TM4-Vibration Control for Precision Applications – Part 1
TA4-Vibration Control for Precision Applications – Part 2
Dr. Vyacheslav Ryaboy (MKS, Inc., retired)
Part 1 Tuesday, October 27, 2026 (8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon)
Part 2 Tuesday, October 27, 2026 (1:30 PM – 5:30 PM)
The course explores the effects of vibration on the performance of precision applications, as well as methods and devices for mitigating this impact. The emphasis is on optical and optomechanical systems. The principal methods of vibration control, such as damping and isolation, are described using mathematical models and real-world examples. Vibration measurements and environmental standards are presented as applicable to optomechanical systems. State-of-the-art vibration control systems are reviewed, including pneumatic and elastomeric isolators, damping treatments, and active control systems.
Learning Outcomes
The course will enable the students to:
- Perform simple vibration measurements according to best practices and standards.
- Estimate vibration environments for possible impact on precision systems.
- Formulate requirements for vibration control systems.
- Model and calculate vibration properties of simple mechanical systems and structures.
- Describe properties of various types of state-of-the-art vibration control systems.
- Specify and use vibration control systems.
Reference: V.M. Ryaboy, Vibration Control for Optomechanical Systems, World Scientific, 2022, 280 p.
Vyacheslav M. “Slava” Ryaboy is recently retired as a Fellow and Chief Mechanical Engineer at MKS Inc. Photonics Solutions Division (Newport Corporation) in Irvine, CA. He played the leading role in the development of multiple vibration control product lines. He teaches a class on Vibration Control at the University of California, Irvine Continuing Education. He is the author of Vibration Control for Optomechanical Systems (World Scientific, 2022), numerous papers and inventions. He holds a PhD and a Doctor of Sciences degree from Lomonosov Moscow State University.