Dr. Alastair D. McAulay Profile

Dr. Alastair D. McAulay

Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering

SPIE Involvement:

Track Chair | Author

Publications (69)

Proceedings Article | 26 September 2013 Paper

Data mining with unsupervised clustering using photonic micro-ring resonators

Alastair McAulay

Proceedings Volume 8855, 88550M (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2028381

KEYWORDS: Neurons, Resonators, Microrings, Oscillators, Data centers, Brain, Waveguides, Data mining, Integrated optics, Refractive index

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Proceedings Article | 15 October 2012 Paper

Correlating a template with video using an optical correlator

Alastair McAulay

Proceedings Volume 8498, 84980D (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.931708

KEYWORDS: Optical correlators, Convolution, Fourier transforms, Video, Mirrors, Optical filters, Optical signal processing, Optical components, Cameras, Error analysis

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Proceedings Article | 18 May 2012 Paper

Adaptive optics to enhance target recognition

Alastair McAulay

Proceedings Volume 8392, 83921E (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.919449

KEYWORDS: Target recognition, Turbulence, Wavefronts, LIDAR, Adaptive optics, Deformable mirrors, Space telescopes, Telescopes, Target detection, Wavefront sensors

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Proceedings Article | 4 May 2012 Paper

Compensating for inconsistent high power vircator microwave radar pulse sources

Alastair McAulay

Proceedings Volume 8361, 83610R (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.919435

KEYWORDS: High power radar, Capacitors, Deconvolution, Microwave radiation, Radar, Scattering, Synthetic aperture radar, Power supplies, Photography, Capacitance

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Proceedings Article | 22 September 2011 Paper

Improving spatial coherence in high power lasers

Alastair McAulay

Proceedings Volume 8134, 81340I (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.892721

KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Wavefronts, Spatial coherence, Mirrors, Turbulence, Deformable mirrors, Missiles, Spatial filters, Airborne laser technology, Wavefront sensors

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Proceedings Article | 21 June 2011 Paper

Ground penetration radar using free-electron maser

Alastair McAulay

Proceedings Volume 8021, 802102 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.884362

KEYWORDS: Antennas, Signal to noise ratio, Ground penetrating radar, Radar, Signal attenuation, Electrons, Free electron lasers, Receivers, Dielectrics, Microwave radiation

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Proceedings Article | 9 June 2011 Paper

Airborne laser vibrometer for seismic subsurface inspection

Alastair McAulay

Proceedings Volume 8037, 80370Y (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.884352

KEYWORDS: Improvised explosive devices, Acoustics, Land mines, Doppler effect, Airborne laser technology, Microwave radiation, Interferometers, Free electron lasers, Mining, Wave propagation

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Proceedings Article | 5 May 2011 Paper

Millimeter radar improves target identification

Alastair McAulay

Proceedings Volume 8050, 80501F (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.885320

KEYWORDS: Radar, Doppler effect, Target recognition, Signal attenuation, Extremely high frequency, Microwave radiation, Antennas, Atmospheric propagation, Polarizers, Fiber optic gyroscopes

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Proceedings Article | 8 September 2010 Paper

Optical deconvolution for multilayer reflected data

Alastair McAulay

Proceedings Volume 7797, 779709 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.860176

KEYWORDS: Deconvolution, Joint transforms, Optical correlators, Digital signal processing, Multilayers, Geophysics, Reflection, Ground penetrating radar, Land mines, Nonlinear optics

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Proceedings Article | 28 April 2010 Paper

Integrated optic chip for laser threat identification

Alastair McAulay

Proceedings Volume 7697, 76971D (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.852482

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Weapons, Stars, Free electron lasers, Integrated optics, Tunable lasers, Microwave radiation, Spectroscopy, Telecommunications, Laser development

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Proceedings Article | 27 August 2009 Paper

Digital crossbar switch using nonlinear optical ring resonator

Alastair McAulay

Proceedings Volume 7442, 744203 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.825687

KEYWORDS: Switches, Resonators, Waveguides, Microrings, Refractive index, Networks, Integrated optics, Directional couplers, Nonlinear optics, Electromagnetism

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Proceedings Article | 11 May 2009 Paper

