Dr. Robert Osiander Profile

Dr. Robert Osiander

Staff Physicist at Johns Hopkins Univ Applied Physics Lab

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Publications (35)

Proceedings Article | 13 May 2019 Presentation + Paper

Chip-scale optical phased arrays for inter-spacecraft communications

Amy Foster, Michael Kossey, Neil MacFarlane, Charbel Rizk, Tomek Kott, Robert Osiander, Nelofar Mosavi

Proceedings Volume 10982, 109820H (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2520305

KEYWORDS: Phased array optics, Waveguides, Silicon, Beam steering, Free space optics, Free space optical communications, Optical communications, Phased arrays, Silicon photonics, Diffraction

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Proceedings Article | 13 May 2019 Paper

Undergraduate research and science mission opportunities with microtechnology enabled particle detectors

C. Maldonado, M. McHarg, R. Balthazor, R. Osiander

Proceedings Volume 10982, 109820I (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2519128

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Plasma, Space operations, Particles, Satellites, Ions, Physics, Environmental sensing, Plasma diagnostics

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Proceedings Article | 13 May 2011 Paper

A micro-fabricated sheet-beam Orotron THz source

S. Papadakis, J. Hoffmann, A. Monica, D. Deglau, J. Yu, T. Antonsen, G. Nusinovich, R. Osiander

Proceedings Volume 8031, 80310C (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.884158

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Electrons, Magnetism, Electron beams, Microfabrication, Imaging spectroscopy, Carbon nanotubes, Explosives, Silicon, Optical alignment

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Proceedings Article | 8 May 2010 Paper

Canary: ion spectroscopy for ionospheric sensing

H. Feldmesser, M. A. Darrin, R. Osiander, L. Paxton, A. Rogers, J. Marks, M. McHarg, R. Balthazor, L. Krause, J. FitzGerald

Proceedings Volume 7691, 76910K (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.850414

KEYWORDS: Ions, Sensors, Space operations, Plasma, Spectroscopy, Collimators, Microchannel plates, Head, Electrodes, Electronics

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Proceedings Article | 27 April 2010 Paper

Orotron-based sub-millimeter-wave source

Stergios Papadakis, Joan Hoffmann, Andrew Monica, David Deglau, J. Yu, Gregory Nusinovich, Thomas Antonsen, Robert Osiander

Proceedings Volume 7670, 76700O (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.850470

KEYWORDS: Magnetism, Electron beams, Imaging systems, Image resolution, Carbon nanotubes, Fabrication, Microfabrication, Optical design, Silicon, Electrodes

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Proceedings Article | 1 May 2009 Paper

Uncooled MEMS-based detector arrays for THz imaging applications

J. Allen Cox, R. Higashi, F. Nusseibeh, K. Newstrom-Peitso, C. Zins, R. Osiander, J. Lehtonen, E. Dodson

Proceedings Volume 7311, 73110R (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.818766

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Terahertz radiation, Black bodies, Bridges, Resistance, Signal detection, Silicon, Thermography, Infrared sensors, Infrared radiation

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Proceedings Article | 14 February 2008 Paper

Terahertz reflection spectroscopy for the detection of explosives

Megan Leahy-Hoppa, Michael Fitch, Robert Osiander

Proceedings Volume 6893, 689305 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.775548

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Reflectance spectroscopy, Spectroscopy, Reflectivity, Explosives, Absorption, Terahertz spectroscopy, Reflection, Crystals, Solids

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Proceedings Article | 4 May 2007 Paper

Carbon-nanotube field-emitter driven compact frequency-scanning THz source

S. Papadakis, A. Monica, J. Yu, J. Miragliotta, R. Osiander, T. Antonsen, G. Nusinovich

Proceedings Volume 6549, 65490N (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.722953

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Electrons, Electron beams, Electrodes, Silicon, Imaging spectroscopy, Metals, Explosives, Particles, Semiconducting wafers

