Dr. Daniel M. Brown Profile

Dr. Daniel M. Brown

Chief Lens Designer at Optosensors Technology Inc

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Publications (23)

Proceedings Article | 16 August 2010 Paper

Laser beam homogenization, splitting and three spot image formation: system design, analysis and testing

Todd Lizotte, Fred Dickey, Dan Brown

Proceedings Volume 7789, 77890A (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.862171

KEYWORDS: Prisms, Imaging systems, Optical design, Beam splitters, Prototyping, Homogenization, Image processing, Lens design, Image acquisition, Analytical research

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Proceedings Article | 19 August 2005 Paper

Design considerations for multi-fiber injection

D. Brown, F. Dickey, W. Thomes

Proceedings Volume 5871, 587106 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.619552

KEYWORDS: Optical fibers, Beam splitters, Diffraction gratings, Microlens array, Diffraction, Microlens, Homogenization, Etching, Energy efficiency, Beam homogenizers

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Proceedings Article | 29 December 2003 Paper

Gray-scale fabrication of micro-optics in bulk zinc selenide and bulk multispectral zinc sulfide

Gregg Borek, Daniel Brown, Jared Shafer

Proceedings Volume 5347, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.524580

KEYWORDS: Zinc, Semiconducting wafers, Etching, Plasma etching, Optics manufacturing, Optical lithography, Wafer-level optics, Lenses, Aspheric lenses, Beam shaping

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Proceedings Article | 3 November 2003 Paper

Multi-aperture beam integrator producing continuously variable complex images

Daniel Brown

Proceedings Volume 5175, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.505297

KEYWORDS: Image segmentation, Beam shaping, System integration, Monochromatic aberrations, Homogenization, Wavefront aberrations, Telescopes, Imaging arrays, Integrated optics, Wavefronts

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Proceedings Article | 3 November 2003 Paper

Beam integrators for high-power stripe laser diodes

Daniel Brown

Proceedings Volume 5175, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.505310

KEYWORDS: Semiconductor lasers, High power lasers, Diodes, Integrated optics, Prisms, Surface finishing, Patents, Ray tracing, Microlens array, Wafer-level optics

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Proceedings Article | 3 November 2003 Paper

Ray targets for geometric optical design of rectangular top hats

Daniel Brown

Proceedings Volume 5175, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.505304

KEYWORDS: Beam shaping, Ray tracing, Optical design, Lens design, Diffraction, Wavefronts, Copper, Detection and tracking algorithms, Wave propagation, Distortion

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Proceedings Article | 3 November 2003 Paper

Double-sided lenslet array in an imaging multibeam integrator configuration for a diffuser application

Scott McCoy, David Brown, Daniel Brown

Proceedings Volume 5175, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.508992

KEYWORDS: Diffusers, Fourier transforms, Transparency, Microlens array, Imaging arrays, Collimation, Geometrical optics, Spatial frequencies, Glasses, Image segmentation

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 November 2003

High-power laser diode beam combiner

Daniel Brown

OE, Vol. 42, Issue 11, (November 2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.1619412

KEYWORDS: Semiconductor lasers, Diodes, High power lasers, Integrated optics, Surface finishing, Ray tracing, Wafer-level optics, Prisms, Microlens array, Laser marking

Proceedings Article | 30 October 2001 Paper

Variable ring beam integrators for product marking and machining

Daniel Brown

Proceedings Volume 4443, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.446746

KEYWORDS: Computer generated holography, Diffraction, Zoom lenses, Laser energy, Beam shaping, Etching, Laser marking, Wavefronts, Diffraction gratings, Ray tracing

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Proceedings Article | 25 October 2000 Paper

Multiaperture beam integrators and odd-shaped irradiance patterns

Daniel Brown, Jeremiah Brown

Proceedings Volume 4095, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.405256

KEYWORDS: Etching, Photoresist materials, Semiconducting wafers, Reactive ion etching, Laser marking, Laser applications, Ions, Beam shaping, Diffraction, Microlens

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Proceedings Article | 17 April 2000 Paper

LED backlight: design, fabrication, and testing

Daniel Brown, Robert Dean, Jeremiah Brown

Proceedings Volume 3938, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.382830

