Dr. David V. Wick Profile

Dr. David V. Wick

Distinguished Member of Tech Staff at Sandia National Labs

SPIE Involvement:

| Audit Committee | Board of Directors | Education Committee | Engineering, Science, and Technology Policy Committee | Information Technology Committee | Membership & Communities Committee | Scholarship Committee | Strategic Planning Committee | Symposia Committee | Fellow status | Senior status | Conference Program Committee | Author

Area of Expertise:

Adaptive Optics , Imaging , Nonlinear Optics

Profile Summary

Dr. David Wick is currently a Business Development Specialist and former Distinguished Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Labs. He spent 17 years as an optical engineer in the Integrated Military Systems at Sandia and at the Directed Energy Directorate, Air Force Research Lab. His interests include the integration of active or adaptive optics (variable focal length lenses, liquid crystal spatial light modulators, and MEMS deformable mirrors) into conventional imaging systems in order to improve performance and reduce size, weight, and power requirements. He has 20 years experience in R&D and business development, working in applications including wavefront control/correction, phase conjugation, beam steering, and optical correlation. He has over 50 technical articles and 3 patents. Dr. Wick received a B.S. degree with honors in Physics from New Mexico State University and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Optical Sciences from the University of Arizona.

Publications (35)

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 30, 2013

Large-aperture active optical carbon fiber reinforced polymer mirror

Proc. SPIE. 8725, Micro- and Nanotechnology Sensors, Systems, and Applications V

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Carbon, Photovoltaics, Monochromatic aberrations, Mirrors, Wavefronts, Finite element methods, Fiber reinforced polymers, Active optics, Disk lasers

SPIE Journal Paper | August 2, 2012

Theory and tradespace analysis of a reflective axial adaptive optical zoom system

Jungwirth, Matthew , Wick, David , Dereniak, Eustace

OE Vol. 51 Issue 8

KEYWORDS: Zoom lenses, Optical components, Adaptive optics, Reflectivity, Optical design, Mirrors, Optical instrument design, Telescopes, Analytical research, Zemax

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 3, 2012

Closed-loop performance of an actuated deformable carbon fiber reinforced polymer mirror

Proc. SPIE. 8373, Micro- and Nanotechnology Sensors, Systems, and Applications IV

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Carbon, Optical components, Mirrors, Wavefront sensors, Adaptive optics, Deformable mirrors, Fiber reinforced polymers, Zoom lenses, Prototyping

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 3, 2012

Theory and design of a MEMS-enabled diffraction limited adaptive optical zoom system

Proc. SPIE. 8373, Micro- and Nanotechnology Sensors, Systems, and Applications IV

KEYWORDS: Microelectromechanical systems, Optical components, Diffraction, Mirrors, Optical design, Wavefront sensors, Wavefronts, Adaptive optics, Deformable mirrors, Zoom lenses

SPIE Journal Paper | February 27, 2012

Iris imaging system with adaptive optical elements

Choi, Junoh , Dixon, Kevin , Wick, David , Bagwell, Brett , Soehnel, Grant , Clark, Brian

JEI Vol. 21 Issue 1

KEYWORDS: Iris recognition, Imaging systems, Optical components, Image quality, Mirrors, Eye, Image resolution, Detection and tracking algorithms, Optical design, Image quality standards

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | February 16, 2012

Design and verification of a finite element model for a thin-shelled composite mirror for use with MEMS active optics

Proc. SPIE. 8253, MEMS Adaptive Optics VI

KEYWORDS: Microelectromechanical systems, Actuators, Monochromatic aberrations, Mirrors, Composites, Deformable mirrors, Finite element methods, Zoom lenses, Active optics, Prototyping

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 13, 2011

Actuation for deformable thin-shelled composite mirrors

Proc. SPIE. 8031, Micro- and Nanotechnology Sensors, Systems, and Applications III

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Mirrors, Interferometers, Glasses, Composites, Adaptive optics, Deformable mirrors, Space telescopes, Zoom lenses, Prototyping

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 5, 2009

Optical requirements with turbulence correction for long-range biometrics

Proc. SPIE. 7306, Optics and Photonics in Global Homeland Security V and Biometric Technology for Human Identification VI

KEYWORDS: Diffraction, Point spread functions, Imaging systems, Image resolution, Wavefronts, Iris, Iris recognition, Image quality, Turbulence, Atmospheric propagation

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | July 23, 2008

Prototype 0.4 meter carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) telescope: specifications and initial testing

Proc. SPIE. 7018, Advanced Optical and Mechanical Technologies in Telescopes and Instrumentation

KEYWORDS: Carbon, Telescopes, Mirrors, Interferometers, Composites, Optical fabrication, Optical testing, Fiber reinforced polymers, Optics manufacturing, Prototyping

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | July 23, 2008

Meter class carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) telescope program at the Naval Research Laboratory