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Proceedings Article | 4 May 2007 Paper

Examining explosive residues on surfaces with terahertz technology

Yamac Dikmelik, Michael Fitch, Megan Leahy-Hoppa, Robert Osiander

Proceedings Volume 6549, 65490I (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.719816

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Explosives, Magnesium, Absorption, Spectroscopy, Reflection, Signal to noise ratio, Explosives detection, Signal attenuation, Metals

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 October 2005

Design, fabrication, and performance of a micromachined plasma spectrometer

Danielle Wesolek, Fred Hererro, Robert Osiander, Ann Darrin

JM3, Vol. 4, Issue 04, 041403, (October 2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.2114767

KEYWORDS: Spectroscopy, Collimators, Plasma, Prototyping, Particles, Ions, Wind energy, Fabrication, Silicon, Electrodes

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Proceedings Article | 18 May 2005 Paper

Terahertz imaging for antipersonnel mine detection

Caroline Dodson, Michael Fitch, Robert Osiander, James Spicer

Proceedings Volume 5790, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.604751

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Land mines, Dielectrics, Particles, Foam, Scattering, Spectroscopy, Soil science, Rayleigh scattering, Explosives

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Proceedings Article | 18 May 2005 Paper

THz diffuse reflectance spectra of selected explosives and related compounds

Yunqing Chen, Haibo Liu, Michael Fitch, Robert Osiander, James Spicer, Michael Shur, X.-C. Zhang

Proceedings Volume 5790, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.602959

KEYWORDS: Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, Terahertz radiation, Explosives, Absorption, Sensors, FT-IR spectroscopy, Far infrared, Reflection, Absorbance, Infrared radiation

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Proceedings Article | 18 May 2005 Paper

Terahertz reflection spectroscopy for explosives detection

Michael Fitch, Caroline Dodson, Yunqing Chen, Haibo Liu, X.-C. Zhang, Robert Osiander

Proceedings Volume 5790, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.604763

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Terahertz radiation, Terahertz spectroscopy, Gold, Explosives, FT-IR spectroscopy, Crystals, Spectroscopy, Reflectance spectroscopy, Transmittance

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Proceedings Article | 14 December 2004 Paper

Time-domain terahertz spectroscopy of bioagent simulants

Michael Fitch, Caroline Dodson, Dunja Ziomek, Robert Osiander

Proceedings Volume 5584, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.579772

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Terahertz spectroscopy, Spectroscopy, FT-IR spectroscopy, Mirrors, Sensors, Transmittance, Crystals, Reflectivity, Off axis mirrors

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Proceedings Article | 20 October 2004 Paper

Development, test, and evaluation of MEMS micromirrors for free-space optical communications

Jeffry Sniegowski, Steven Rodgers, Bradley Boone, Jonathan Bruzzi, Chris Drabenstadt, Bernard Kluga, Eric Rogala, Robert Osiander, Keith Rebello, Margaret Darrin

Proceedings Volume 5550, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.562819

KEYWORDS: Micromirrors, Mirrors, Microelectromechanical systems, Oxides, Digital signal processing, Transmitters, Space operations, CMOS cameras, Charge-coupled devices, Imaging systems

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Proceedings Article | 8 September 2004 Paper

THz spectroscopy of explosives and related compounds

Michael Fitch, Dunja Schauki, Caroline Dodson, Robert Osiander

Proceedings Volume 5411, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.545005

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Crystals, Explosives, Spectroscopy, FT-IR spectroscopy, Land mines, Sensors, Absorption, Explosives detection, Ranging

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Proceedings Article | 8 September 2004 Paper

Spectroscopic characterization of explosives in the far-infrared region

Yunqing Chen, Haibo Liu, Yanqing Deng, Dmitry Veksler, Michael Shur, Xi-Cheng Zhang, Dunja Schauki, Michael Fitch, Robert Osiander, Caroline Dodson, James Spicer

