Dr. Mike Thorpe
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- Holds a B.S. in Physics from Western Washington University
- Earned a Ph.D. in Laser Physics from the University of Colorado/JILA
- Specializes in laser remote sensing, laser frequency stabilization, and molecular spectroscopy and detection
- Developed a novel molecular spectroscopy technique under the guidance of Dr. Jun Ye and Nobel Laureate Dr. Jan Hall
- Initially served as Lead Optical Scientist at Bridger Photonics
- Led the development of Bridger Photonics' first two products: the MIR Series laser and the SLM-IM dimensional metrology system
- Has led the development of several remote gas sensing technologies for the EPA, NASA, and DOE to detect atmospheric CO2, ozone, and methane
- Recipient of a Small Business Postdoctoral Fellowship from the National Science Foundation
- Awarded a National Research Council Postdoctoral Fellowship at NIST
- Received an Optical Science and Engineering Program Fellowship from the National Science Foundation
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude with Honors in Physics from Western Washington University
- Awarded the J.J. Veit Memorial Scholarship at Western Washington University
About Bridger Photonics
Bridger Photonics, founded in 2006 in Bozeman, Montana, specializes in laser-based length metrology and advanced methane emissions detection technologies.