Dr. Caihua Chen Profile

Dr. Caihua Chen

Optical Engineer

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Publications (31)

SPIE Journal Paper | 1 December 2009

Fabrication and characterization of a compressive-sampling multispectral imaging system

Yuehao Wu, Caihua Chen, Zhongmin Wang, Peng Ye, Gonzalo Arce, Dennis Prather, Garrett Schneider

OE, Vol. 48, Issue 12, 123201, (December 2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.3275454

KEYWORDS: Digital micromirror devices, Imaging systems, Sensors, Multispectral imaging, Mirrors, Optical filters, Beam splitters, Spatial frequencies, Optical engineering, Modulation transfer functions

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Proceedings Article | 5 May 2009 Paper

Design and performance of a distributed aperture millimeter-wave imaging system using optical upconversion

Richard Martin, Christopher Schuetz, Thomas Dillon, Caihua Chen, Jesse Samluk, E. Lee Stein, Mark Mirotznik, Dennis Prather

Proceedings Volume 7309, 730908 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.818858

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Extremely high frequency, Point spread functions, Sensors, Upconversion, Antennas, Spatial resolution, Diffraction, Millimeter wave imaging, Image resolution

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Proceedings Article | 30 April 2009 Paper

Design and analysis of a chip-scale photonic analog-to-digital converter

Ahmed Sharkawy, Caihua Chen, BingLin Miao, Shouyuan Shi, Dennis Prather

Proceedings Volume 7348, 73480T (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.818546

KEYWORDS: Beam splitters, Photonic crystals, Silicon, Waveguides, Sensors, Etching, Dispersion, Beam propagation method, Silica, Optical simulations

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Proceedings Article | 14 February 2009 Paper

Optical calibration of a digital micromirror device (DMD)-based compressive imaging (CI) system

Y. Wu, C. Chen, P. Ye, Z. Wang, G. Arce, D. Prather

Proceedings Volume 7210, 72100F (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.807996

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Digital micromirror devices, Mirrors, Matrices, Sensors, Image processing, Image compression, Wavelets, Image restoration, Compressive imaging

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Proceedings Article | 14 February 2009 Paper

Compressive confocal microscopy: 3D reconstruction algorithms

P. Ye, J. Paredes, Y. Wu, C. Chen, G. Arce, D. Prather

Proceedings Volume 7210, 72100G (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.809438

KEYWORDS: Digital micromirror devices, 3D metrology, Confocal microscopy, Reconstruction algorithms, 3D image processing, 3D image reconstruction, Imaging systems, Curium, Image restoration, Mirrors

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Proceedings Article | 2 October 2008 Paper

Analytical model and optical design of distributed aperture optical system for millimeter-wave imaging

Caihua Chen, Christopher Schuetz, Richard Martin, Jesse Samluk, E. Lee Stein, Daniel MacKrides, Mark Mirotznik, Dennis Prather

Proceedings Volume 7117, 711706 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.801527

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Point spread functions, Optical fibers, Millimeter wave imaging, Radio optics, Antennas, Sensors, Modulation, Extremely high frequency, Electro optical modeling

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Proceedings Article | 2 October 2008 Paper

94 GHz millimetre-wave imaging system implementing optical upconversion

Jesse Samluk, Christopher Schuetz, Richard Martin, E. Lee Stein, Daniel Mackrides, Caihua Chen, Peng Yao, Rownak Shireen, Julien Macario, Dennis Prather

Proceedings Volume 7117, 71170T (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.799864

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Extremely high frequency, Modulators, Millimeter wave imaging, Upconversion, Sensors, Modulation, Optical modulators, Signal detection, Single point diamond turning

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Proceedings Article | 18 April 2008 Paper

Far field millimeter-wave imaging via optical upconversion

Jesse Samluk, Christopher Schuetz, E. Lee Stein, Andrew Robbins, Daniel Mackrides, Richard Martin, Caihua Chen, Dennis Prather

Proceedings Volume 6948, 694804 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.778336

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Extremely high frequency, Upconversion, Optical amplifiers, Millimeter wave imaging, Black bodies, Antennas, Image resolution, Sensors, Signal detection

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Proceedings Article | 7 November 2007 Paper

Millimeter-wave imaging using optical upconversion detectors

Christopher Schuetz, Jesse Samluk, Caihua Chen, Dennis Prather

Proceedings Volume 6739, 67390R (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.753823

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Imaging systems, Upconversion, Optical amplifiers, Photodetectors, Antennas, Modulators, Optical filters, Image resolution, Millimeter wave imaging

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Proceedings Article | 22 September 2007 Paper

Self-collimation photonic-crystal-based modulator and switching elements in silicon

D. Prather, A. Sharkawy, C. Chen, B. Miao, T. Hodson, S. Shi

Proceedings Volume 6640, 664002 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.736997

KEYWORDS: Modulation, Modulators, Silicon, Photonic crystals, Diodes, Electrodes, Refractive index, Waveguides, Dielectrics, Absorption

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Proceedings Article | 9 February 2007 Paper

A reconfigurable self-collimation-based photonic crystal switch in silicon

Richard Martin, Ahmed Sharkawy, Caihua Chen, Binglin Miao, Eric Kelmelis, Dennis Prather

