This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Corning Incorporated. Active years: 2016.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2016
Title: Innovations of Mai Phung in Optical Component Finishing
Introduction
Mai Phung is an accomplished inventor based in Rochester, NY (US). She has made significant contributions to the field of optical components, particularly in the finishing processes of alkaline earth metal fluoride optical elements. Her innovative methods have the potential to enhance the quality and performance of optical devices.
Latest Patents
Mai Phung holds a patent for her invention titled "Colloidal silica finishing of metal fluoride optical components." This invention is directed to a method for finishing alkaline earth metal fluoride optical components and to the optical elements produced using this method. In the last polishing step, the method utilizes a colloidal silica polishing slurry containing silica particles with a particle size of less than 500 nm. Additionally, after colloidal silica polishing, a megasonic cleaning step with a high pH detergent cleaning solution is employed to remove any silica residue on the polished optical component. The resulting optic has a polished and unetched surface roughness of less than 0.5 nm, a surface roughness of less than 0.6 nm after polishing and etching, and a step height of less than 6 nm. Mai's innovative approach significantly improves the quality of optical components.
Career Highlights
Mai Phung is currently employed at Corning Incorporated, where she continues to develop and refine her inventions. Her work at Corning has allowed her to collaborate with leading experts in the field and contribute to advancements in optical technology.
Collaborations
Mai has worked alongside notable colleagues such as Robert Sabia and Jiangwei Feng. Their collaborative efforts have further enhanced the research and development of optical components.
Conclusion
Mai Phung's contributions to the field of optical component finishing demonstrate her innovative spirit and dedication to advancing technology. Her patented methods are paving the way for improved optical devices, showcasing the importance of her work in the industry.