Spotlight: All Things Gratings — With Dave Ventola, Omega Optical

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with David Ventola from Omega Optical about the complete gratings value chain and advancements in optical grating technology.

In this discussion with Omega Optical’s David Ventola, a leading authority on diffraction technology, "All Things Photonics" navigates the complete gratings value chain, from concept and design, to replication and fabrication, to application and deployment. A mature technology, optical grating innovation is measured today by industry-driven advancements that are found in the marketplace. Omega Optical’s Prism Award-winning DeepUV Transmission Gratings are one such solution.Spotlight from "All Things Photonics"® is a special series of intimate sit-down conversations with preeminent figures in our industry.Sponsored by:Hamamatsu – www.Hamamatsu.comOmega Optical - www.omega-optical.com

People in this episode

Host: All Things Photonics

Guest: David Ventola

Topics covered

• diffraction technology
• optical gratings
• gratings value chain
• innovation
• fabrication
• application

Keywords

• diffraction
• optical grating
• DeepUV Transmission Gratings
• fabrication
• application
• innovation

Sponsors

Hamamatsu, Omega Optical

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Omega Optical

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