Proceedings Volume 6475, 64750B (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.701025

KEYWORDS: Photonic crystals, Switches, Beam splitters, Refractive index, Switching, Dispersion, Silicon, Electromagnetic radiation, Light wave propagation, Interferometers

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Proceedings Article | 9 February 2007 Paper

Enhanced electro-optic effect in silicon

Caihua Chen, Binglin Miao, Dennis Prather

Proceedings Volume 6477, 64770Y (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.700943

KEYWORDS: Silicon, Electro optics, Waveguides, Refractive index, Dispersion, Photonic crystals, Electrodes, Switches, Signal processing, Optical switching

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Proceedings Article | 9 February 2007 Paper

Efficient fiber to waveguide coupling structure for optical systems integration using grayscale lithography

Thomas Dillon, Caihua Chen, Janusz Murakowski, Dennis Prather

Proceedings Volume 6478, 64780O (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.701150

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Silicon, Absorbance, Etching, Photomasks, Glasses, Grayscale lithography, Silicon photonics, Fiber couplers, Calibration

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Proceedings Article | 6 February 2007 Paper

Development of an optical, analog-to-digital converter using photonic crystals

Ahmed Sharkawy, Caihua Chen, Binglin Miao, Shouyuan Shi, Dennis Prather

Proceedings Volume 6480, 64800H (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.706888

KEYWORDS: Photonic crystals, Beam splitters, Silicon, Waveguides, Sensors, Etching, Dispersion, Beam propagation method, Optical simulations, Analog electronics

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Proceedings Article | 8 September 2006 Paper

Development of an analog-to-digital converter using photonic crystals

Ahmed Sharkawy, Caihua Chen, Binglin Miao, Shouyuan Shi, Dennis Prather

Proceedings Volume 6310, 631009 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.681133

KEYWORDS: Photonic crystals, Beam splitters, Silicon, Waveguides, Sensors, Etching, Dispersion, Beam propagation method, Optical simulations, Analog electronics

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Proceedings Article | 31 August 2006 Paper

Microlens fabrication using HEBS glass for compact high-resolution IR imaging system

Thomas Dillon, Elton Marchena, Caihua Chen, David Brady, Dennis Prather

Proceedings Volume 6327, 63270B (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.681222

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Photomasks, Etching, Glasses, Absorbance, Optical components, Lithography, Infrared imaging, Silicon, Image resolution

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Proceedings Article | 30 August 2006 Paper

Design and implementation of novel photonic crystal tunable devices

Eric Kelmelis, Shouyuan Shi, Ahmed Sharkawy, Caihua Chen, Binglin Miao, Dennis Prather

Proceedings Volume 6322, 63220D (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.681728

KEYWORDS: Photonic crystals, Wave propagation, Radio propagation, Dispersion, Refractive index, Waveguides, Modulation, Capillaries, Lens design, Photonic crystal devices

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Proceedings Article | 19 May 2006 Paper

Novel type of the elements of integrated diffractive optics

I. Minin, O. Minin, S. Shi, C. Chen, J. Mititu, D. Prather

Proceedings Volume 6212, 62120B (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.667023

KEYWORDS: Optical components, Terahertz radiation, Integrated optics, Diffractive optical elements, Computing systems, Logic devices, Finite-difference time-domain method, Optical computing, Receivers, Multiplexers

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Proceedings Article | 24 February 2006 Paper

Fabrication and characterization of AlGaAs/GaAs multiquantum well ring lasers

Binglin Miao, Shouyuan Shi, Janusz Murakowski, Caihua Chen, Dennis Prather

Proceedings Volume 6123, 61230Z (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.647210

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Semiconductor lasers, Quantum wells, Semiconductors, Etching, Photoresist materials, Semiconducting wafers, Gallium arsenide, Laser damage threshold, Integrated optics

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 November 2005

CO₂ laser light characterization of low loss planar-photonic crystal self-collimated waveguides

Chunchen Lin, Caihua Chen, Shouyan Shi, Zhaolin Lu, Ge Jin, Dennis Prather

OE, Vol. 44, Issue 11, 114602, (November 2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.2125447

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Light wave propagation, Gas lasers, Light scattering, Silicon, Wave propagation, Dispersion, Finite-difference time-domain method, Free space, Scattering

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Proceedings Article | 13 April 2005 Paper

Photonic crystal planar lens working at low frequencies

Zhaolin Lu, Shouyuan Shi, Christopher Schuetz, Chunchen Lin, Caihua Chen, Ahmed Sharkawy, Dennis Prather

Proceedings Volume 5733, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.589299

KEYWORDS: Photonic crystals, Extremely high frequency, Dispersion, Lens design, Millimeter wave imaging, Network security, Collimation, Imaging systems, Near infrared, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 8 September 2004 Paper

Fabrication of terahertz two-dimensional photonic crystal lens on silicon-on-insulator

Chunchen Lin, Caihua Chen, Garrett Schneider, Zhaolin Lu, Dennis Prather

Proceedings Volume 5411, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.542666

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Silicon, Terahertz radiation, Dispersion, Lens design, Photonic crystals, Refractive index, Free space, Wave propagation, Gas lasers

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