So what in the world does someone study to learn to design something like that? Computer Engineering with a PhD in experimental physics?
So what in the world does someone study to learn to design something like that? Computer Engineering with a PhD in experimental physics?
But none of this is that innovative — anyone familiar with optical tables would be able to conceive of “optical table, but safe plug and play”. [1]
To actually productize that vision:
- product/mechanical engineer for the case + fittings
- someone with a undergrad in optics, preferably familiar with laser tables
- an SDE familiar with embedded systems
- an EE familiar with embedded systems
[1] For people who may not be familiar with optical systems, many labs use plates like these onto which standard components are placed:
https://eksmaoptics.com/opto-mechanical-components/optical-t...
And in use:
This might allow for set-up, alignment and conduction of an experiment within the short time allotted in educational settings, which would be quite a challenge using less smart constituents.