This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation. Active years: 2011.
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Years Active: 2011
Title: Nat Shankar: Innovator in Adaptive Optics Systems
Introduction
Nat Shankar is a prominent inventor based in San Jose, California. He has made significant contributions to the field of adaptive optics, particularly through his innovative patent. His work is instrumental in enhancing imaging systems, which have applications in various scientific and technological domains.
Latest Patents
Nat Shankar holds a patent for "Adaptive optics systems using pixelated spatial phase shifters." This adaptive optics system includes a spatial light modulator, a beamsplitter, a pixelated spatial phase shifter, a beam combiner, an imaging device, and a processor. The spatial light modulator modulates an incoming beam with an aberrated wavefront. The beamsplitter receives the modulated beam and divides it into a first beam and a second beam. The pixelated spatial phase shifter spatially phase shifts the second beam by at least two phases. The beam combiner interferes the spatially phase shifted second beam with the first beam to form at least two interferograms on the imaging device, which captures an image of the interferograms in a single frame. The processor determines the aberrated wavefront based on the interferograms and provides control signals to the spatial light modulator to mitigate aberrations.
Career Highlights
Nat Shankar is currently employed at Lockheed Martin Corporation, where he continues to develop cutting-edge technologies in optics and imaging. His expertise in adaptive optics has positioned him as a key player in advancing the capabilities of optical systems.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Nat has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Peter H. Chang and Avinash A. Honkan. These collaborations have fostered innovation and contributed to the success of various projects within the field.
Conclusion
Nat Shankar's contributions to adaptive optics systems exemplify the impact of innovative thinking in technology. His patent and work at Lockheed Martin Corporation highlight his role as a leading inventor in this specialized field.