Prof. Yi Chin Fang Profile

Prof. Yi Chin Fang

Professor at National Yang Ming Chao Tong University

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Area of Expertise:

Optical Design , Infrared Physics and Engineering , Opto-mechatronics , Human Vision Research , Display ( Projector and BLU) , Modulation Transfer Function

Profile Summary

I am Yi chin Fang. I get my Ph.D. degree at Applied Optics, Physics, and University of Reading, UK. I am interested in optical design for image and non-image optics, measurement of modulation transfer function, 3D display, bio-optics, infrared optics and engineering, remote sensing. Now I am a Professor and head of department of NKFUST, Taiwan. I am a photographer and collector of antique camera lens as well. I am planning to write a history book of traditional optics from 1850 t0 2012. Hopefully it could be published in five years.

Publications (30)

Proceedings Article | 29 September 2016 Paper

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Optical design of three-dimensional digital ophthalmoscopes

Yi-Chin Fang, Chih-Ta Yen, Chin-Hsien Chu

Proceedings Volume 9948, 99481A (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2237824

KEYWORDS: Optical design, Eye, 3D image processing, Infrared imaging, Infrared radiation, Visible radiation, Zoom lenses, Spatial frequencies, 3D displays, Modulation transfer functions

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Proceedings Article | 23 September 2015 Paper

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A study of modulation transfer function of digital image system via microscanning technique

Yi-Chin Fang, Ho-Lin Tsay, Guo-Yi Huang, Szu-Yuan Tseng, Po-Ming Lin

Proceedings Volume 9626, 96261C (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2191192

KEYWORDS: Modulation transfer functions, Imaging systems, Sensors, Image sensors, Image processing, Light sources, Spatial frequencies, Mirrors, Optical transfer functions, Off axis mirrors

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Proceedings Article | 3 September 2015 Paper

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A study of high ratio zoom optics with intermediate image

Chih-Ta Yen, Yi-Chin Fang

Proceedings Volume 9580, 95800N (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2187336

KEYWORDS: Zoom lenses, Lens design, Optical design, Optical components, Telescopes, Image quality, Chemical elements, Code v, Optics manufacturing, Geometrical optics

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Proceedings Article | 1 May 2014 Paper

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A study of optical design of power-saving backlight module with external illuminance

Yi-Chin Fang, Yih-Fong Tzeng

Proceedings Volume 9131, 91312C (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2066106

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Optical design, Light emitting diodes, LCDs, Glasses, Freeform optics, Light sources, Light sources and illumination, Reflection, Optics manufacturing

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Proceedings Article | 30 September 2013 Paper

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Discrete optimization method applied to optical design

Yi-Chin Fang, Cheng-Mu Tsai

Proceedings Volume 8842, 884205 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2023588

KEYWORDS: Zoom lenses, Liquids, Liquid lenses, Digital signal processing, Optical design, Signal processing, Lens design, Cameras, Chromatic aberrations, Code v

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Proceedings Article | 30 September 2013 Paper

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A study of optical design and optimization of laser optics

C.-M. Tsai, Yi-Chin Fang

Proceedings Volume 8840, 88400O (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2023608

KEYWORDS: Aspheric lenses, Laser optics, Optical design, Spherical lenses, Genetic algorithms, Optimization (mathematics), Laser sources, Neodymium, Nd:YAG lasers, Light sources

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 2013 Paper

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A study of optical design of zoom optics

Cheng-Mu Tsai, Chih-Ta Yen, Yi-Chin Fang, Chia-An Chen

Proceedings Volume 8841, 88410I (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2023599

KEYWORDS: Zoom lenses, Lens design, Optical design, Image quality, Optical components, Telescopes, Photonics, Optics manufacturing, Code v, Chemical elements

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Proceedings Article | 26 November 2012 Paper

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Advances in optical design and optimization of miniature zoom optics with liquid lens element

Cheng-Mu Tsai, Yi-Chin Fang

Proceedings Volume 8557, 85570S (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.999927

KEYWORDS: Zoom lenses, Liquids, Liquid lenses, Digital signal processing, Optical design, Optical components, Signal processing, Code v, Chromatic aberrations, Glasses

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Proceedings Article | 16 October 2012 Paper

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A study of new optimization of LED projector with high efficiency and contrast

Yi-Chin Fang, Chia-An Chen, Cheng-Mu Tsai, Chih-Ta Yen, Hung-Yi Wu, Chin-Hsien Chu

Proceedings Volume 8416, 841623 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2009388

KEYWORDS: Liquids, Light emitting diodes, Projection systems, Digital micromirror devices, Optical design, Prisms, Liquid lenses, Reflectors, Transformers, Relays

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Proceedings Article | 4 October 2011 Paper

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A study of blue-ray pickup head optical system with liquid crystal optics module

Chih-Ta Yen, Yi-Chin Fang, Chen-Mu Tsai

Proceedings Volume 8172, 817211 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.896807

KEYWORDS: Liquid crystals, Monochromatic aberrations, Objectives, Optical design, Head, Crystal optics, Lens design, Refractive index, Electrodes, Gradient-index optics

