Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
MATLAB code for determining parameters of preliminary design (in progress)
Design of experimental set-up for lens system (in progress)
Familiarizing with Zemax simulation environment (in progress)
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Calculated necessary design given system requirements
Determined preliminary design of lens set-up
Contacted representatives from ThorLabs and EdmundOptics to consult about parts
Determined lens types, and light source components for design
Met and discussed with ECE partners
Allocated tasks among all group members
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Finalize the specifications of the preliminary design of the lens system (Andy, Winnie, Zijun)
Improve expertise with using Zemax (Zijun, Andy, Winnie)
Draft of design of the experimental set-up (Andy, Winnie)
Begin CAD (Andy, Winnie)
Design of lens mounting (Winnie)
Design of base for lenses (Andy)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
N/A
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Looked into Physics professors (Professor Ford) with access to Zemax and contacted them. At this point we do not have a response.
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
N/A
Risks and Areas of Concern
Some undesirable optical effects unable to be simulated.
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Zemax software (non-trial)
Schedule
Upcoming Milestone
Finalize lens system
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Spent: $0
Remaining: $1500
Progress on Report and Webpage
Webpage updated with design proposal presentation
Began the partial report