Proceedings Volume 5411, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.540945

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Explosives, Spectroscopy, FT-IR spectroscopy, Absorption, Far infrared, Land mines, Beam splitters, Raman spectroscopy, Infrared spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 8 April 2004 Paper

Terahertz imaging and spectroscopy for landmine detection

Michael Fitch, Dunja Schauki, Craig Kelly, Robert Osiander

Proceedings Volume 5354, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.530754

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Land mines, Spectroscopy, Crystals, FT-IR spectroscopy, Explosives, Imaging spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, Ranging, Femtosecond phenomena

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Proceedings Article | 24 January 2004 Paper

MEMS thermal switch for spacecraft thermal control

Matthew Beasley, Samara Firebaugh, Richard Edwards, Allen Keeney, Robert Osiander

Proceedings Volume 5344, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.530906

KEYWORDS: Switches, Electromechanical design, Microelectromechanical systems, Satellites, Gold, Silicon, Space operations, Coating, Control systems, Camera shutters

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Proceedings Article | 24 January 2004 Paper

A micromachined flat plasma spectrometer (FlaPS)

Danielle Wesolek, John Champion, Fred Herrero, Robert Osiander, Roy Champion, Ann Darrin

Proceedings Volume 5344, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.530880

KEYWORDS: Collimators, Spectroscopy, Prototyping, Plasma, Particles, Ions, Electrodes, Argon, Microelectromechanical systems, Deep reactive ion etching

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Proceedings Article | 24 January 2004 Paper

An SOS NEMS interferometer

Francisco Tejada, Danielle Wesolek, John Lehtonen, Joseph Miragliotta, Andreas Andreou, Robert Osiander

Proceedings Volume 5346, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.530909

KEYWORDS: Microelectromechanical systems, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Photodiodes, Sapphire, Interferometers, CMOS sensors, Optical amplifiers, Gold, PIN photodiodes, Silicon

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Proceedings Article | 11 September 2003 Paper

Overview: MURI Center on spectroscopic and time domain detection of trace explosives in condensed and vapor phases

James Spicer, Paul Dagdigian, Robert Osiander, Joseph Miragliotta, Xi-Cheng Zhang, Roland Kersting, David Crosley, Ronald Hanson, Jay Jeffries

Proceedings Volume 5089, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.487531

KEYWORDS: Explosives, Terahertz radiation, Spectroscopy, Laser induced plasma spectroscopy, Explosives detection, Absorption, Pulsed laser operation, Imaging spectroscopy, Ionization, Plasmas

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Proceedings Article | 29 July 2003 Paper

Mine field detection and identification using terahertz spectroscopic imaging

Robert Osiander, Joseph Miragliotta, Zhiping Jiang, Jingzhou Xu, Xi-Cheng Zhang

Proceedings Volume 5070, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.503414

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Land mines, Spectroscopy, Signal attenuation, Water, Imaging spectroscopy, Scattering, Absorption, Explosives, Picosecond phenomena

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Proceedings Article | 31 August 1999 Paper

Polysilicon xylophone bar magnetometers

Dennis Wickenden, John Champion, Robert Givens, Thomas Kistenmacher, James Lamb, Robert Osiander

Proceedings Volume 3876, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.360504

KEYWORDS: Magnetometers, Magnetism, Electrodes, Magnetic sensors, Space operations, Sensors, Microelectromechanical systems, Resistance, Global Positioning System, Silicon

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Proceedings Article | 19 March 1999 Paper

Evaluation of high-thermal-conductivity graphite fibers for thermal management in electronics applications

Jane Maclachlan Spicer, Dale Wilson, Robert Osiander, J. Thomas, Ben Oni

Proceedings Volume 3700, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.342322

KEYWORDS: Copper, Infrared imaging, Electronics, Thermography, Infrared radiation, Chlorine, Carbon, Thermal effects, Composites, Visual analytics

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Proceedings Article | 8 September 1998 Paper

