Apr 27, 20202 min readWeek 12b: Faster and FasterThis past week we were able to improve upon our GPU processing code. We found that when converting framing from the CPU to the GPU it was...
Apr 20, 20201 min readWeek 11b: NumPy to CuPyThis past week we were able to successfully implement all of the processing with CuPy. While our previous workarounds for implementing...
Apr 5, 20202 min readWeek 10b: Translating NumPy to CuPyTo start off this week we ran tests comparing each aspect of the processing code to determine the breakdown of the processing time. Table...
Mar 30, 20201 min readWeek 9b: Change of CircumstancesUnfortunately, due to the circumstances of COVID-19, we are no longer able to continue with the hardware research, development, and...
Mar 8, 20204 min readWeek 8b: AOD Sweeping and CuPy AccelerationAlex This week I was able to successfully utilize the controller software for its sweeping function. While changing parameters, I found...
Mar 1, 20202 min readWeek 7b: AOD and CuPyAlex This week, we were able to make progress on understanding the functionality of the AOD. After experimenting with the function...
Feb 23, 20202 min readWeek 6b: Figuring It OutAlex This past week I worked more on the AOD with Dr. Asghari. This time, we employed the MS054 oscilloscope to utilize its fast...
Feb 17, 20202 min readWeek 5b: ContinuityAlex Esclamado This past week I worked to better understand the Brimrose AOD. I connected it to the MDO4104C Mixed Domain Oscilloscope...
Feb 9, 20203 min readWeek 4b: Upwards and OnwardsThis past week we dedicated our efforts towards hardware improvement and software development. Alex Esclamado This past week I worked to...
Feb 2, 20202 min readWeek 03b: Trial and ErrorThis week we continued our efforts in software development and hardware improvement. Alex Esclamado: This past week I tried to run some...
Jan 27, 20202 min readWeek 02b: Picking it ApartThis week we continued our efforts in software development and hardware improvement. Alex Esclamdo: This past week I researched more into...
Jan 21, 20201 min readWeek 01b: Divide and ConquerThis week we will begin dividing up the work for this project. Alex will be focusing on improving and maintaining the hardware while...
Nov 25, 20191 min readWeek 11: ComplicationsThis past week we attempted to run the system in full to test the link speed of a USB 3.0 connection. However, we ran into some...
Nov 18, 20192 min readWeek 10: Putting it TogetherThis past week we assembled the new PC system. Pictures of all the components as well as the full build can be seen below. Our plan was...
Nov 11, 20192 min readWeek 9: Scopes and Transfer SpeedsThis week we took a closer look at the available oscilloscopes in the lab as well as the new Kphotonics compact femtosecond laser module....
Nov 4, 20193 min readWeek 8: Putting it TogetherThis past week, we finalized the PC component list with the help of Dr. Asghari and graduate student Max Hushahn. After considering the...
Oct 28, 20192 min readWeek 7: Interim Review & DecisionsThis past week the Ultrafast Imaging team gave a Midterm Review featuring the LMU Seaver Electrical Engineering faculty. Information was...
Oct 21, 20192 min readWeek 6: Midterm PreparationsThis past week was dedicated to further preparations for the upcoming Midterm Review. We proceeded to run the system and produce various...
Oct 14, 20193 min readWeek 5: Picking PartsWeekly Recap - Alex Esclamado This past week we performed another walkthrough with Dr. Asghari. We learned about the trigger modules...
Oct 7, 20196 min readWeek 4 Digging InWeekly Recap This week we did another system walkthrough with Dr. Asghari. There were some complications in seeing the signal produced by...
