Prof. Joseph Shamir Profile

Prof. Joseph Shamir

Professor Emeritus at Technion-Israel Institute of Technology

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Publications (50)

Proceedings Article | 30 September 2013 Paper

Energy efficient computing exploiting the properties of light

Joseph Shamir

Proceedings Volume 8833, 88330J (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2024487

KEYWORDS: Logic, Logic devices, Computing systems, Wavelet packet decomposition, Computer architecture, Network architectures, Data processing, Switching, Electrons, Spatial light modulators

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SPIE Journal Paper | 6 July 2012

Singular beams in metrology and nanotechnology

Joseph Shamir

OE, Vol. 51, Issue 7, 073605, (July 2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.51.7.073605

KEYWORDS: Particles, Sensors, Metrology, Nanotechnology, Signal detection, Light scattering, Mie scattering, Scattering, Singular optics, Gaussian beams

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Proceedings Article | 21 September 2011 Paper

Singular beams in metrology and nanotechnology

Joseph Shamir

Proceedings Volume 8122, 81220H (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.895130

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Particles, Metrology, Gaussian beams, Signal detection, Singular optics, Polarization, Light scattering, Microscopes, Nanotechnology

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 April 2010

Singular beam scanning microscopy: preliminary experimental results

Boris Spektor, Alexander Normatov, Joseph Shamir

OE, Vol. 49, Issue 04, 048001, (April 2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.3381180

KEYWORDS: Scattering, Microscopy, Wavefronts, Laser scattering, Bioalcohols, Photodetectors, Optical engineering, Signal to noise ratio, Glasses, Backscatter

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Proceedings Article | 18 February 2010 Paper

Shaping of dark beams in resonators with a bi-lens reflector

Yurij Parkhomenko, Boris Spektor, Joseph Shamir

Proceedings Volume 7579, 757908 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.841823

KEYWORDS: Resonators, Mirrors, Reflectors, Diffraction, Laser resonators, Metrology, Scattering, Beam shaping, Microwave radiation, Solids

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Proceedings Article | 19 February 2009 Paper

Beam shaping in resonators with conical reflectors

Yurij Parkhomenko, Boris Spektor, Joseph Shamir

Proceedings Volume 7194, 719405 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.808382

KEYWORDS: Resonators, Mirrors, Reflectors, Metrology, Beam shaping, Chromium, Laser resonators, Particles, Head, Solids

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Proceedings Article | 7 February 2009 Paper

High numerical aperture focusing of singular beams

Alexander Normatov, Boris Spektor, Joseph Shamir

Proceedings Volume 7227, 722709 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.808115

KEYWORDS: Wavefronts, Microscopy, Spiral phase plates, Light scattering, Superposition, Image segmentation, Electromagnetism, Numerical analysis, Signal to noise ratio, Antimony

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 February 2009

Tight focusing of wavefronts with piecewise quasi-constant phase

Alexander Normatov, Boris Spektor, Joseph Shamir

OE, Vol. 48, Issue 02, 028001, (February 2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.3081093

KEYWORDS: Wavefronts, Polarization, Image segmentation, Optical engineering, Optical design, Superposition, Geometrical optics, Magnetism, Illumination engineering, Solids

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 November 2007

Mode selection in diffraction-coupled semiconcentric resonators by means of a biprismlike element

Yurij Parkhomenko, Boris Spektor, Joseph Shamir

OE, Vol. 46, Issue 11, 114201, (November 2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.2801724

KEYWORDS: Resonators, Mirrors, Transmission electron microscopy, Diffraction, Optical engineering, Laser resonators, Chemical elements, Metrology, Solids, Phase shifts

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Proceedings Article | 18 June 2007 Paper

Capabilities and limitations of paraxial operator approach for modeling of nano-scale feature evaluation

Alexander Normatov, Boris Spektor, Joseph Shamir

Proceedings Volume 6617, 661704 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.728543

KEYWORDS: Microscopy, Microscopes, Objectives, Optical components, Gaussian beams, Phase shifts, Error analysis, Paraxial approximations, Spiral phase plates, Wavefronts

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Proceedings Article | 18 June 2007 Paper

Experimental validation of 20nm sensitivity of singular beam microscopy

Boris Spektor, Alexander Normatov, Joseph Shamir

Proceedings Volume 6616, 661622 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.728539

KEYWORDS: Picosecond phenomena, Microscopy, Signal to noise ratio, Diffraction, Gaussian beams, Microscopes, Singular optics, Phase shifts, Computer simulations, Algorithm development

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Proceedings Article | 14 February 2007 Paper

Odd-mode separation in hemispheric resonator with bi-prism like element

Yurij Parkhomenko, Boris Spektor, Joseph Shamir

Proceedings Volume 6452, 64520F (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.701956

