Physics Program Presents

Summer Research Talks!

Join us for a talk by Fonsea Bagchi and Belen Gutierrez, who developed computational methods to characterize defects in optical coatings used in precision instruments like LIGO gravitational wave detectors. Using SMUTHI electromagnetic scattering simulations, their research modeled how individual defects of varying size, shape, and position within coating layers scatter light. Their work demonstrates that defect position within the coating significantly affects scattering signatures, and provides a framework for improving coating quality assessment in  gravitational wave detectors.

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For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].

Time: 12:00 pm EDT/GMT-4

Location: Brody Lab - Hegeman 107

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