Peter Kupinski, Optimax's Chief Operating Officer, brings extensive experience in precision optics manufacturing, having worked in the field since 2003.
Before joining Optimax in 2011, Peter focused much of his career as an engineer and engineering manager, particularly in developing optical coatings for high-energy laser applications. His deep expertise in this specialized area of optics has been instrumental in driving engineering innovations and advancing Optimax’s capabilities in high-performance laser optics.
Publications
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Laser Mirror Design Tradeoffs Impact Optical System PerformanceIn addition to tradeoffs between mirror reflectivity, wavefront, laser-damage threshold, and cost, new low-stress coatings offer weight, geometry, and...Read More
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Defect-testing optical coatings for directed energy applicationsThe use of high-power continuous wave (CW) lasers in the emerging directed energy (DE) market has put greater emphasis on the quality of optical coatings.Read More
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Production of high laser induced damage thresholdsCompleting our suite of deposition equipment, we are developing a new Ion Beam Sputtering (IBS) System with different substrate configurations.Read More
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Rapid Prototyping of Ultrafast MirrorsRapid prototyping capabilities in designing and producing optical coatings to support the ultrafast market.Read More
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Antireflection Coatings for Space ApplicationsSpace can be a harsh environment for optical coatings. Optimax has successfully provided antireflection (AR) coatings for a wide range of space...Read More
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Designing and Selecting an Optical Cleaning ProcessEvery optical application requires a "clean" optical surface. However, what defines "clean" is subjective and is based on the needs of the application. Read More
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Optical Systems: Transmissive high-energy laser opticsThere are many decisions to make when designing, specifying, manufacturing, and testing optical components for high-energy laser systems — each is a...Read More
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Optimax ‐OTR Coatings for Extreme Environmental ResistanceOptimax has developed a novel optical coating (OTR‐AR). OTR coatings have been demonstrated to provide excellent resistance to latent scratching, staining...Read More
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Measurement considerations when specifying optical coatingsDesign, specification, and procurement of optical coatings all benefit when the designer has a good understanding of measurement techniques and...Read More