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Hi, I'm YiYun Wu.
I’m a recent M.S. graduate with research experience in diffractive optical element (DOE) design and micro/nanofabrication.
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Optics Projects
Lens Design
A collection of my lens design projects created using Code V and Zemax.
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Home-Kit Michelson Interferometer - 12/8/2021
Assembled and tested an inexpensive home-kit Michelson interferometer that can be used for outreach.
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Coding Projects
Sudoku Puzzle Solver - 7/1/2021
A C program that solves sudoku puzzles instantly (using logic only, no brute force).
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RNG Using Boson Sampling - 8/23/2022
Used boson sampling simulation to create a random number generator and Monte Carlo integral solver.
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Music
Charlie Chaplin’s “The Kid” - 8/10/2025
Played accompaniment for Chaplin's "The Kid" at Greenwood Features in Bethel, CT. The music for this video was recorded during our last rehearsal and edited by the amazing Michael Bank.
Orchestra at Shelter Rock - 8/3/2025
The program features Mahler's Song of the Earth. Thank you so much Stephen for inviting me to play with this orchestra!
Danbury Community Orchestra - 5/9/2025
The program was titled "Expanding Horizons" and featured music from Maria de Barratta, Saint Saens, and Sibelius. Special thanks to Lori and Stephen for giving me the opportunity to serve as concertmaster.
Civic Orchestra of New Haven - 5/4/2025
The program was titled "Roots & Reflections" and featured music from Still, Dvorak, Mussorgsky, and Alfven. Special thanks to Taeshik for being my carpool to rehearsal every week.
Danbury Community Orchestra - 11/22/2024
The program was titled "A Heritage of Music from Women Composers" and featured music from Florence Price, Henriette de Beaumesnil, and Louise Farrenc.
Reinecke Piano Quartet in D Major - 5/6/2024
Thank you to Elliott Blum (piano), Sam Rodriguez (viola), Julian Hodge (cello), and Dr. Fanya Lin (faculty coach). All the best for your future endeavors!
Schumann Piano Quartet - 5/9/2023
Special thanks to my friends and amazing musicians: Elliott Blum (piano), Sam Rodriguez (viola), Julian Hodge (cello), Andrew Nix (page-turner), and Dr. Buchholz (faculty coach). My group starts at the 1:29:00 mark.
UA Philharmonic Orchestra - 12/3/2021
I served as the concertmaster (principal violinist) of the UA Phil for the 2021-2022 academic year. Special thanks to Yudai, Lorena, and Dr. Cockrell for the support. I'd also like to thank Tim, with whom I studied for 3 years.