Mr. Robert M. Malone Profile

Robert M. Malone

Distinguished Engineer at Mission Support and Test Services LLC

SPIE Involvement:

Conference Program Committee | Author

Publications (38)

SPIE Journal Paper | 4 April 2024

Guidelines for predicting stress in cemented doublets undergoing temperature change: theory, practice, and data

Morris Kaufman, Daniel Frayer, Robert Malone, Brandon Light

OE, Vol. 63, Issue 04, 045101, (April 2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.63.4.045101

KEYWORDS: Adhesives, Glasses, Failure analysis, Finite element methods, Interfaces, Lenses, Optical engineering, Ultraviolet radiation, Industry, Glues

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Proceedings Article | 2 October 2023 Presentation + Paper

Optical relays for imaging scintillators

Robert Malone, Stuart Baker, Daniel Frayer, Todd Haines, Kevin Joyce, Morris Kaufman, Paul Manhart, Katherine Walters, Eloisa Zepeda-Alarcon

Proceedings Volume 12666, 126660A (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2681320

KEYWORDS: Scintillators, Cameras, Imaging systems, CCD cameras, Zoom lenses, X-rays, Radiography, Distortion, Modulation transfer functions, Design and modelling

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Proceedings Article | 3 October 2022 Presentation + Paper

How to use manufacturing statistics when tolerancing a lens system

Morris Kaufman, Robert Malone, Daniel Frayer, Gavin Griffin, Brandon Light

Proceedings Volume 12222, 122220F (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2632109

KEYWORDS: Tolerancing, Code v, Glasses, Manufacturing, Statistical analysis, Modulation transfer functions, Francium, Error analysis, Optics manufacturing, Data centers

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Proceedings Article | 1 August 2021 Presentation + Paper

Combining visible shadowgraph imaging with x-ray imaging for dynamic shock experiments

Robert Malone, Stuart Baker, James Blackwell, Daniel Clayton, Andrew Corredor, Morris Kaufman, David Phillips, Danny Sorenson, Katherine Walters, Eloisa Zepeda-Alarcon

Proceedings Volume 11816, 1181605 (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2596369

KEYWORDS: X-ray imaging, Imaging systems, Cameras, Relays, Lenses, Scintillators, Particles, X-ray optics, Kinematics

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Proceedings Article | 20 August 2020 Presentation + Paper

Adapting a prototype zoom lens to work outside its zoom range

Robert Malone, Jeremy Bundgaard, Jesus Castaneda, Morris Kaufman, Kevin McGillivray

Proceedings Volume 11488, 114880F (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2570296

KEYWORDS: Zoom lenses, Cameras, Scintillators, Radiography, Lens design, Prototyping, Commercial off the shelf technology, Imaging systems, Tolerancing

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Proceedings Article | 19 September 2018 Presentation + Paper

Assembly and testing of a large zoom lens for proton radiography

Robert Malone, Daniel Clayton, Daniel Frayer, Morris Kaufman, Kevin McGillivray

Proceedings Volume 10747, 1074704 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2324289

KEYWORDS: Zoom lenses, Cameras, Scintillators, Radiography, Content addressable memory, Imaging systems, Lens design, Lenses, Tolerancing, CCD cameras

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Proceedings Article | 27 November 2017 Paper

Design guidelines for predicting stress in cemented doublets undergoing temperature change

Morris Kaufman, Daniel Frayer, Robert Malone, Andrew Corredor, Brandon Light

Proceedings Volume 10590, 1059024 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2287924

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Proceedings Article | 27 November 2017 Paper

Low distortion lens design for large scintillators

Robert Malone, Daniel Frayer, Morris Kaufman, Paul Manhart, D. Gautier, James Hunter, Brandon Lattimore, Kelley Vansyoc

Proceedings Volume 10590, 1059028 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2293988

KEYWORDS: Lens design, Distortion, Scintillators, Optical design, Photography

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Proceedings Article | 22 August 2017 Presentation + Paper

Photonic Doppler velocimetry probe used to measure grain boundaries of dynamic shocked materials

Robert Malone, Steven Clarke, Saryu Fensin, Daniel Frayer, David Jones, Morris Kaufman, Kevin McGillivray

Proceedings Volume 10377, 1037704 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2276436

