Prof. Daniela M. Topasna Profile

Prof. Daniela M. Topasna

Professor at Virginia Military Institute

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Publications (19)

Proceedings Article | 3 October 2019 Paper

A compact optical polarimeter for portable telescopes used for teaching astronomy

Gregory Topasna, Daniela Topasna

Proceedings Volume 11207, 1120721 (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2527502

KEYWORDS: Polarimetry, Polarization, Stars, Telescopes, Prisms, Cameras, Astronomy, CCD cameras, Astronomical imaging, Astronomical telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 16 April 2016 Paper

Conformal self-assembled thin films for optical pH sensors

Daniela Topasna, Gregory Topasna, Minghanbo Liu, Ching-Hung Tseng

Proceedings Volume 9802, 98021Q (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2219386

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Thin films, Biomedical optics, Environmental sensing, Optical sensors, Fabrication, Optical sensing, Optical coatings, Thin film coatings, Molecules, Absorbance, Dysprosium, Absorption, Glasses

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Proceedings Article | 8 October 2015 Open Access

Partial polarization: a comprehensive student exercise

Gregory Topasna, Daniela Topasna

Proceedings Volume 9793, 979325 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2223198

KEYWORDS: Dielectric polarization, Polarization, Reflectivity, Dielectrics, Excel, Sensors, Collimation, Data modeling, Polarizers, Refraction

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Proceedings Article | 8 October 2015 Open Access

Design and fabrication of self-assembled thin films

Daniela Topasna, Gregory Topasna

Proceedings Volume 9793, 979310 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2223095

KEYWORDS: Thin films, Transmittance, Nanoparticles, Quartz, Thin film coatings, Fabrication, Polymers, Cerium, Oxides, Physics

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Proceedings Article | 5 June 2009 Open Access

Numerical modeling of thin film optical filters

Daniela Topasna, Gregory Topasna

Proceedings Volume 9666, 96661P (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2208081

KEYWORDS: Thin films, Reflectivity, Reflection, Refraction, Optical filters, Coating, Transmittance, Numerical modeling, Mathematical modeling, Magnetism

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Proceedings Article | 5 June 2009 Open Access

Stokes parameters in undergraduate laboratory exercises

Gregory Topasna, Daniela Topasna

Proceedings Volume 9666, 96660R (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2207977

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Polarizers, Prisms, Telescopes, Charge-coupled devices, Signal to noise ratio, Electromagnetic radiation, Optical components, CCD cameras, Error analysis

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Proceedings Article | 3 June 2007 Open Access

Nonlinear optics MathCAD exercise for undergraduate students

Daniela Topasna, Gregory Topasna

Proceedings Volume 9665, 966523 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2211131

KEYWORDS: Physics, Nonlinear optics, Numerical modeling, Mathematical modeling, Thin films, Optical limiting, Astronomy, Education and training, Photonics

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Proceedings Article | 3 June 2007 Open Access

Flexible organic temperature sensors

Daniela Topasna

Proceedings Volume 9665, 96651W (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2207806

KEYWORDS: Temperature sensors, Polymers, Thin films, Thin film devices, Sensors, Resistance, Photonics, Education and training, Optical fabrication

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Proceedings Article | 3 June 2007 Open Access

Nonlinear optics Mathcad exercise for undergraduate students

Daniela Topasna, Gregory Topasna

Proceedings Volume 9665, 96651Q (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2207681

KEYWORDS: Absorption, Mathematical modeling, Nonlinear optics, Optical limiting, Fullerenes, Physics, Numerical modeling, Molecules, Thin films, Dielectrics

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Proceedings Article | 6 February 2004 Paper

Enhanced photovoltaic efficiency in polymer-fullerene composites by thermally controlled interdiffusion

Martin Drees, James Heflin, Richey Davis, Daniela Topasna, Paige Stevenson

Proceedings Volume 5215, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.506586

KEYWORDS: Polymers, Transmission electron microscopy, Fullerenes, External quantum efficiency, Absorption, Interfaces, Luminescence, Photovoltaics, Glasses, Organic photovoltaics

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Proceedings Article | 13 November 2001 Paper

Electrochromic switching in ionically self-assembled nanostructures

Jerzy Janik, James Heflin, Daniela Marciu, Michael Miller, Hong Wang, Harry Gibson, Rick Davis

Proceedings Volume 4458, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.448242