KEYWORDS: Resonators, Transmission electron microscopy, Mirrors, Laser resonators, Chemical elements, Beam shaping, Diffraction, Microscopy, Laser development, Modes of laser operation

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Proceedings Article | 30 August 2006 Paper

Volume holographic storage and beam shaping analyzed by Gaussian beam decomposition

Joseph Shamir

Proceedings Volume 6311, 63111G (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.686731

KEYWORDS: Gaussian beams, Wave propagation, Volume holography, Holography, Holograms, Beam shaping, Superposition, Data storage, Beam propagation method, Confocal microscopy

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Proceedings Article | 9 June 2006 Paper

Volume holographic recording of narrow-band information

Joseph Shamir

Proceedings Volume 6252, 625217 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.677049

KEYWORDS: Wave propagation, Volume holography, Holography, Holograms, Wavefronts, Gaussian beams, Data storage, Diffraction, Spatial frequencies, Fourier transforms

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Proceedings Article | 30 August 2005 Paper

Improving the mode selection of bi-prism-like reflectors with intracavity amplitude masks

Yurij Parkhomenko, Boris Spektor, Joseph Shamir

Proceedings Volume 5876, 58760Q (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.619269

KEYWORDS: Transmission electron microscopy, Mirrors, Reflectors, Resonators, Laser resonators, Metrology, Objectives, Modulation, Solids, Diffraction

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Proceedings Article | 29 September 2004 Paper

Bi-prism-like optical elements for intracavity mode selection

Boris Spektor, Yurij Parkhomenko, Joseph Shamir

Proceedings Volume 5525, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.560405

KEYWORDS: Transmission electron microscopy, Resonators, Mirrors, Beam shaping, Beam propagation method, Reflectors, Laser resonators, Optical components, Solids, Modulation

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Proceedings Article | 31 December 2003 Paper

Optical wave engineering for nanoscale surface metrology

Joseph Shamir, Boris Spektor, Yurij Parkhomenko

Proceedings Volume 5182, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.511601

KEYWORDS: Metrology, Laser resonators, Resonators, Wavefronts, Diffractive optical elements, Diffraction, Near field optics, Optical engineering, Optical design, Modulation

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 November 2003

Recording on As₂S₃ glassy films by pulsed and continuous illumination—optical evaluation and comparison

Boris Spektor, Josef Shamir, Victor Lyubin, Matvei Klebanov

OE, Vol. 42, Issue 11, (November 2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.1616561

KEYWORDS: Diffraction, Diffraction gratings, Refractive index, Absorption, Chalcogenides, Optical damage, Etching, Lithography, Diffractive optical elements

Proceedings Article | 30 May 2003 Paper

Intracavity beam shaping for nanoscale surface metrology

Boris Spektor, Yurij Parkhomenko, Josef Shamir

Proceedings Volume 5144, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.500549

KEYWORDS: Resonators, Mirrors, Diffraction, Modes of laser operation, Metrology, Beam shaping, Laser resonators, Solids, Optical simulations, Structured light

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Proceedings Article | 30 May 2003 Paper

Vector simulations of dark beam interaction with nanoscale surface features

Alexander Tavrov, Norbert Kerwien, Reinhard Berger, Hans Tiziani, Michael Totzeck, Boris Spektor, Josef Shamir, Gregory Toker, Andrei Brunfeld

Proceedings Volume 5144, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.500588

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Microscopes, Signal detection, Microscopy, Photodetectors, Interference (communication), Diffraction, Signal to noise ratio, Objectives, Inspection

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Proceedings Article | 9 July 2002 Paper

New look at volume holography

Joseph Shamir, Kelvin Wagner

Proceedings Volume 4737, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.474959

KEYWORDS: Holograms, Volume holography, Holography, Diffraction, Wave propagation, Wavefronts, Free space, Fourier transforms, Signal processing, Telecommunications

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Proceedings Article | 20 June 2002 Paper

In-line optical surface roughness determination by laser scanning

Gregory Toker, Andrei Brunfeld, Joseph Shamir, Boris Spektor, Evan Cromwell, Johann Adam

Proceedings Volume 4777, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.472232

KEYWORDS: Surface roughness, Atomic force microscopy, Sensors, Wavefronts, Inspection, Fourier transforms, Laser scanners, Surface finishing, Optical testing, Statistical analysis

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Proceedings Article | 20 June 2002 Paper

High-resolution surface feature evaluation using multiwavelength optical transforms

Boris Spektor, Gregory Toker, Joseph Shamir, Michael Friedman, Andrei Brunfeld

Proceedings Volume 4777, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.472234

KEYWORDS: Signal detection, Transform theory, Sensors, Diffraction, Optical testing, Reconstruction algorithms, Near field optics, Interferometry, Reflectivity, Gaussian beams