MEMS-based resonating xylophone bar magnetometers

Dennis Wickenden, Robert Givens, Robert Osiander, John Champion, Douglas Oursler, Thomas Kistenmacher

Proceedings Volume 3514, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.323908

KEYWORDS: Magnetometers, Magnetism, Silicon, Microelectromechanical systems, Resonators, Electrodes, Prototyping, Resistance, Amplifiers, Scanning electron microscopy

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Proceedings Article | 31 March 1998 Paper

Microwave thermoreflectometry for detection of rebar corrosion

Jane Maclachlan Spicer, Robert Osiander, Leonard Aamodt, Robert Givens

Proceedings Volume 3400, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.300111

KEYWORDS: Microwave radiation, Interfaces, Foam, Corrosion, Infrared radiation, Reflectivity, Thermal modeling, Time metrology, Thermography, Temperature metrology

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Proceedings Article | 26 March 1998 Paper

Thermal inspection of SiC/SiC ceramic matrix composites

Robert Osiander, Jane Maclachlan Spicer, Jay Amos

Proceedings Volume 3361, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.304748

KEYWORDS: Image processing, Infrared radiation, Composites, Thermography, Ceramics, Infrared imaging, Inspection, Radiometry, Nondestructive evaluation, Thermal modeling

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Proceedings Article | 15 November 1996 Paper

Comparison of ultrasonic, microwave, and photothermal imaging of defective graphite-epoxy composite panels

Carol Nove, Reza Zoughi, Jane Maclachlan Spicer, Robert Osiander

Proceedings Volume 2944, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.259046

KEYWORDS: Composites, Microwave radiation, Ultrasonics, Nondestructive evaluation, Thermography, Ultrasonography, Aluminum, Transducers, Temperature metrology, Infrared imaging

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Proceedings Article | 15 March 1996 Paper

Analysis methods for full-field time-resolved infrared radiometry

Robert Osiander, Jane Maclachlan Spicer, John Murphy

Proceedings Volume 2766, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.235378

KEYWORDS: Infrared radiation, Composites, Infrared imaging, Radiometry, Interfaces, Calibration, Aluminum, Thermography, Metals, Information technology

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Proceedings Article | 7 July 1995 Paper

Thermal stressing techniques for flaw characterization with shearography

Jane Maclachlan Spicer, John Champion, Robert Osiander, James Spicer

Proceedings Volume 2455, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.213539

KEYWORDS: Shearography, Thermography, Interfaces, Infrared radiation, Fringe analysis, Defect detection, Radiometry, Infrared imaging, Calibration, Applied physics

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Proceedings Article | 28 March 1995 Paper

Microwave-source time-resolved infrared radiometry for monitoring of curing and deposition processes

Robert Osiander, Jane Maclachlan Spicer, John Murphy

Proceedings Volume 2473, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.204855

KEYWORDS: Optical fibers, Microwave radiation, Infrared radiation, Carbon, Thermography, Radiometry, Sensors, Infrared imaging, Epoxies, Composites

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Proceedings Article | 21 March 1994 Paper

Thermal imaging of subsurface microwave absorbers in dielectric materials

Robert Osiander, Jane Maclachlan Spicer, John Murphy

Proceedings Volume 2245, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.171162

KEYWORDS: Microwave radiation, Thermography, Spatial resolution, Image resolution, Infrared imaging, Composites, Coating, Dielectrics, Diffusion, Infrared radiation

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Proceedings Article | 3 December 1993 Paper

Characterizing back surface loss of skin thickness and presence of corrosion by time-resolved infrared radiometry

Jane Maclachlan Spicer, W. Kerns, Robert Osiander, John Murphy

Proceedings Volume 2001, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.163836

KEYWORDS: Corrosion, Skin, Infrared radiation, Infrared signatures, Nondestructive evaluation, Coating, Radiometry, Inspection, Thermography, Aluminum

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