KEYWORDS: Velocimetry, Doppler effect, Relays, Velocity measurements, Head, Optical metrology, Optical alignment, Computational modeling, Precision measurement, Optical fibers

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Proceedings Article | 12 September 2016 Presentation + Paper

MCNP estimate of ZLS lens sensitivity in an x-ray field

Stephen Mitchell, Stuart Baker, Russell Howe, Robert Malone

Proceedings Volume 9969, 996903 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2235287

KEYWORDS: X-rays, Scintillators, Zoom lenses, Charge-coupled devices, Glasses, Photons, Signal to noise ratio, Silica, Visualization, Relays

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Proceedings Article | 12 September 2016 Presentation + Paper

Improving the time response of a gamma/neutron liquid detector

Robert Malone, Robert Buckles, Anemarie DeYoung, Irene Garza, Daniel Frayer, Morris Kaufman, George Morgan, Andrew Obst, Robert Rundberg, Jim Tinsley, Tom Waltman, Vincent Yuan

Proceedings Volume 9969, 99690D (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2238957

KEYWORDS: Liquids, Sensors, Scintillators, Gamma radiation, Signal detection, Receivers, Polymethylmethacrylate, Geometrical optics, Waveguides, Reflectivity

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Proceedings Article | 3 September 2015 Paper

Zoom lens design for tilted objects

Robert Malone, Daniel Frayer, Morris Kaufman, Heather Leffler, Kevin McGillivray, Alfred Meidinger, David Phillips

Proceedings Volume 9580, 958008 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2186868

KEYWORDS: Zoom lenses, Cameras, Scintillators, Lens design, Radiography, Imaging systems, Radio optics, Modulation transfer functions, Image resolution, Tolerancing

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Proceedings Article | 2 September 2015 Paper

Techniques for analyzing lens manufacturing data with optical design applications

Morris Kaufman, Brandon Light, Robert Malone, Michael Gregory, Daniel Frayer

Proceedings Volume 9573, 95730M (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2186451

KEYWORDS: Tolerancing, Manufacturing, Glasses, Optics manufacturing, Monte Carlo methods, Statistical analysis, Optical design, Polishing, Assembly tolerances, Error analysis

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Proceedings Article | 19 September 2014 Paper

Statistical distributions from lens manufacturing data

Morris Kaufman, Brandon Light, Robert Malone, Michael Gregory

Proceedings Volume 9195, 919507 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2064582

KEYWORDS: Tolerancing, Optical design, Monte Carlo methods, Lens manufacturing, Optics manufacturing, Data centers, Manufacturing, Glasses, Statistical analysis, Polishing

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Proceedings Article | 8 September 2014 Paper

Photonic Doppler velocimetry probe designed with stereo imaging

Robert Malone, Brian Cata, Edward Daykin, David Esquibel, Brent Frogget, David Holtkamp, Morris Kaufman, Kevin McGillivray, Martin Palagi, Peter Pazuchanics, Vincent Romero, Danny Sorenson

Proceedings Volume 9195, 919503 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2062126

KEYWORDS: Reflectors, Lenses, Doppler effect, Velocimetry, Relays, Reflection, Mirrors, Lens design, Silica, Optical fibers

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Proceedings Article | 5 September 2014 Paper

Scintillator efficiency study with MeV x-rays

Stuart Baker, Kristina Brown, Alden Curtis, Stephen Lutz, Russell Howe, Robert Malone, Stephen Mitchell, Jeremy Danielson, Todd Haines, Kris Kwiatkowski

Proceedings Volume 9213, 92130H (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2064028

KEYWORDS: Scintillators, X-rays, Cameras, Imaging systems, Absorption, Signal to noise ratio, Sensors, Radiography, Radio optics, X-ray imaging

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Proceedings Article | 10 September 2013 Paper

Alignment and testing of a telecentric zoom lens used for the Cygnus x-ray source

Robert Malone, Stuart Baker, Kristina Brown, Jesus Castaneda, Alden Curtis, Jeremy Danielson, Darryl Droemer, David Esquibel, Todd Haines, John Hollabaugh, Russell Howe, Joe Huerta, Morris Kaufman, Nickolas King, Stephen Lutz, Kevin McGillivray, Andrew Smith, Britany Stokes, Aric Tibbitts

Proceedings Volume 8844, 88440A (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2022768

