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University of Rochester. Robert Earl Hopkins (June 30, 1915 – July 4, 2009) was president of the Optical Society of America in 1973. [1] Recognized as an expert in optical instrument design, aspheric optics, interferometry, lasers, and lens testing, Hopkins has been characterized as the "father of optical engineering."
Robert E. Hopkins was born on 21 September 1886 in Ottawa, Kansas, USA. He was a writer, known for San Francisco (1936), Saratoga (1937) and The Florodora Girl (1930). He was married to Grace Hayes and Ethel Mae King.
- Robert E. Hopkins
- December 21, 1966
- September 21, 1886
In 1953, he co-founded Tropel, Inc., a firm dedicated to manufacturing precision optical systems and instruments for industry. His achievements at building Tropel and the success of one of his professional colleagues, John H. Bruning, led to the creation of the Robert E. Hopkins Center for Optical Design and Engineering in 2007.
Robert E. Hopkins. Ship Designation: -. Date Lost: Sunday, February 7, 1943. U-Boat Attack in the North Atlantic. The Tanker SS Robert E. Hopkins was torpedoed by U-402 while en convoy to Glasgow Scotland. The ship was struck by two torpedoes within seven minutes. The second strike took out the ship's boilers. ...
Jul 16, 2009 · Optics Innovator Hopkins Dies. ITHACA, N.Y., July 16, 2009 – Robert E. Hopkins, widely characterized as the “father of optical engineering” and recognized as an expert and innovator in optical instrument design, aspheric optics, interferometry, lasers and lens testing, died July 4. He was 94.
American Steam tanker. 57 (15 dead and 42 survivors). At 03.52 hours on 7 Feb 1943 the Robert E. Hopkins (Master Rene Blanc) in station #115 of convoy SC-118 was hit by one stern torpedo from U-402 about 650 miles west of Malin Head. The ship had been missed with a spread of two torpedoes before being hit on the starboard side forward of the #1 ...
Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Connecticut. On February 4, 1968 Sergeant Hopkins was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Connecticut. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