KEYWORDS: Light emitting diodes, LCDs, Optical filters, LED backlight, Blue light emitting diodes, Amplifiers, Fresnel lenses, Resistors, Collimation, Green light emitting diodes

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Proceedings Article | 29 March 2000 Paper

Anamorphic lenses for laser diode circularization

Jeremiah Brown, Daniel Brown, Gregg Borek

Proceedings Volume 3945, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.380523

KEYWORDS: Semiconductor lasers, Photomasks, Microlens, Diodes, Tolerancing, Lenses, Lens design, Optical components, Microelectromechanical systems, Optical fabrication

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Proceedings Article | 1 June 1999 Paper

MEMS microshutter SLM for intensity modulation

John Karpinsky, Rodney Clark, Jay Hammer, Daniel Brown

Proceedings Volume 3633, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.349335

KEYWORDS: Camera shutters, Modulation, Printing, Microelectromechanical systems, Spatial light modulators, Etching, Control systems, Actuators, Reactive ion etching, Silicon

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Proceedings Article | 1 June 1999 Paper

High-performance analog profile diffractive systems

Daniel Brown, David Brown, Jeremiah Brown

Proceedings Volume 3633, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.349340

KEYWORDS: Photomasks, Binary data, Optical alignment, Diffraction, Etching, Computer generated holography, Diffraction gratings, Optical fabrication, Photoresist developing, Analog electronics

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Proceedings Article | 11 April 1997 Paper

Micro-opto-electro-mechanical (MOEM) adaptive optic system

Rodney Clark, John Karpinisky, Jay Hammer, Roland Anderson, Randall Lindsey, Daniel Brown, Paul Merritt

Proceedings Volume 3008, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.271413

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Micromirrors, Adaptive optics, Photodiodes, Wavefront sensors, Analog electronics, Microlens array, Metals, Interferometers, Microopto electromechanical systems

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Proceedings Article | 20 April 1995 Paper

More flexible basis set for diffractive optical element (DOE) lens design

Daniel Brown, Eric Johnson

Proceedings Volume 2404, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.207459

KEYWORDS: Diffractive optical elements, Lens design, Ray tracing, Imaging systems, Optical design, Optical components, Wavefronts, Information operations, Robotics, Medical diagnostic instruments

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Proceedings Article | 20 April 1995 Paper

Design and optimization of cascaded diffractive elements

Eric Johnson, Daniel Brown, Mustafa Abushagur

Proceedings Volume 2404, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.207466

KEYWORDS: Diffractive optical elements, Beam propagation method, Wave propagation, Chemical elements, Genetic algorithms, Optical design, Lens design, Light wave propagation, Fourier transforms, Ray tracing

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Proceedings Article | 23 September 1994 Paper

Comparison of a refractive and diffractive lenslet array for a Hartmann wavefront sensor

Daniel Brown

Proceedings Volume 2267, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.187465

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Wavefronts, Diffraction, Photomasks, Cements, Ocean optics, Wavefront sensors, Optical alignment, Staring arrays, Lens design

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Proceedings Article | 16 September 1992 Paper

Internal thermal emission analysis of an IR seeker

Daniel Brown

Proceedings Volume 1690, (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.137986

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Reflectivity, Ray tracing, Stray light, Reflection, Imaging infrared seeker, Optical filters, Optical instrument design, Optical components, Modulation

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Proceedings Article | 1 December 1991 Paper

Global optimization using the y-ybar diagram

Daniel Brown

Proceedings Volume 1527, (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.48634

KEYWORDS: Optical engineering, Optical design, Mirrors, Software development, Refraction, Vignetting, Chromatic aberrations, Lens design, Algorithm development, Bessel functions

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Proceedings Article | 1 December 1991 Paper

Off-axis spherical element telescope with binary optic corrector

Daniel Brown, Alan Kathman

Proceedings Volume 1555, (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.50627

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Spherical lenses, Optical components, Sensors, Mirrors, Code v, Holography, Optical instrument design, Lens design, Diffraction

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Proceedings Article | 1 December 1991 Paper

Techniques for designing hybrid diffractive optical systems

Daniel Brown, Stephen Pitalo

Proceedings Volume 1527, (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.48682

KEYWORDS: Optical design, Cameras, Monochromatic aberrations, Wavefronts, Optical engineering, Lens design, Optical components, Lenses, Chemical elements, Diffraction

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