KEYWORDS: Scintillators, Zoom lenses, X-rays, Pellicles, CCD cameras, X-ray sources, Computer programming, Cameras, Optical components, Glasses

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Proceedings Article | 24 October 2012 Paper

Design and assembly of a telecentric zoom lens for the Cygnus x-ray source

Robert Malone, Stuart Baker, Kristina Brown, Alden Curtis, David Esquibel, Daniel Frayer, Brent Frogget, Michael Furlanetto, James Garten, Todd Haines, Russell Howe, Joe Huerta, Morris Kaufman, Nickolas S. King, Stephen Lutz, Kevin McGillivray, Andrew Smith

Proceedings Volume 8488, 84880B (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.929160

KEYWORDS: Zoom lenses, Scintillators, CCD cameras, Glasses, Pellicles, X-rays, X-ray sources, Tolerancing, Charge-coupled devices, Cameras

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Proceedings Article | 13 September 2012 Paper

A fisheye lens as a photonic Doppler velocimetry probe

Brent Frogget, Brian Cata, Brian Cox, Douglas DeVore, David Esquibel, Daniel Frayer, Michael Furlanetto, David Holtkamp, Morris Kaufman, Robert Malone, Vincent Romero

Proceedings Volume 8494, 84940D (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.930195

KEYWORDS: Optical fibers, Index matching antireflective coatings, Doppler effect, Lens design, Distortion, Velocimetry, Reflection, Polishing, Fiber lasers, Single mode fibers

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Proceedings Article | 13 September 2011 Paper

Design, assembly, and testing of a photon Doppler velocimetry probe

Robert Malone, Matthew Briggs, Brian Cata, Brian Cox, Edward Daykin, Douglas DeVore, David Esquibel, Daniel Frayer, Brent Frogget, Michael Furlanetto, Cenobio Gallegos, David Holtkamp, Morris Kaufman, Kevin McGillivray, Peter Pazuchanics, Lori Primas, Vincent Romero, Michael Shinas, Danny Sorenson

Proceedings Volume 8131, 813109 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.894461

KEYWORDS: Prisms, Lenses, Relays, Doppler effect, Velocimetry, Velocity measurements, Reflection, Fiber optics, Geometrical optics, Semiconducting wafers

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Proceedings Article | 9 September 2010 Paper

Overview of the gamma reaction history diagnostic for the National Ignition Facility (NIF)

Robert Malone, Zaheer Ali, Brian Cox, Scott Evans, Brent Frogget, Hans Herrmann, Morris Kaufman, Yong Kim, Kevin McGillivray, Joseph Mack, E. Kirk Miller, Martin Palagi, Wolfgang Stoeffl, Aric Tibbitts, Thomas Tunnell, Carl Young

Proceedings Volume 7652, 76520Z (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.869102

KEYWORDS: Sensors, National Ignition Facility, Mirrors, Fusion energy, Diagnostics, Optical fibers, Relays, Atmospheric Cherenkov telescopes, Tungsten, X-rays

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Proceedings Article | 3 September 2010 Paper

Design, assembly, and testing of the neutron imaging lens for the National Ignition Facility

Robert Malone, Brian Cox, Valerie Fatherley, Brent Frogget, Gary Grim, Morris Kaufman, Kevin McGillivray, John Oertel, Martin Palagi, William Skarda, Aric Tibbitts, Carl Wilde, Mark Wilke

Proceedings Volume 7793, 77930D (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.860756

KEYWORDS: Scintillators, Microchannel plates, Glasses, National Ignition Facility, Mirrors, Relays, Diagnostics, Metals, Imaging systems, Distortion

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Proceedings Article | 10 September 2009 Paper

Optomechanical design of a prompt gamma reaction history diagnostic

Morris Kaufman, Robert Malone, Brent Frogget, Thomas Tunnell, Brian Cox, Daniel Frayer, Zaheer Ali, Hans Herrmann, Wolfgang Stoeffl

Proceedings Volume 7424, 74240M (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.825117

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Sapphire, Mirrors, Diagnostics, Tolerancing, Safety, National Ignition Facility, Optomechanical design, Surface finishing, Coating

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Proceedings Article | 22 August 2009 Paper

Design, assembly, and testing of a high-resolution relay lens used for holography with operation at both doubled and tripled Nd:YAG laser wavelengths