KEYWORDS: Absorption, Switching, Polymers, Control systems, Ions, Photodiodes, Nanostructures, Polymer thin films, Liquids, Absorbance

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Proceedings Article | 5 February 2001 Paper

Photoluminescence studies on energy migration in multilayer organic photovoltaic devices based on ionically self-assembled monolayers

Raoul Schroeder, C. Soman, Charles Brands, James Heflin, Wilhelm Graupner, Hong Wang, Harry Gibson, Daniela Marciu, Michael Miller

Proceedings Volume 4108, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.416935

KEYWORDS: Excitons, Luminescence, Molecules, Diffusion, Solar energy, Photovoltaics, Reflection, Self-assembled monolayers, Absorption, Scattering

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Proceedings Article | 19 May 2000 Paper

Thermal stability and immersion solution dependence of second-order nonlinear optical ionically self-assembled films

Charles Figura, Patrick Neyman, Daniela Marciu, Charles Brands, Mandy Murray, Steve Hair, Rick Davis, Michael Miller, James Heflin

Proceedings Volume 3939, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.386378

KEYWORDS: Chromophores, Polymers, Nonlinear optics, Second-harmonic generation, Temperature metrology, Polymer thin films, Self-assembled monolayers, Interfaces, Absorbance, Glasses

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Proceedings Article | 17 April 2000 Paper

Efficiency optimization in ionically self-assembled thin film polymer light-emitting diodes

Daniela Marciu, M. Miller, A. Ritter, M. Murray, Patrick Neyman, Wilhelm Graupner, James Heflin, Hong Wang, Harry Gibson, Rick Davis

Proceedings Volume 3938, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.382828

KEYWORDS: Polymers, Aluminum, Luminescence, Absorption, Interfaces, Electrodes, Light emitting diodes, Thin films, Organic light emitting diodes, Polymer thin films

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Proceedings Article | 17 April 2000 Paper

Photovoltaic responses in ionically self-assembled nanostructures containing conjugated polymers and fullerenes

Charles Brands, T. Piok, Patrick Neyman, A. Erlacher, C. Soman, M. Murray, Raoul Schroeder, James Heflin, Wilhelm Graupner, Daniela Marciu, Adam Drake, Michael Miller, Hong Wang, Harry Gibson, Harry Dorn, Guenther Leising, M. Guzy, Rick Davis

Proceedings Volume 3937, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.382794

KEYWORDS: Photovoltaics, Absorption, Reflection, Modulation, Fullerenes, Polymers, Thin films, Glasses, Aluminum, Solids

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Proceedings Article | 13 October 1997 Paper

Second-order nonlinear optical thin films fabricated from ionically self-assembled monolayers

James Heflin, Yanjing Liu, Charles Figura, Daniela Marciu, Richard Claus

Proceedings Volume 3147, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.284253

KEYWORDS: Self-assembled monolayers, Thin films, Polarization, Chromophores, Second-harmonic generation, Harmonic generation, Polymers, Absorbance, Quartz, Polarizers

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Proceedings Article | 10 October 1997 Paper

Optical limiting over an extended spectral region by derivatization of C60

James Heflin, Daniela Marciu, Charles Figura, S. Wang, R. Yordanov, James Withers

Proceedings Volume 3146, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.284160

KEYWORDS: Optical limiting, Absorption, Transmittance, Saturable absorption, Optical testing, Fullerenes, Data analysis, Spherical lenses, Molecules, Transparency

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Proceedings Article | 16 December 1996 Paper

Degenerate four-wave mixing in endohedral metallofullerenes and optical limiting of C60 derivatives and higher fullerenes

James Heflin, Daniela Marciu, Charles Figura, S. Wang, P. Burbank, S. Stevenson, Harry Dorn, James Withers

Proceedings Volume 2854, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.262978

KEYWORDS: Fullerenes, Optical limiting, Absorption, Transmittance, Saturable absorption, Four wave mixing, Optical testing, Molecules, Erbium, Nonlinear optics

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Proceedings Article | 8 December 1995 Paper

Optical limiting of C60, C60 charge-transfer complexes, and higher fullerenes from 532 to 750 nm

James Heflin, S. Wang, Daniela Marciu, Charles Figura, R. Yordanov

Proceedings Volume 2530, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.228117

KEYWORDS: Absorption, Optical limiting, Saturable absorption, Fullerenes, Transmittance, Optical testing, Nonlinear optics, Metals, Molecules, Light

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