The lecture will take place at 18:00 on June 13th, 2025, at the Hotel Maritim in Stuttgart, Germany.
Peter de Groot’s Contributions and Expertise in Optical Innovation
Dr. de Groot holds over 140 U.S. patents, and he is recognised internationally for innovation in applied optics, his contributions share the stage with many outstanding advances in optical instrumentation for precision measurements. In a lecture titled “Did I Invent That? Reflections on Creativity and Innovation in Optics,” Dr. de Groot will explore the true nature of invention. Drawing from a career that bridges basic research and the study of classical optics, he will discuss how many modern advances rest upon the foundational work of generations past and examines the fine line between originality and reinvention.
Insights into Optical Metrology and Technological Advances
“Innovation is often a reinterpretation of brilliant ideas that came before us,” Dr. de Groot says. “The core concepts of optical science such as coherence, interference, and holography, were explored long before today’s advanced light sources and detectors made them applicable to industries like semiconductor manufacturing and quantum imaging. To invent, one must first understand the past.” Attendees can expect:
- Engaging stories from the frontiers of optical metrology, including insights into coherence scanning interferometric microscopy for surface mapping.
- Heterodyne encoders for displacement measurement.
- Manufacturing metrology.
- Interferometric micro-ellipsometry.
Zygo’s Participation in the DGaO Exhibition
Zygo will also be exhibiting at the associated DGaO exhibition, showcasing its latest innovations in optical metrology.