Robert Malone, Gene Capelle, Brian Cox, Brent Frogget, Mike Grover, Morris Kaufman, Peter Pazuchanics, Danny Sorenson, Gerald Stevens, Aric Tibbitts, William Turley

Proceedings Volume 7433, 74330L (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.825812

KEYWORDS: Holography, Ultraviolet radiation, Holograms, Particles, Relays, Glasses, Nd:YAG lasers, Metals, Tolerancing, Optical design

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Proceedings Article | 2 September 2008 Paper

IR spectrometer using 90-degree off-axis parabolic mirrors

Robert Malone, Daniel Dolan, Richard Hacking, Ian McKenna

Proceedings Volume 7068, 706808 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.793790

KEYWORDS: Infrared cameras, Cameras, Mirrors, Prisms, Spectroscopy, Infrared spectroscopy, Infrared imaging, Collimation, Off axis mirrors, Synchrotrons

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Proceedings Article | 29 August 2008 Paper

High-resolution UV relay lens for particle size distribution measurements using holography

Robert Malone, Gene Capelle, Brian Cox, Brent Frogget, Mike Grover, Morris Kaufman, Peter Pazuchanics, Danny Sorenson, Gerald Stevens, Aric Tibbitts, William Turley

Proceedings Volume 7060, 70600A (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.793484

KEYWORDS: Holography, Particles, Ultraviolet radiation, Relays, Glasses, Metals, Lens design, Holograms, Calibration, Diffraction

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Proceedings Article | 21 September 2007 Paper

Design, construction, alignment, and calibration of a compact velocimetry experiment

Morris Kaufman, Robert Malone, Brent Frogget, David Esquibel, Vincent Romero, Gregory Lare, Bart Briggs, Adam Iverson, Daniel Frayer, Douglas DeVore, Brian Cata, David Holtkamp, Mark Wilke, Nick King, Michael Furlanetto, Matthew Briggs, Michael Furnish

Proceedings Volume 6676, 667607 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.732233

KEYWORDS: Diagnostics, Velocimetry, Interferometers, Velocity measurements, Mirrors, Calibration, Foam, Doppler effect, Pellicles, Relays

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Proceedings Article | 21 September 2007 Paper

Optical alignment techniques for line-imaging velocity interferometry and line-imaging self-emission of targets at the National Ignition Facility (NIF)

Robert Malone, John Celeste, Peter Celliers, Brent Frogget, Robert Guyton, Morris Kaufman, Tony Lee, Brian MacGowan, Edmund Ng, Imants Reinbachs, Ronald Robinson, Thomas Tunnell, Phillip Watts

Proceedings Volume 6676, 667608 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.731639

KEYWORDS: Interferometers, Streak cameras, Optical alignment, Mirrors, National Ignition Facility, Diagnostics, Optical components, Laser beam diagnostics, Beam splitters, Fabry–Perot interferometers

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Proceedings Article | 5 September 2006 Paper

Optomechanical considerations for the VISAR diagnostic at the National Ignition Facility (NIF)

Morris Kaufman, John Celeste, Brent Frogget, Tony Lee, Brian MacGowan, Robert Malone, Edmund Ng, Tom Tunnell, Phillip Watts

Proceedings Volume 6289, 628906 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.682172

KEYWORDS: National Ignition Facility, Mirrors, Diagnostics, Interferometers, Relays, Lens design, Earthquakes, Computer aided design, Optical components, Finite element methods

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Proceedings Article | 1 September 2006 Paper

Design of a thermal imaging diagnostic using 90-degree off-axis parabolic mirrors

Robert Malone, Steven Becker, Daniel Dolan, Richard Hacking, Randy Hickman, Morris Kaufman, Gerald Stevens, William Turley

Proceedings Volume 6288, 62880Z (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.681080

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Off axis mirrors, Infrared imaging, Infrared cameras, Thermography, Image quality, Diagnostics, Cameras, Imaging systems, Distortion

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Proceedings Article | 12 July 2006 Paper

Overview of the line-imaging VISAR diagnostic at the National Ignition Facility (NIF)

Robert Malone, Gene Capelle, John Celeste, Peter Celliers, Brent Frogget, Robert Guyton, Morris Kaufman, Tony Lee, Brian MacGowan, Edmund Ng, Imants Reinbachs, Ronald Robinson, Lynn Seppala, Thomas Tunnell, Phillip Watts

