Extreme AO with MagAO-X
Using incoherent sparkles to callibrate pyramid WFS.
Welcome!
I am a graduate student at the University of Arizona as a University Fellow and NSF Graduate Fellow. I work on the MagAO-X extreme adaptive optics instrument, capable of directly imaging planets around other stars. My research has intrest lie in novel adpative optics techniques, from predictive control, ground based control, and now high performace calibrations.
Research Work
Ground Layer AO on 'imaka
Comparing performance across four wavelengths to show GLAO performance into the blue.
Wind profiling with AO telemetry
Using GLAO look telemetry to predict wind direction, speed, and height.
Predictive control on Keck II
Working with Epirically orthogonal Functions to implement predicive AO control on Keck.
Compact AO for Radial Velocity Telescopes
Working with JPL and the Caltech KPIC team to create an optical design to center fiber fed RV designs.
AO Testbed
Working on an in-house test bed for algorithm work.