Sample interview questions: Have you ever worked on any projects related to the development of optical devices for astronomical instrumentation?
Sample answer:
Development of Optical Devices for Astronomical Instrumentation
- Led the design and fabrication of a novel fiber-optic delay line interferometer for the Large Binocular Telescope, enabling high-precision radial velocity measurements for exoplanet detection.
- Developed innovative holographic optical elements used in the High-Resolution Camera (HRC) for the James Webb Space Telescope, enhancing the instrument’s spectral filtering and resolving power.
- Contributed to the development of an advanced wavefront sensor for the Gemini Planet Imager, providing real-time atmospheric turbulence compensation for sharp exoplanet imaging.
- Participated in the design and characterization of the Subaru Prime Focus Spectrograph (PFS), focusing on the optical performance of its Integral Field Unit (IFU) and providing key insights into the instr… Read full answer