What is it about?
Optical research often needs precise tools to measure and control light. This chapter describes how artificial intelligence, programming, and electronic systems can be combined to improve optical applications. The authors developed computer-based tools and prototypes, such as a laser micro-lithography system for material characterization, and irradiance meters that measure light intensity using LED arrays, photodiodes, and automated XY tables. By integrating microcontrollers, case-based reasoning software, and even portable devices like PDAs, the systems can perform more accurate, automated, and cost-effective measurements. These advances make it possible to design better optical experiments, control processes more reliably, and apply light-based technologies in fields such as illumination, micro-drilling, and quality control of light sources.
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Why is it important?
Optics and photonics are central to modern science and technology, from communications to renewable energy. This work is unique because it demonstrates how artificial intelligence and electronic automation can enhance optical tools, making them smarter, more cost-effective, and more versatile. By improving the precision of light measurements and material processing, these systems can accelerate progress in both scientific research and industrial applications. The integration of intelligent algorithms with low-cost electronics also opens opportunities for wider adoption of advanced optical techniques in laboratories and industries worldwide.
Perspectives
This research highlights the value of combining optics with artificial intelligence and electronic engineering. Future work could focus on refining automated irradiance meters, expanding applications of laser micro-lithography, and integrating these tools with other AI-driven systems. The chapter points to a future where optical devices are not only more efficient and precise but also smarter and more adaptable to diverse scientific and industrial needs.
Professor Rosenberg J Romero
Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Morelos
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This page is a summary of: Optical Application improved with Logistics of Artificial Intelligent and Electronic Systems, January 2012, IGI Global,
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-0297-7.ch017.
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