Partnership for excellence in superpreciseoptics
Project ID:EF16_026/0008390
Provider:Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic
Period:Jan 01, 2019 - Dec 31, 2022
Principal Investigator:doc. RNDr. Šulc Miroslav, Ph.D.

Aims of the project: The project Partnership for Excellence in Superprecise Optics develops long-term cooperation with the research centre TOPTEC ÚFP AV ČR and its industrial partners Crytur (Turnov, Czech Republic), a world producer of crystals and crystal optics, and Asphericon GmbH (Jena, Germany) leader in the field of aspherical optics. It creates the conditions for solving the scientific problems associated with the preparation of new generation optical systems. It deals with the development and characterization of new materials, especially crystals produced in Crytur, and thin layers and structures of required properties. The project emphasizes the development of the technologies (CNC and pressing) of obtaining and machining surfaces of predominantly nontrivial optical elements (aspherical and freeform elements). It deals with suppression of periodic structures and minimization of subsurface damage during final surface finishing. The project explores new methods of designing unique complex optical systems, which also take into account the possibility of systems implementation and the economic aspect of their production. The proposed technological processes for the materials and components are tested in industrial plant operations and the feedback provided by them provides a further degree of optimization in all areas of collaborative research. The project envisages the development of new interferometric measuring methods, which allow to determine (with extreme accuracy) the shape and quantitative properties of non-trivial surfaces or the 3D map of the refractive index distribution. These measurements are absolutely crucial for achieving progress in the accuracy and repeatability of all activities and for their subsequent implementation in partner development and production chains. The project will create a new common measurement infrastructure for the TOPTEC Centre, which will be accessible to partners to verify their new technologies and properties of optical elements. The project will make it possible to combine the results of basic research with the extraordinary know-how of industrial partners and enable a significant progress in the development of optical systems, which none of the partners could achieve independently.

Results:

Guesmi M., Thoř T., Procháska F., Hlubučková M., Kanclíř V., Taboubi O., Šeděnková I., Žídek K.: Sub-bandgap laser-induced fluorescence in the CaF2 via a linear process. Journal of Luminescence 278 [March] (2025) č. článku 121023. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Miller V., Žídek K.: High-precision FoM measurement setup for Ti:sapphire crystals. Applied Optics 62 [5] (2023) 1345-1350. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Procháska F., Tomka D., Vavruška P., Paprčková M., Melich R., Matoušek O., Lhomé E.: Innovative process for precise grinding of optical free-form elements. Journal of Instrumentation 18 [4] (2023) č. článku P04022. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Mach M., Stašík M., Kaván F., Mokrý P., Lédl V., Psota P.: Subaperture stitching digital holographic microscopy for precise wear volume measurement in tribology. Applied Optics 62 [8] (2023) 2137-2144. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Dušek M., Gayde J.Ch., Šulc M.: Wavefront aberration detection of a Structured Laser Beam using artificial intelligence and its application in alignment. Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering. Bellingham: SPIE, 2023, č. článku 126690E. ISBN 978-151066552-1. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]
[SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications. Sn Diego (US), 20.08.2023-25.08.2023]