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Proceedings Article | 17 November 2000 Paper

Optics in computing: 40 years later

Joseph Shamir

Proceedings Volume 4109, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.409231

KEYWORDS: Signal processing, Optical signal processing, Optical correlators, Sensors, Spatial filters, Computing systems, Digital signal processing, Geometrical optics, Optical filters, Analog electronics

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Proceedings Article | 19 July 1999 Paper

Propagation invariance and 3D light fields

Joseph Shamir, Rafael Piestun, Yoav Schechner

Proceedings Volume 3749, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.355033

KEYWORDS: Wave propagation, Light wave propagation, Free space, Gaussian beams, Beam propagation method, Superposition, Chemical elements, Electrical engineering, Wavefronts, Beam shaping

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SPIE Press Book | 19 July 1999

Optical Systems and Processes

Joseph Shamir

KEYWORDS: Fourier transforms, Holograms, Interferometers, Wavefronts, Polarization, Holography, Mirrors, Optical components, Wave propagation, Spherical lenses

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Proceedings Article | 29 April 1999 Paper

3D light structuring and some applications

Joseph Shamir, Rafael Piestun, Boris Spektor

Proceedings Volume 3729, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.346785

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 October 1997

Adaptive pattern recognition correlators

Joseph Shamir

OE, Vol. 36, Issue 10, (October 1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.601318

KEYWORDS: Optical correlators, Fourier transforms, Spatial light modulators, Optical pattern recognition, Spatial filters, Pattern recognition, Nonlinear filtering, Optical filters, Optical engineering, Lenses

Proceedings Article | 22 September 1997 Paper

Surface feature investigation using the optically measured sliding window spectrum

Michael Friedmann, Joseph Shamir

Proceedings Volume 3110, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.281334

KEYWORDS: Optical testing, Reconstruction algorithms, Gaussian beams, Inspection, Computer simulations, Reflectivity, Precision measurement, Near field optics, Transform theory, Spatial frequencies

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 July 1997

High-resolution surface reconstruction using optically measured Gabor expansion coefficients

Michael Friedmann, Tuvia Kotzer, Joseph Shamir

OE, Vol. 36, Issue 07, (July 1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.601390

KEYWORDS: Reconstruction algorithms, Detection and tracking algorithms, Optical testing, Near field optics, Fourier transforms, Computer simulations, Diffraction, Statistical analysis, Optical engineering, Data processing

SPIE Journal Paper | 1 June 1997

Wavefront analysis with high-accuracy inversion interferometer

Boris Spektor, Joseph Shamir, Alexander Bekker

OE, Vol. 36, Issue 06, (June 1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.601369

KEYWORDS: Wavefronts, Interferometers, Mirrors, Fresnel lenses, Phase shifts, Wavefront analysis, Reflectivity, Wavefront distortions, Interferometry, Lenses

Proceedings Article | 31 December 1996 Paper

Holography of world lines

H. John Caulfield, Joseph Shamir

Proceedings Volume 2866, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.263064

KEYWORDS: Holograms, Holography, Paraxial approximations, Spherical lenses, Wave propagation, Wavefronts, Physics, Light emitting diodes, Televisions, Modulation

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Proceedings Article | 11 March 1996 Paper

High-quality surface measurements using the Gabor expansion

Michael Friedmann, Tuvia Kotzer, Joseph Shamir

Proceedings Volume 2651, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.235344

KEYWORDS: Reconstruction algorithms, Detection and tracking algorithms, Diffraction, Signal processing, Computer simulations, Near field optics, Optical inspection, Optical testing, Data processing, Fourier transforms

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 November 1995

Step height determination by a focused Gaussian beam

Danny Levy, Liviu Singher, Joseph Shamir, Yehuda Leviatan

OE, Vol. 34, Issue 11, (November 1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/12.212912

KEYWORDS: Gaussian beams, 3D modeling, Sensors, Polarization, Near field, Signal detection, Erbium, Optics manufacturing, Computer simulations, Near field optics

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Proceedings Article | 13 October 1995 Open Access

Teaching Fourier optics for engineers

Joseph Shamir

Proceedings Volume 2525, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.224005

KEYWORDS: Wavefronts, Optical components, Fourier transforms, Spherical lenses, Fourier optics, Free space, Diffraction, Wave propagation, Dielectrics, Paraxial approximations

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Proceedings Article | 28 August 1995 Paper

Use of quantum indeterminacy in optical parallel genetic algorithms

Albert Osei, Marius Schamschula, H. John Caulfield, Joseph Shamir

Proceedings Volume 2565, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.217656

KEYWORDS: Genetic algorithms, Wavelet packet decomposition, Particles, Quantum computing, Quantum optics, Photons, Stochastic processes, Sensors, Spatial light modulators, Quantum mechanics

