 25-meter primary mirror segments), and the South Pole Telescope’s SLIM instrument.
For over a decade, Kim has delivered more than 40 plenary, keynote, and colloquium talks at various international conferences and universities. He has held leadership roles, including chairing conferences for OPTICA (Optical Fabrication and Testing) and SPIE (Optical Manufacturing & Testing and Astronomical Optics: Design, Manufacture, & Test of Space and Ground Systems).
He has authored over 400 journal and conference papers, with more than 100 in peer-reviewed journals. He also served as an associate editor for Optics Express from 2013 to 2019.
His academic achievements have earned him recognition as an SPIE Fellow and OPTICA Fellow. He was elected to the SPIE Board of Directors from 2024 to 2026..
Participation and booking conditions
- The event is open to all interested participants and can be booked now.
- The event will take place in a hybrid format: in the Auditorium of the Abbe Center of Photonics, Albert-Einstein-Str. 6, 07745 Jena, and online at: https://optonet-jena-de.zoom.us/j/84195268015
- Participation is free of charge.
- The presentation will be held in English.
The JENA Optics Colloquium is supported by: Carl Zeiss AG · Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena · Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering · Friedrich Schiller University Jena · JENOPTIK AG · Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology e.V.
The event is organized by OptoNet e.V.
History
The JENA Optics Colloquium traces its origins to a lecture series initiated by the Jena Zeiss Works in 1971, initially established for the continuing education of employees. By attracting high-profile speakers, it quickly developed into an important discussion forum for the country’s leading optics experts.
After 1989, the colloquium was continued in cooperation with the Institute of Applied Optics at the University of Jena, represented by Prof. Kowarschik. With the involvement of leading scientists and companies, as well as cooperation with institutions including Fraunhofer IOF and Leibniz IPHT, it gained further significance.
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Location
Abbe Center of Photonics
Albert-Einstein-Straße 6
07745 Jena
Germany
Contact
OptoNet e.V.
Paul Kreibich
03641 327 92 96
ed.anej-tenotpo@hcibierk.luap
www.optonet-jena.de