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Proceedings Article | 22 September 2011 Paper

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A study of optical design and optimization applied to lens module of laser beam shaping of advanced modern optical device

Cheng-Mu Tsai, Yi-Chin Fang, Zhen Hsiang Chen

Proceedings Volume 8130, 81300W (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.893175

KEYWORDS: Aspheric lenses, Spherical lenses, Optical design, Optimization (mathematics), Genetic algorithms, Optical components, Laser sources, Neodymium, Nd:YAG lasers, Laser processing

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Proceedings Article | 21 September 2011 Paper

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A study of optical design for optics of high-contrast projector

Chih-Ta Yen, Yi-Chin Fang, Chen-Mu Tsai

Proceedings Volume 8167, 81670R (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.896809

KEYWORDS: Projection systems, Light emitting diodes, Optical design, Digital signal processing, Lens design, Zoom lenses, LED displays, Light sources, Displays, Digital Light Processing

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Proceedings Article | 21 September 2011 Paper

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A study of optical design of backlight module with external illuminance

Chih-Ta Yen, Yi-Chin Fang

Proceedings Volume 8170, 81700K (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.897362

KEYWORDS: Headlamps, Light emitting diodes, Digital micromirror devices, Light sources, Principal component analysis, Reflectors, Optical design, Lamps, LCDs, Light sources and illumination

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Proceedings Article | 21 September 2011 Paper

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Optical design of adaptive automotive headlight system with digital micro-mirror device

Cheng-Mu Tsai, Yi-Chin Fang

Proceedings Volume 8170, 81700A (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.896394

KEYWORDS: Headlamps, Digital micromirror devices, Mirrors, Optical design, Light emitting diodes, Switches, Reflectors, Micromirrors, Lamps, Optical simulations

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Proceedings Article | 10 September 2011 Paper

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Optical design of light guide film with external illuminance backlight module

Chih-Ta Yen, Yi-Chin Fang, Cheng-Hsien Huang, Bo-Ren Hsueh, Chia-an Chen

Proceedings Volume 8129, 81290L (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.893247

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, LCDs, Optical design, Light sources, Light emitting diodes, Glasses, Interfaces, Solids, Light sources and illumination, Manufacturing

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Proceedings Article | 16 November 2010 Paper

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A study of power saving LED back light module

Yi-Chin Fang, Jyh-Cheng Yu, Cheng-Mu Tsai, Cheng-Hsien Huang

Proceedings Volume 7852, 785219 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.870448

KEYWORDS: Light emitting diodes, Waveguides, LED backlight, Light sources and illumination, Light sources, Principal component analysis, Glasses, Light, LED lighting, LED displays

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Proceedings Article | 24 August 2009 Paper

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Optimization of optics with micro diffractive optical element via a hybrid Taguchi genetic algorithm

Tung-Kuan Liu, Yi-Chin Fang, Bo-Wen Wu, John MacDonald, Jyh-Horng Chou, Cheng-Mu Tsai, Han-Ching Lin, Wei Teng Lin

Proceedings Volume 7429, 74290F (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.825449

KEYWORDS: Diffractive optical elements, Chromatic aberrations, Glasses, Genetic algorithms, Optical design, Optimization (mathematics), Diffraction, Lens design, Refractive index, Refraction

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Proceedings Article | 21 May 2009 Paper

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Optical design and optimization of zoom optics with diffractive optical element

Yi-Chin Fang, Han-Ching Lin

Proceedings Volume 7282, 72820F (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.830797

KEYWORDS: Diffractive optical elements, Chromatic aberrations, Zoom lenses, Optical spheres, Optical design, Glasses, Digital signal processing, Optical components, Refractive index, Lens design

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Proceedings Article | 3 February 2009 Paper

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Study on the improvement of overall optical image quality via digital image processing

Cheng-Mu Tsai, Yi Chin Fang, Yu Chin Lin

Proceedings Volume 7160, 71600D (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.812030

KEYWORDS: Modulation transfer functions, Digital image processing, Digital filtering, Image processing, Image quality, Imaging systems, Optical filters, Cameras, Image filtering, Gaussian filters

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Proceedings Article | 18 November 2008 Paper

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Extended optimization for 350X zoom optics via hybrid Tagushi genetic algorithm

Chen-Mu Tsai, Yi Chin Fang, Han-Ching Lin

Proceedings Volume 7138, 71381F (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.818036

KEYWORDS: Diffractive optical elements, Optical spheres, Zoom lenses, Chromatic aberrations, Glasses, Genetic algorithms, Optimization (mathematics), Optical design, Signal to noise ratio, Hybrid optics

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Proceedings Article | 27 September 2008 Paper

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Primary chromatic aberration elimination via optimization work with genetic algorithm

Bo-Wen Wu, Tung-Kuan Liu, Yi-Chin Fang, Jyh-Horng Chou, Hsien-Lin Tsai, En-Hao Chang

Proceedings Volume 7100, 71000J (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.793735