Junek J., Žídek K.: Nanosecond compressive fluorescence lifetime microscopy imaging via the RATS method with a direct reconstruction of lifetime maps. Optics Express 31 [4] (2023) 5181-5199. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Psota P., Kredba J., Stašík M., Nečásek J., Matoušek O., Lédl V.: Absolute wavelength scanning interferometry for measuring the thickness of optical elements. Optics Express 31 [3] (2023) 3565-3578. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Stašík M., Kredba J., Nečásek J., Lédl V., Fuchs U., Psota P.: Aspheric surface measurement by absolute wavelength scanning interferometry with model-based retrace error correction. Optics Express 31 [8] (2023) 12449-12462. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Lukeš J., Kanclíř V., Václavík J., Melich R., Fuchs U., Žídek K.: Optically modified second harmonic generation in silicon oxynitride thin films via local layer heating. Scientific Reports 13 [1] (2023) č. článku 8658. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Klein L., Touš J., Žídek K.: Spatially encoded hyperspectral compressive microscope for ultrabroadband VIS/NIR hyperspectral imaging. Applied Optics 62 [15] (2023) 4030-4039. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Mach M., Psota P., Žídek K., Mokrý P.: On-chip digital holographic interferometry for measuring wavefront deformation in transparent samples. Optics Express 31 [11] (2023) 17185-17200. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Guesmi M., Kanclíř V., Thoř T., Taboubi O., Šeděnková I., Panthi Y., Pfleger J., Žídek K.: Study of defects in fused silica via a Franck-Condon analysis. Journal of Luminescence 257 [May] (2023) č. článku 119668. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Špína M., Procháska F.: Effect of change in a normative approach on he evaluation of surface scratches on high-precision optical surfaces. Applied Optics 61 [7] (2022) 1593-1599. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Kokori A., Tsiaras A., Edwards B., Pintr P.: ExoClock Project. II. A Large-scale Integrated Study with 180 Updated Exoplanet Ephemerides. Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series 258 [2] (2022) č. článku 40. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Beneš J., Procháska F., Rail Z., Tomka D., Pravdová L., Číp O.: Production and measuring methods and procedures in precision optical cavities production. Journal of Instrumentation 17 [2] (2022) č. článku P02012. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Thoř T., Rubešová K., Jakeš V., Kučerková R., Nikl M.: Preparation and luminescence characterization of Cu-doped lithium aluminate ceramics within the Li2O-Al2O3 system. Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology 103 [3] (2022) 898-907. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Klein L., Kristoffersen A. S., Touš J., Žídek K.: Versatile compressive microscope for hyperspectral transmission and fluorescence lifetime imaging. Optics Express 30 [9] (2022) 15708-15720. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Guesmi M., Veselá P., Žídek K.: Targeted generation of complex temporal pulse profiles. Scientific Reports 12 [1] (2022) č. článku 3827. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Junek J., Žídek K.: Noise effect on 2D photoluminescence decay analysis using the RATS method in a single-pixel camera configuration. Optics Express 30 [8] (2022) 12654-12669. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Karabyn V., M?střík J., Tveryanov?ch Y., Bezdička P., H?m?cs D., Frumarová B., Knotek P., Wágner T.: Phase-change trans?t?on of chalcogen?de system Ge8Sb2-xB?xTe11 th?n f?lm us?ng s?ngle femtosecond laser pulses. Chalcogenide Letters 19 [12] (2022) 909-925. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Hlubuček J., Lukeš J., Václavík J., Žídek K.: Differential coded aperture single-snapshot spectral imaging. Optics Letters 47 [9] (2022) 2342-2345. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Guesmi M., Žídek K.: Calibration of the pixel crosstalk in spatial light modulators for 4f pulse shaping. Applied Optics 60 [25] (2021) 7648-7652. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Thoř T., Procházková A., Procháska F., Doleček R., Špína M., Václavík J., Sedlmaier T., Mulser M.: Development of an ultraprecision metal mirror on additively manufactured Ti-6Al-4V. Applied Optics 60 [31] (2021) 9919-9924. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Procháska F., Machek M., Václavík J., Karabyn V.: Minimization of CaF2 spherical surface deformation caused by annealing. Optical Engineering 60 [11] (2021) č. článku 115101. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Junek J., Žídek K.: Fluorescence lifetime imaging via spatio-temporal speckle patterns in a single-pixel camera configuration. Optics Express 29 [4] (2021) 5538-5551. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Hlubuček J., Lukeš J., Václavík J., Žídek K.: Enhancement of CASSI by a zero-order image employing a single detector. Applied Optics 60 [5] (2021) 1463-1469. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Das N., Kanclíř V., Mokrý P., Žídek K.: Bulk and interface second harmonic generation in the Si3N4 thin films deposited via ion beam sputtering. Journal of Optics 23 [2] (2021) č. článku 024003. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Alvarez S., Lin W., Abdellah M., Meng J., Žídek K., Pullerits T., Zheng K.: Charge Carrier Diffusion Dynamics in Multisized Quaternary Alkylammonium-Capped CsPbBr3 Perovskite Nanocrystal Solids. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces 13 [37] (2021) 44742-44750. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Pintr P., Plávalová E., Peřinová V., Lukš A.: Taxonomy of Extrasolar Systems for the Main Sequence Stars. Solar System Research 55 [6] (2021) 620-624. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Kanclíř V., Václavík J., Žídek K.: Precision of silicon oxynitride refractive-index profile retrieval using optical characterization. Acta Physica Polonica A 143 [3] (2021) 215-221. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Kredba J., Psota P., Stašík M., Lédl V., Veselý L., Nečásek J.: Absolute interferometry for fast and precise radius measurement. Optics Express 29 [8] (2021) 12531-12542. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Psota P., Stašík M., Kredba J., Lédl V., Nečásek J.: Measurement of radius of curvature directly in the interferometer confocal position. Applied Optics 60 [15] (2021) 4485-4490. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Čech J., Václavík J., Mach O., Doleček R., Pleštil J.: Robust System for Hyperspectral Imaging in the LWIR Spectral Region with Uncooled Thermal Detector. Workshop on Hyperspectral Image and Signal Processing, Evolution in Remote Sensing. Piscataway: IEEE, 2021, 2021-March (2021), č. článku 9483954. ISBN 9781665436014. ISSN 2158-6276. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]
[11th Workshop on Hyperspectral Imaging and Signal Processing - Evolution in Remote Sensing. online (US), 24.03.2021-26.03.2021]