Proceedings Volume 6342, 634220 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.692236

KEYWORDS: Interferometers, Streak cameras, National Ignition Facility, Diagnostics, Mirrors, Laser beam diagnostics, Relays, Beam splitters, Silica, Prisms

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Proceedings Article | 24 August 2005 Paper

Combining a thermal-imaging diagnostic with an existing imaging VISAR diagnostic at the National Ignition Facility (NIF)

Robert Malone, John Celeste, Peter Celliers, Brent Frogget, Robert Guyton, Morris Kaufman, Tony Lee, Brian MacGowan, Edmund Ng, Imants Reinbachs, Ronald Robinson, Lynn Seppala, Thomas Tunnell, Phillip Watts

Proceedings Volume 5874, 587409 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.619134

KEYWORDS: Streak cameras, Interferometers, National Ignition Facility, Diagnostics, Beam splitters, Mirrors, Silica, Laser beam diagnostics, Relays, Fiber lasers

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Proceedings Article | 17 March 2005 Paper

Imaging VISAR diagnostic for the National Ignition Facility (NIF)

Robert Malone, John Bower, David Bradley, Gene Capelle, John Celeste, Peter Celliers, Gilbert Collins, Mark Eckart, Jon Eggert, Brent Frogget, Robert Guyton, Damien Hicks, Morris Kaufman, Brian MacGowan, Samuel Montelongo, Edmund Ng, Ronald Robinson, Thomas Tunnell, Phillip Watts, Paul Zapata

Proceedings Volume 5580, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.579285

KEYWORDS: Interferometers, National Ignition Facility, Mirrors, Diagnostics, Streak cameras, Laser beam diagnostics, Relays, Optical components, Pulsed laser operation, Kinematics

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Proceedings Article | 14 October 2004 Paper

Fielding of an imaging VISAR diagnostic at the National Ignition Facility (NIF)

Robert Malone, John Bower, Gene Capelle, John Celeste, Peter Celliers, Brent Frogget, Robert Guyton, Morris Kaufman, Gregory Lare, Tony Lee, Brian MacGowan, Samuel Montelongo, Edmund Ng, Thayne Thomas, Thomas Tunnell, Phillip Watts

Proceedings Volume 5523, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.561773

KEYWORDS: National Ignition Facility, Interferometers, Diagnostics, Mirrors, Laser beam diagnostics, Streak cameras, Relays, Optical alignment, Optical components, Fiber lasers

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Proceedings Article | 3 November 2003 Paper

Design of an imaging VISAR diagnostic for the National Ignition Facility (NIF)

Robert Malone, Brent Frogget, Morris Kaufman, Phillip Watts, Perry Bell, John Celeste, Tony Lee

Proceedings Volume 5173, 517304 (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.506774

KEYWORDS: Interferometers, National Ignition Facility, Relays, Streak cameras, Thermography, Diagnostics, Mirrors, Laser optics, Imaging systems, Silica

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Proceedings Article | 29 October 1997 Paper

Deriving particle distributions from in-line Fraunhofer holographic data

Thomas Tunnell, Robert Malone, Rosmarie Frederickson, Albert DeLanoy, Douglas Johnson, Christopher Ciarcia, Danny Sorenson

Proceedings Volume 3163, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.283972

KEYWORDS: Particles, Holography, Data acquisition, Image processing, Holograms, Actuators, Pulsed power, Laser systems engineering, CCD cameras, Cameras

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Proceedings Article | 28 May 1997 Paper

Particle distribution measurements using in-line Fraunhofer holography

Danny Sorenson, Robert Malone, Brent Frogget, Christopher Ciarcia, Thomas Tunnell, Randy Flurer

Proceedings Volume 2869, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.273337

KEYWORDS: Particles, Holograms, Holography, Data acquisition, Image segmentation, Relays, 3D image reconstruction, 3D image processing, CCD cameras, Light scattering

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Proceedings Article | 1 November 1990 Paper

Design of a twenty-element long focal length zoom lens

Robert Malone, Brent Frogget, David Grafton, Frank Mitchell

Proceedings Volume 1334, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.22834

KEYWORDS: Zoom lenses, Lens design, Glasses, Modulation transfer functions, Optical engineering, Computing systems, Streak cameras, Switches, Tolerancing, Optical components

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