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Transmission-mode geometric phase

Project Description:

Transmission Stokes parameters of nanoscale thin films will be measured and converted to geometric phase data.

Faculty Name and Email:

Akhlesh Lakhtakia axl4@psu.edu

Research Area(s):

Geometric phase and nanoscale thin films

Number of Available Positions:

1

Project Start Date:

Spring 2026

Remote or In-Person or Hybrid?

In-person (lab-based)

Estimated Time Commitment:

8

Potential for Summer Research Continuation:

Maybe

Potential for Research Credit (496/497) or Independent Study:

Yes

Required Courses or Skills:

E SC 400H

Preferred Student Background: