The Optics Whisperer: Master Optician Hones His Art at LLNL

Peter Thelin, master optician at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, views his increasingly rare life’s work — hand-polishing and shaping optical materials — as a form of artistic expression as much as an important contribution to scientific research.

In this video Thelin discusses the factors that influenced his career choice and his unique opportunity to help in the preservation of the statue of David.

For more information on Thelin and his work, see

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This is a very inspiring video! I would hate to see this profession die