Proc. SPIE. 7018, Advanced Optical and Mechanical Technologies in Telescopes and Instrumentation

KEYWORDS: Carbon, Telescopes, Mirrors, Electronics, Interferometers, Adaptive optics, Fiber reinforced polymers, Analytical research, Optical instrument design, Prototyping

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | February 8, 2008

Performance of a MEMS reflective wavefront sensor

Proc. SPIE. 6888, MEMS Adaptive Optics II

KEYWORDS: Microelectromechanical systems, Actuators, Telescopes, Mirrors, Cameras, Image segmentation, Reflectivity, Wavefront sensors, Adaptive optics, Deformable mirrors

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | September 27, 2007

Open-loop performance of a MEMS reflective wavefront sensor

Proc. SPIE. 6711, Advanced Wavefront Control: Methods, Devices, and Applications V

KEYWORDS: Microelectromechanical systems, Actuators, Telescopes, Mirrors, Cameras, Reflectivity, Wavefront sensors, Adaptive optics, Deformable mirrors, Analytical research

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | February 14, 2007

Active zoom imaging for operationally responsive space

Proc. SPIE. 6467, MEMS Adaptive Optics

KEYWORDS: Microelectromechanical systems, Actuators, Telescopes, Mirrors, Imaging systems, Wavefronts, Micromirrors, Zoom lenses, Space operations, Active optics

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | February 9, 2007

MEMS reflective wavefront sensor

Proc. SPIE. 6467, MEMS Adaptive Optics

KEYWORDS: Microelectromechanical systems, Actuators, Mirrors, Reflectivity, Wavefront sensors, Wavefronts, Adaptive optics, Deformable mirrors, Collimation, Analytical research

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | September 7, 2006

Active optical zoom for space-based imaging

Proc. SPIE. 6307, Unconventional Imaging II

KEYWORDS: Optical components, Telescopes, Mirrors, Imaging systems, Sensors, Adaptive optics, Space telescopes, Zoom lenses, Active optics, Disk lasers

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | September 5, 2006

Liquid crystal based active optics

Proc. SPIE. 6289, Novel Optical Systems Design and Optimization IX

KEYWORDS: Electronics, Imaging systems, Lenses, Electrodes, Molecules, Wavefronts, Spatial light modulators, Liquid crystals, Active optics, Bandpass filters

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | August 4, 2006

Wavefront correction using micromirror arrays: comparing the efficacy of tip-tilt-piston and piston-only micromirror arrays

Proc. SPIE. 6342, International Optical Design Conference 2006

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Monochromatic aberrations, Telescopes, Mirrors, Optical design, Wavefronts, Turbulence, Micromirrors, Astronomical telescopes, Spherical lenses

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | February 23, 2006

Transmissive spatial light modulators with high figure-of-merit liquid crystals for foveated imaging applications

Proc. SPIE. 6135, Liquid Crystal Materials, Devices, and Applications XI

KEYWORDS: Diffraction, Modulation, Birefringence, Imaging systems, Reflectivity, Phase shift keying, Modulators, Spatial light modulators, Liquid crystals, Fluorine

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | January 23, 2006

MEMs based adaptive optics systems: the Naval Research Laboratory Program

Proc. SPIE. 6113, MEMS/MOEMS Components and Their Applications III

KEYWORDS: Microelectromechanical systems, Actuators, Mirrors, Imaging systems, Wavefronts, Adaptive optics, Atmospheric corrections, Zoom lenses, Analytical research

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | September 13, 2005

Optical testbed for comparative analysis of wavefront sensors

Proc. SPIE. 5892, Free-Space Laser Communications V

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Interferometers, Cameras, Wavefront sensors, Wavefronts, Deformable mirrors, Optical testing, Spatial light modulators, Liquid crystals, Analytical research

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | August 26, 2005

Wide field-of-view imaging system using a liquid crystal spatial light modulator

Proc. SPIE. 5874, Current Developments in Lens Design and Optical Engineering VI

KEYWORDS: Optical design, Imaging systems, Lenses, Reflectivity, Wavefronts, Computer simulations, Spatial light modulators, Liquid crystals, Human vision and color perception, Prototyping

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 25, 2005

Active optical zoom for laser communication

Proc. SPIE. 5793, Atmospheric Propagation II

KEYWORDS: Optical components, Optical design, Imaging systems, Receivers, Spatial light modulators, Telecommunications, Zoom lenses, Laser communications, Active optics, Laser systems engineering

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 19, 2005

Active optical zoom system

Proc. SPIE. 5798, Spaceborne Sensors II

KEYWORDS: Optical components, Mirrors, Optical design, Imaging systems, Lenses, Cameras, Spatial light modulators, Liquid crystals, Zoom lenses, Active optics

