Dr. J. Michael Finlan Profile

Dr. J. Michael Finlan

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Proceedings Article | 10 May 2006 Paper

Precision refractive zoom lens with long focal length

J. Michael Finlan, David Manzi, Lenuar Rutberg, John O'Sullivan

Proceedings Volume 6203, 62030R (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.666751

KEYWORDS: Zoom lenses, Image resolution, Glasses, Photography, Imaging systems, Temperature metrology, Lens design, Aluminum, Optical fabrication, Optical filters

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Proceedings Article | 13 August 1997 Paper

Nonmechanical beam switching in the midinfrared waveband

John Lehman, J. Michael Finlan, Kevin Flood, Mary Gerard, David Driscoll

Proceedings Volume 3061, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.280361

KEYWORDS: Switching, Mid-IR, Electro optical design, Relays, Electro optical systems, Prototyping, Optical fabrication, Optical fabrication equipment, Polarization, Electro optics

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Proceedings Article | 7 July 1997 Paper

Nonmechanical beam steering using spatial multiplexing

J. Michael Finlan, Kevin Flood, Mary Gerard, John Lehman

Proceedings Volume 3131, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.277744

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Beam splitters, Liquid crystals, Mirrors, Prototyping, Lenses, Relays, Switches, Multiplexing, Scanners

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 December 1995

Efficient f/1 binary-optics microlenses in fused silica designed using vector diffraction theory

J. Michael Finlan, Kevin Flood, Richard Bojko

OE, Vol. 34, Issue 12, (December 1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/12.215664

KEYWORDS: Diffraction, Etching, Microlens, Lenses, Silica, Diffraction gratings, Microlens array, Lens design, Optical design, Photomasks

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Proceedings Article | 12 May 1995 Paper

Comparison of conventional and microlens-array agile beam steerers

Graham McDearmon, Kevin Flood, J. Michael Finlan

Proceedings Volume 2383, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.209018

KEYWORDS: Beam steering, Microlens array, Mirrors, Silicon, Detector arrays, Infrared radiation, Receivers, Electroluminescence, Infrared imaging, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 1 June 1994 Paper

Phase locking of a two-dimensional semiconductor laser array in an external Talbot cavity

Steve Sanders, Robert Waarts, Derek Nam, David Welch, John Ehlert, William Cassarly, J. Michael Finlan, Kevin Flood

Proceedings Volume 2148, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.176647

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Phased arrays, Diffraction, Semiconductor lasers, Liquid crystals, Mirrors, Mode locking, Phase contrast, Phase measurement, Control systems

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Proceedings Article | 16 June 1993 Paper

Phased 2D semiconductor laser array for high coherent output power

Robert Waarts, Derek Nam, David Welch, Donald Scifres, John Ehlert, William Cassarly, J. Michael Finlan, Kevin Flood

Proceedings Volume 1850, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.146914

KEYWORDS: Semiconductor lasers, Diffraction, Control systems, Sensing systems, Liquid crystals, Mirrors, Continuous wave operation, Phased arrays, Waveguides, Laser damage threshold

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Proceedings Article | 26 June 1992 Paper

Semiconductor laser array in an external Talbot cavity

Robert Waarts, Derek Nam, David Welch, David Mehuys, William Cassarly, John Ehlert, J. Michael Finlan, Kevin Flood

Proceedings Volume 1634, (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.59148

KEYWORDS: Semiconductor lasers, Waveguides, Diffraction, Mirrors, Sensing systems, Control systems, Continuous wave operation, Laser applications, Technologies and applications, Liquid crystals

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Proceedings Article | 26 June 1992 Paper

Automated two-dimensional phase sensing and control using phase-contrast imaging

William Cassarly, John Ehlert, Steve Chakmakjian, Dennis Harnesberger, J. Michael Finlan, Kevin Flood, Robert Waarts, Derek Nam, David Welch

Proceedings Volume 1634, (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.59149

KEYWORDS: Wavefronts, Semiconductor lasers, Phase measurement, Sensing systems, Control systems, Near field, Fourier transforms, Phase shift keying, Liquid crystals, Technologies and applications

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Proceedings Article | 1 May 1990 Paper

Effects of liquid crystals on diffractive coupling in a diode laser external cavity

J. Michael Finlan, Scott Hamilton, James Leger

Proceedings Volume 1219, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.18275

KEYWORDS: Liquid crystals, Semiconductor lasers, Laser applications, Mirrors, Modulators, Microlens array, Laser optics, Video, Collimation, Coherence (optics)

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Proceedings Article | 1 May 1990 Paper

Continuous wide-angle beam steering using translation of binary microlens arrays and a liquid-crystal phased array

Kevin Flood, William Cassarly, Christina Sigg, J. Michael Finlan

Proceedings Volume 1211, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.17959

KEYWORDS: Microlens array, Microlens, Phased array optics, Beam steering, Liquid crystals, Binary data, Phased arrays, Space telescopes, Telescopes, Holography

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