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Coherent light enables optical measurements of exquisite sensitivity, advancing technologies for improved sensing and autonomous systems. From my previous work on gravitational physics, I will present a brief overview on technologies for laser-interferometric gravitational-wave observatories, particularly within the scope of the European mission LISA Pathfinder, to be launched at the end 2015. In addition, I will talk about my current work in novel and highly compact optomechanical systems and photonic crystals, optical micro-resonators with sensitivities below femtometer levels, as well as fiber-based non-destructive inspection techniques. To conclude, I will share my ideas on how to expand my research in optomechanical systems, optical technologies, and real-time data and image processing towards applications in robotics and intelligent systems.
Dr. Guzmán is an experimental physicist experienced in space instrumentation, particularly on laser interferometry and optomechanical technologies. Originally from Costa Rica, he obtained a bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Costa Rica. After his graduation, he moved to Germany, where he completed a Master of Science in Engineering Physics from the University of Oldenburg, and a doctorate in Physics from the University of Hannover, in collaboration with the Max Planck Insitute for Gravitational Physics. Subsequently, he was awarded a NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellowship (NPP) at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, working on the design of future space-based gravitational wave observatories. Since December 2012, he has been working as a Senior Research Associate at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on novel optomechanical sensors and optical micro-resonators.
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