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 19, 2005

Large dynamic range wavefront control of micromachined deformable membrane mirrors

Proc. SPIE. 5798, Spaceborne Sensors II

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Imaging systems, Wavefronts, Adaptive optics, Integrated optics, Zoom lenses, Analytical research, Active optics, Michelson interferometers, Micromachined deformable membrane mirrors

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | October 20, 2004

Use of two deformable mirrors AO system for an interferometric testbed

Proc. SPIE. 5491, New Frontiers in Stellar Interferometry

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Mirrors, Imaging systems, Cameras, Wavefront sensors, Wavefronts, Adaptive optics, Deformable mirrors, Space telescopes, Scintillation

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | February 2, 2004

Non-mechanical zoom system

Proc. SPIE. 5234, Sensors, Systems, and Next-Generation Satellites VII

KEYWORDS: Optical components, Imaging systems, Lenses, Cameras, Wavefronts, Spatial light modulators, Liquid crystals, Zoom lenses, Analytical research, Active optics

SPIE Journal Paper | January 1, 2004

Adaptive optical zoom

Wick, David , Martinez, Ty

OE Vol. 43 Issue 01

KEYWORDS: Zoom lenses, Active optics, Adaptive optics, Optical components, Spatial light modulators, Imaging systems, Lenses, Optical design, Liquid crystals, Deformable mirrors

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | July 17, 2002

Wide-field-of-view foveated imaging system using a liquid crystal spatial light modulator

Proc. SPIE. 4715, Unmanned Ground Vehicle Technology IV

KEYWORDS: Eye, Image compression, Imaging systems, Adaptive optics, Data transmission, Surveillance, Spatial light modulators, Liquid crystals, Spatial resolution, Unmanned vehicles

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | February 1, 2002

Use of accelerometers to reduce dynamic range requirements in an adaptive optics system

Proc. SPIE. 4493, High-Resolution Wavefront Control: Methods, Devices, and Applications III

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Mirrors, Astronomy, Adaptive optics, Control systems, Ocean optics, Optical tracking, Astronomical imaging, Mirror mounts, Atmospheric optics

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | November 3, 1999

Holographic compensation of severe dynamic aberrations in membrane-mirror-based telescope systems

Proc. SPIE. 3760, High-Resolution Wavefront Control: Methods, Devices, and Applications

KEYWORDS: Diffraction, Telescopes, Mirrors, Holograms, Holography, Modulation, Cameras, Wavefronts, Collimation, Optically addressed spatial light modulators

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | October 20, 1998

Correction of large dynamic aberrations by real-time holography using electro-optical devices and nonlinear optical media

Proc. SPIE. 3432, Artificial Turbulence for Imaging and Wave Propagation

KEYWORDS: Diffraction, Telescopes, Mirrors, Holograms, Holography, Molecules, Photoresistors, Wavefronts, Liquid crystals, Optically addressed spatial light modulators

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | October 14, 1998

Development of a novel liquid crystal spatial light modulator for real-time holography

Proc. SPIE. 3475, Liquid Crystals II

KEYWORDS: Diffraction, Mirrors, Holography, Polarization, Spatial frequencies, Molecules, Liquid crystals, Optically addressed spatial light modulators, Ferroelectric LCDs, Diffraction gratings

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | July 7, 1998

Quantum theory of spontaneous emission from microcavities

Proc. SPIE. 3283, Physics and Simulation of Optoelectronic Devices VI

KEYWORDS: Semiconductors, Quantum wells, Luminescence, Photons, Electrons, Solids, Quantum physics, Excitons, Optical microcavities, Absorption

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | July 7, 1998

From normal-mode coupling to lasing: photoluminescence from a semiconductor microcavity

Proc. SPIE. 3283, Physics and Simulation of Optoelectronic Devices VI

KEYWORDS: Semiconductors, Quantum wells, Luminescence, Materials science, Excitons, Polaritons, Fermions, Optical microcavities, Absorption

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 1, 1996

Semiconductor microcavities in the strong coupling regime

Proc. SPIE. 2693, Physics and Simulation of Optoelectronic Devices IV

KEYWORDS: Semiconductors, Bistability, Mirrors, Quantum wells, Oscillators, Gallium arsenide, Reflectivity, Excitons, Optical microcavities, Absorption

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Conference Committee Involvement (23)

PW 2015 - Partners in Photonics: How small technology businesses can expand their capabilities with strategic partnerships

10 February 2015 |

Photonics West 2014 - Tech Transfer Showcase

6 February 2014 |

Micro- and Nanotechnology Sensors, Systems, and Applications III

25 April 2011 | Orlando, Florida, United States

SPIE DSS - Micro- and Nanotechnology Sensors, Systems, and Applications III

25 April 2011 |

Micro- and Nanotechnology Sensors, Systems, and Applications II

5 April 2010 | Orlando, Florida, United States

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