Prof. Kenneth J. Chau Profile

Prof. Kenneth J. Chau

Associate Professor at UBC Okanagan

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Proceedings Article | 19 April 2024 Open Access

Comparing classical electrodynamic theories through simulations of optical deformation of droplets (Erratum)

Kenneth Chau, Cael Warner, Ying Tsui

Proceedings Volume 12649, 126490X (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3032555

KEYWORDS: Video, Simulations, Electrodynamics, Deformation, Optical tweezers, Optical micromanipulation, Interfaces, Engineering

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Proceedings Article | 5 October 2023 Presentation + Paper

Comparing classical electrodynamic theories through simulations of optical deformation of droplets

Kenneth Chau, Cael Warner, Ying Tsui

Proceedings Volume 12649, 126490C (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2682183

KEYWORDS: Deformation, Electrodynamics, Capillaries, Interfaces, Electric fields, Beam diameter, Diffraction, Liquids, Wave propagation, Polarization

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Proceedings Article | 15 October 2012 Paper

Far-field detection and imaging of surface plasmon polaritons by engineering sub-wavelength slit structures

Reyad Mehfuz, Kenneth Chau

Proceedings Volume 8463, 846308 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.929397

KEYWORDS: Metals, Polymers, Optical microscopy, Microscopes, Optical microscopes, Polymethylmethacrylate, Surface plasmon polaritons, Scattering, Prisms, Imaging arrays

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Proceedings Article | 2 March 2012 Paper

Flexible, fibre-addressable surface-plasmon-resonance chip

Faqrul Chowdhury, Kenneth Chau

Proceedings Volume 8257, 82570M (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.906950

KEYWORDS: Surface plasmons, Metals, Interfaces, Sensors, Dielectrics, Reflectivity, Light, Gold, Ocean optics, Adhesives

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Proceedings Article | 22 February 2012 Paper

Broadband optical resonator based on coupled positive- and negative-index waveguides

Max Bethune-Waddell, Kenneth Chau

Proceedings Volume 8269, 82690A (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.906930

KEYWORDS: Resonators, Waveguides, Spiral phase plates, Electromagnetic radiation, Dispersion, Phase velocity, Finite-difference time-domain method, Visible radiation, Optical resonators, Electromagnetism

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Proceedings Article | 16 February 2012 Paper

Microscopy using water droplets

Faqrul Chowdhury, Kenneth Chau

Proceedings Volume 8252, 82520Z (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.906949

KEYWORDS: Microscopes, Microfluidics, Water, Objectives, Microscopy, Microfluidic imaging, Visible radiation, Silicon, Coating, Collimation

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Proceedings Article | 8 September 2011 Paper

A new methodology for optical sensing and identification using optical-disc drives

Samuel Schaefer, Kenneth Chau

Proceedings Volume 8007, 800719 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.905476

KEYWORDS: Compact discs, Optical discs, Photodiodes, Chemical analysis, Printing, Optical sensing, Sensors, Error analysis, Modulation, Biological and chemical sensing

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Proceedings Article | 8 September 2011 Paper

Design of a metal-dielectric subwavelength slit structure for high efficiency coupling of surface plasmon polaritons

Reyad Mehfuz, Kenneth Chau

Proceedings Volume 8007, 800729 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.915601

KEYWORDS: Dielectrics, Metals, Surface plasmon polaritons, Electromagnetic radiation, Electromagnetism, Finite-difference time-domain method, Silver, Radio propagation, Dispersion, Infrared radiation

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Proceedings Article | 8 September 2011 Paper

Designing a nanometer-scale light bending structure

M. W. Maqsood, K. Chau

Proceedings Volume 8007, 80070X (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.905469

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Silver, Dielectrics, Metals, Radio propagation, Wave propagation, Electromagnetism, Finite-difference time-domain method, Light wave propagation, Photonic crystals

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Proceedings Article | 8 February 2007 Paper

Terahertz isotropic photonic magnetoresistance

C. Baron, K. Chau, A. Elezzabi

Proceedings Volume 6471, 64710N (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.697488

KEYWORDS: Particles, Terahertz radiation, Magnetism, Nickel, Plasmons, Signal attenuation, Polarization, Solids, Picosecond phenomena, Ferromagnetics

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Proceedings Article | 8 February 2007 Paper

Ultrafast terahertz electric field polarization dynamics in metallic metastructures

K. Chau, M. Quong, A. Elezzabi

Proceedings Volume 6471, 64710P (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.699232

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Terahertz radiation, Optical activity, Picosecond phenomena, Electromagnetism, Radio propagation, 3D modeling, Light scattering, Crystals, Ultrafast phenomena

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Proceedings Article | 15 February 2006 Paper

Extraordinary single cycle terahertz transmission through ensembles of sub-wavelength size metal particles

A. Elezzabi, K. Chau

Proceedings Volume 6118, 61180L (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.655595

KEYWORDS: Particles, Terahertz radiation, Picosecond phenomena, Copper, Chromium, Radio propagation, Metals, Electromagnetism, Surface plasmons, Polarization

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Proceedings Article | 15 February 2006 Paper

Photonic anisotropic magnetoresistance in sub-wavelength size Co particles

K. Chau, A. Elezzabi

Proceedings Volume 6118, 61180M (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.655610

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Particles, Metals, Magnetism, Polarization, Plasmons, Scattering, Picosecond phenomena, Surface plasmons, Ferromagnetics

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Proceedings Article | 15 February 2006 Paper

Contact resistance dynamics at bimetallic interfaces investigated by ultrafast terahertz surface plasmon-mediated transmission spectroscopy

K. Chau, A. Elezzabi

Proceedings Volume 6118, 611814 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.655622

KEYWORDS: Gold, Terahertz radiation, Particles, Copper, Metals, Interfaces, Resistance, Signal attenuation, Surface plasmons, Electromagnetic radiation

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Proceedings Article | 13 April 2005 Paper

A two-dimensional drift-diffusion model of THz emission from n-GaAs and InAs surfaces in a magnetic field

Kenneth Chau, Abdul Elezzabi

Proceedings Volume 5725, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.590643

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Indium arsenide, Magnetism, Semiconductors, Magnetic semiconductors, Diffusion, Carrier dynamics, Gallium arsenide, Femtosecond phenomena, Doping

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Proceedings Article | 25 March 2005 Paper

Terahertz propagation in non-homogeneous strongly scattering media

K. Chau, S. Mujumdar, A. Elezzabi

Proceedings Volume 5727, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.591279

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Scattering, Dielectrics, Photon transport, Optical spheres, Wave propagation, Mie scattering, Distortion, Sapphire, Scattering media

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Proceedings Article | 17 February 2003 Paper

Reduction of stress cracking in micromachining of glass by preheating of samples

Michael Argument, Kenneth Chau, Ying Tsui, Robert Fedosejevs

Proceedings Volume 4833, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.473933

KEYWORDS: Glasses, Laser ablation, Femtosecond phenomena, Micromachining, Laser drilling, Pulsed laser operation, Diffusion, Laser applications, Plasma, Absorption

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