Optical Architecture
Concept development, requirements flow-down, optical layout, trade studies, and detailed design.
Laser • Optics • Space Photonics
Advanced Optical Systems for Space and Beyond
Expert consulting in optical design, high-power laser systems, free-space optical communications, Zemax modeling, imaging systems, and optical integration.
Innovative DesignsCutting-edge optical architectures
Proven ResultsHigh-performance systems delivered
Collaborative ApproachFrom concept to test
About the Principal Consultant
Joseph H. Zarrabi, Ph.D.
Senior Optical Systems Consultant
Dr. Joseph Zarrabi is a senior optical engineer and laser scientist with over 25 years of experience designing and developing advanced optical systems for aerospace, defense, communications, high-power lasers, imaging, and photonics applications.
- Expert in Zemax OpticStudio optical design and modeling
- Specialized in free-space optical communications
- High-power laser systems and beam delivery
- Imaging systems and optical instrumentation
- System integration, optical testing, and performance optimization
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Core Expertise
Specialized Optical and Photonics Capabilities
Optical Design & Modeling
Zemax OpticStudio, FRED, ray tracing, tolerance analysis, MTF, stray light, and system optimization.
High-Power Laser Systems
Fiber lasers, solid-state lasers, beam delivery, diagnostics, laser diode testing, and integration.
Free-Space Optical Communications
LEO/GEO optical links, terminals, pointing and tracking systems, beam expanders, and link budgets.
Imaging Systems
Camera optics, LIDAR, SWIR imaging, custom lens design, receiver optics, and instrumentation.
System Integration
Opto-mechanical design, alignment, metrology, qualification, and production acceptance testing.
Analysis & Simulation
MATLAB, LabVIEW, COMSOL Multiphysics, performance modeling, automation, and optical test development.
Services
Consulting Services
Zemax Consulting
Model development, optimization, beam expanders, lens design, ray tracing, and tolerance budgets.
Laser Systems
High-power fiber lasers, pump diode testing, beam diagnostics, power handling, and laser safety input.
Space Optical Communications
Satellite optical terminals, pointing optics, receiver optics, transmitter optics, and link modeling.
Representative Experience
Project Background
LEO Satellite Laser Transmission: Optical system design for kW-class fiber laser transmission from a LEO satellite to a ground terminal.
Free-Space Optical Terminals: Optical architecture for GEO/LEO satellite communication camera and laser systems.
High-Power Fiber Lasers: Optical diagnostics and integration for kW-class fiber laser systems.
3D LIDAR and SWIR Imaging: Multi-wavelength laser systems integrated with precision imaging receivers.
DWDM Fiber Communications: Long-haul fiber-optic system modeling including dispersion, nonlinear effects, and signal integrity.