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Proceedings Article | 6 June 1995 Paper

Submicrometer feature analysis using optical Gabor transforms

Michael Friedmann, Joseph Shamir

Proceedings Volume 2426, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.211198

KEYWORDS: Transform theory, Gaussian beams, Near field optics, Confocal microscopy, Free space optics, Diffraction, Data processing, Fourier transforms, Computer simulations, Inspection

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Proceedings Article | 6 June 1995 Paper

Step height determination by a focused Gaussian beam

Danny Levy, Joseph Shamir, Yehuda Leviatan

Proceedings Volume 2426, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.211186

KEYWORDS: 3D modeling, Gaussian beams, Sensors, Magnetism, Optics manufacturing, Computer simulations, Near field optics, Beam propagation method, Chemical elements, Signal detection

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Proceedings Article | 20 April 1995 Paper

Diffractive optics for unconventional light distributions

Rafael Piestun, Boris Spektor, Joseph Shamir

Proceedings Volume 2404, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.207493

KEYWORDS: Diffraction, Chemical elements, Nondiffracting beams, Bessel beams, Optical components, Binary data, Modulation, Electrical engineering, Optical design, Electro optics

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Proceedings Article | 20 April 1995 Paper

Fresnel lens arrays for wave front inspection

Boris Spektor, Joseph Shamir

Proceedings Volume 2404, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.207494

KEYWORDS: Wavefronts, Interferometers, Fresnel lenses, Diffraction, Interferometry, Confocal microscopy, Inspection, Superposition, Wave propagation, Wavefront sensors

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Proceedings Article | 7 December 1994 Paper

Iterative methods in efficient holographic information storage

Joseph Shamir

Proceedings Volume 2429, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.195562

KEYWORDS: Chemical elements, Holography, Data storage, Spatial light modulators, Computer generated holography, Computing systems, Spatial filters, Optical storage, Fourier transforms, Pattern recognition

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Proceedings Article | 31 May 1994 Paper

Compensated imaging over arcminutes with fringes in the sodium layer

Erez Ribak, Yael Baharav, Joseph Shamir

Proceedings Volume 2201, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.176043

KEYWORDS: Fringe analysis, Sodium, Turbulence, Adaptive optics, Mirrors, Telescopes, Astronomy, Stars, Atmospheric optics, Cameras

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 August 1993

Characteristics of the Du Pont photopolymer for angularly multiplexed page-oriented holographic memories

Uhsock Rhee, H. John Caulfield, Joseph Shamir, Chandra Vikram, Mir Mirsalehi

OE, Vol. 32, Issue 08, (August 1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/12.145348

KEYWORDS: Holograms, Holography, Diffraction, Modulation, Refractive index, Multiplexing, Fourier transforms, Diffraction gratings, Volume holography, Polymerization

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Proceedings Article | 1 April 1992 Paper

Optimization methods for pattern recognition

Joseph Shamir, Joseph Rosen, Uri Mahlab, H. John Caulfield

Proceedings Volume 10262, 1026202 (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.59846

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Proceedings Article | 27 December 1990 Paper

Optical interconnection of optical modules

Marius Schamschula, H. John Caulfield, Joseph Shamir

Proceedings Volume 1347, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.23438

KEYWORDS: Optical interconnects, Crystals, Nonlinear crystals, Laser crystals, Nonlinear optics, Photons, Phase conjugation, Laser beam diagnostics, Four wave mixing, Neural networks

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 September 1990

Adaptive learning with joint transform correlators

Joseph Rosen, Uri Mahlab, Joseph Shamir

OE, Vol. 29, Issue 09, (September 1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/12.55704

KEYWORDS: Spatial light modulators, Optical correlators, Joint transforms, Fourier transforms, Spatial filters, Binary data, Computer simulations, Optical filters, CCD cameras, Liquid crystals

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Proceedings Article | 1 July 1990 Paper

Fundamental limits of optical computing

Joseph Shamir

Proceedings Volume 1319, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.22254

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Proceedings Article | 1 July 1990 Paper

Electromagnetic field model for optical-disk signal analysis

Liviu Singher, Joseph Shamir, Andrei Brunfeld

Proceedings Volume 1319, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.22265

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Proceedings Article | 1 July 1990 Paper

Maximum discrimination filter

Gady Zalman, Joseph Shamir

Proceedings Volume 1319, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.34768

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Proceedings Article | 1 July 1990 Paper

Philosophical and metamathematical considerations of quantum mechanical computers

H. John Caulfield, Joseph Shamir

Proceedings Volume 1215, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.18102

KEYWORDS: Quantum computing, Computing systems, Analog electronics, Optical computing, Fourier transforms, Stochastic processes, Photodetectors, Optical pattern recognition, Quantum mechanics, Quantum efficiency

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