Veselá P., Žídek K.: Influence of the delay line jitter on the SHG FROG reconstruction. Optics Express 29 [3] (2021) 4392-4404. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Stašík M., Psota P., Lédl V., Kredba J.: Subaperture stitching computation time optimization using a system of linear equations. Applied Optics 60 [27] (2021) 8556-8568. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Procháska F., Nejezchleb K., Beneš J., Matoušek O., Tomka D.: Yag laser rod 3d corrective process optimization through tool influent function shape inspection. Applied Sciences-Basel 10 [22] (2020) 1-9, č. článku 8194. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Junek J., Ondič L., Žídek K.: Random temporal laser speckles for the robust measurement of sub-microsecond photoluminescence decay. Optics Express 28 [8] (2020) 12363-12372, č. článku 3. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Klein L., Žídek K.: Collection of micromirror-modulated light in the single-pixel broadband hyperspectral microscope. Review of Scientific Instruments 91 [6] (2020) č. článku 5132337. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Psota P., Tang H., Pooladvand K., Furlong C., Rosowski J. J., Cheng J. T., Lédl V.: Multiple angle digital holography for the shape measurement of the unpainted tympanic membrane. Optics Express 28 [17] (2020) 24614-24628. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]

Václavík J., Veselý M., Doleček R.: Optical design of the RODES hyperspectral LWIR imager. SPIE: Optics and Measurement 2019 International Conference. Bellingham: SPIE, 2019, Roč. 11385 (2019), č. článku 113850L. ISBN 978-1-5106-3548-7. [ Abstract ] [ Link ]
[Optics and Measurement International Conference. Liberec (CZ), 08.10.2019-10.10.2019]

Rail Z., Melich Z., Šrajer B., Vápenka D., Tomka D., Thoř T., Pintr P., Macner D.: Bakerova širokoúhlá fotografická komora s paraboloidickým zrcadlem. Člověk ve svém pozemském a kosmickém prostředí. Úpice: Hvězdárna v Úpici, 2020, s. 41-59. ISBN 978-80-86303-56-7. [ Abstract ]
[Člověk ve svém pozemském a kosmickém prostředí. Úpice (CZ), 21.05.2019-23.05.2019]

Rail Z., Melich Z., Šrajer B., Vápenka D., Tomka D., Thoř T., Macner D.: Zbytkové vady Gajduškova objektivu o průměru 200 mm a ohniskové vzdálenosti 3480 mm Hvězdárny a planetária v Hradci Králové. Člověk ve svém pozemském a kosmickém prostředí. Úpice: Hvězdárna v Úpici, 2020, s. 9-21. ISBN 978-80-86303-56-7. [ Abstract ]
[Člověk ve svém pozemském a kosmickém prostředí. Úpice (CZ), 21.05.2019-23.05.2019]

Rail Z., Melich Z., Šrajer B., Šípová G., Ulrichová I., Franců H., Melich R., Vápenka D., Tomka D., Thoř T.: Technologie výroby spojky achromatického dubletu. Člověk ve svém pozemském a kosmickém prostředí. Úpice: Hvězdárna v Úpici, 2020, s. 22-40. ISBN 978-80-86303-56-7. [ Abstract ]
[Člověk ve svém pozemském a kosmickém prostředí. Úpice (CZ), 21.05.2019-23.05.2019]