KEYWORDS: Chromatic aberrations, Genetic algorithms, Glasses, Optimization (mathematics), Optical design, Computer programming, Binary data, Colorimetry, Neodymium, Lens design

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Proceedings Article | 23 September 2008 Paper

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Neural network implementation for an optical model of LCD backlight module

Chen-Jung Li, Yi-Chin Fang, Ming-Chia Cheng

Proceedings Volume 7103, 71030L (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.797854

KEYWORDS: Prisms, Neural networks, LCDs, Light sources, Light scattering, Light, Waveguides, Reflectors, Scattering, Diffusion

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Proceedings Article | 11 September 2008 Paper

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Zoom optics design and optimization with digital image process

Chen-Mu Tsai, Yi Chin Fang, Yu-Cheng Lin

Proceedings Volume 7061, 706110 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.793723

KEYWORDS: Image processing, Modulation transfer functions, Digital image processing, Image quality, Zoom lenses, Optical design, Point spread functions, Optical transfer functions, Optical signal processing, Spatial frequencies

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Proceedings Article | 19 February 2008 Paper

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Confocal microscopy scanned by digital micromirror device with stray light filters

Chuan-Cheng Hung, Chang-Ching Lin, Koung-Ming Yeh, Yi-Chin Fang, Jia-Hua Wu, Hung-Chi Sun, Wei-Chi Lai, Yi-Liang Chen

Proceedings Volume 6884, 68840T (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.758830

KEYWORDS: Stray light, Confocal microscopy, Digital micromirror devices, Optical filters, Image filtering, CCD cameras, Imaging systems, Light sources, Microscopes, Image sensors

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Proceedings Article | 8 January 2008 Paper

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Near infrared spectrum simulation applied to human skin for diagnosis

Chen-Mu Tsai, Yi-Chin Fang, Chih-Yu Wang, Pin-Chun Chiu, Guo-Ying Wu, Wei-Chi Zheng, Shih-Hao Chemg

Proceedings Volume 6826, 68262G (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.756407

KEYWORDS: Skin, Near infrared, Scattering, Tissue optics, Absorption, Light scattering, Infrared radiation, Monte Carlo methods, Light sources, Optical properties

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Proceedings Article | 18 September 2007 Paper

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Optical design method for high zoom ratio lens with liquid lens and digital signal processing

Chao-Chang Hu, Yi Chin Fang, Chen-Mu Tsai, Han-Ching Lin, Han-Wei Su, Yu-Cheng Lin

Proceedings Volume 6667, 66670R (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.750152

KEYWORDS: Liquid lenses, Liquids, Zoom lenses, Digital signal processing, Cell phones, Optical design, Lens design, Image quality, Modulation transfer functions, Chromatic aberrations

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 July 2007

Eliminating lateral color aberration of a high-resolution digital projection lens using a novel genetic algorithm

Yi-Chin Fang, Bo-Wen Wu, Tung-Kuan Liu

OE, Vol. 46, Issue 07, 073003, (July 2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.2759527

KEYWORDS: Chromatic aberrations, Glasses, Computer programming, Code v, Optical engineering, Genetic algorithms, Zoom lenses, Projection systems, Optical design, Refraction

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Proceedings Article | 12 September 2006 Paper

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A new design mixing RGB LED (red, green, blue light-emitting diode) for a modern LCD (liquid crystal display) backlight system

Che-Ming Chang, Yi-Chin Fang, Chen-Rong Lee

Proceedings Volume 6338, 63380Q (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.681449

KEYWORDS: Light emitting diodes, Reflectors, LED backlight, Light sources, LCDs, Blue light emitting diodes, Light, Waveguides, RGB color model, LED displays

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Proceedings Article | 19 July 2006 Paper

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High definition DLP zoom projector lens design with TIR prism for high definition television (HDTV)

Yi Chin Fang, Wei Teng Lin, Hsien Lin Tsai

Proceedings Volume 6342, 63420Z (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.692266

KEYWORDS: Zoom lenses, Digital Light Processing, Projection systems, Prisms, Distortion, Lens design, Digital micromirror devices, Modulation transfer functions, Optical design, Diffraction

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Proceedings Article | 17 July 2006 Paper

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2X optical digital zoom lens with short total length and extremely small front aperture for two-million-pixel CMOS on mobile phones

Yi-Chin Fang, Hsien-Lin Tsai, Yu-Han Chien, Wen-Yi Wu, Chao-Chang Hu, Han-Wei Su

Proceedings Volume 6342, 63421I (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.692295

KEYWORDS: Zoom lenses, Cell phones, Modulation transfer functions, Lens design, Distortion, Cameras, Optics manufacturing, Monochromatic aberrations, Optical components, Diffraction

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Conference Committee Involvement (12)

Optical Design and Testing XIII

14 October 2023 | Beijing, China

Optical Design and Testing XII

5 December 2022 | Online Only, China

Optical Design and Testing XI

10 October 2021 | Nantong, JS, China

Optical Design and Testing X

12 October 2020 | Online Only, China

Optical Design and Testing IX

21 October 2019 | Hangzhou, China

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