Detecting modulated lasers in the battlefield and determining their direction

Alastair McAulay

Proceedings Volume 7336, 73361J (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.819423

KEYWORDS: Semiconductor lasers, Modulation, Pulsed laser operation, Target designation, Fizeau interferometers, Detector arrays, Wavefronts, Sensors, Missiles, Nd:YAG lasers

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Proceedings Article | 3 September 2008 Paper

Package inspection using inverse diffraction

Alastair McAulay

Proceedings Volume 7072, 70720H (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.796109

KEYWORDS: Inspection, Refractive index, Interfaces, Sensors, Absorption, Diffraction, Matrices, Extremely high frequency, Terahertz radiation, Beam propagation method

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Proceedings Article | 17 April 2008 Paper

Frustrated polarization fiber Sagnac interferometer displacement sensor

Alastair McAulay, Junqing Wang

Proceedings Volume 6968, 69681E (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.778364

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Sagnac interferometers, Sensors, Chemical oxygen iodine lasers, Fiber optics sensors, Wave plates, Semiconductor lasers, Optical fibers, Interferometers, Refractive index

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Proceedings Article | 10 September 2007 Paper

Modeling the brain with laser diodes

Alastair McAulay

Proceedings Volume 6775, 67750B (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.733183

KEYWORDS: Neurons, Semiconductor lasers, Oscillators, Brain, Laser optics, Neural networks, Biological neural networks, Optical simulations, Artificial neural networks, Mathematical modeling

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Proceedings Article | 7 May 2007 Paper

Novel lock-in amplifier for identification of luminescent materials for authentication

Alastair McAulay

Proceedings Volume 6567, 65671I (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.720788

KEYWORDS: Optical amplifiers, Luminescence, Amplifiers, Analog electronics, Switches, Sensors, Modulation, Signal detection, Interference (communication), Signal to noise ratio

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Proceedings Article | 30 August 2006 Paper

Concentrating laser pulses in space and time

Alastair McAulay

Proceedings Volume 6311, 63110T (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.682229

KEYWORDS: Mode locking, Pulsed laser operation, Fiber lasers, Weapons, Semiconductor lasers, Spectroscopy, Telecommunications, Atmospheric turbulence, Turbulence, Control systems

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Proceedings Article | 17 May 2006 Paper

Comparing artificial and biological dynamical neural networks

Alastair McAulay

Proceedings Volume 6235, 62351G (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.666659

KEYWORDS: Neurons, Oscillators, Neural networks, Artificial neural networks, Brain, Biological neural networks, Biology, Nonlinear dynamics, Computing systems, Semiconductor lasers

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Proceedings Article | 12 May 2006 Paper

Computing fields in a cyclindrically curved dielectric layered media

Alastair McAulay

Proceedings Volume 6243, 62430I (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.666661

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Refractive index, Wave propagation, Dielectrics, Waveguide modes, Integrated optics, Interfaces, Cladding, Prisms, Planar waveguides

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Proceedings Article | 25 October 2005 Paper

Leaky wave interconnections between integrated optic waveguides

Alastair McAulay

Proceedings Volume 6014, 60140G (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.623778

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Refractive index, Directional couplers, Cladding, Wave propagation, Lithography, Integrated optics, Very large scale integration, Silicon, Electronic components

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Proceedings Article | 15 September 2005 Paper

Modeling neural networks with active optical devices

Alastair McAulay

Proceedings Volume 5908, 59080G (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.619354

KEYWORDS: Neurons, Oscillators, Brain, Semiconductor lasers, Neural networks, Computing systems, 3D modeling, Electro optical modeling, Laser optics, Computer architecture

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Proceedings Article | 25 May 2005 Paper

Optical clustering for unsupervised learning using coupled microring resonators

Alastair McAulay, Hua Tong

Proceedings Volume 5809, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.604778

KEYWORDS: Microrings, Resonators, Waveguides, Machine learning, Polarization, Integrated optics, Neurons, Laser resonators, Laser optics, Refractive index

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Proceedings Article | 24 May 2005 Paper

All-optical switching and logic with an integrated optic microring resonator

Alastair McAulay

Proceedings Volume 5814, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.604779

KEYWORDS: Microrings, Resonators, Logic, Integrated optics, Waveguides, Refractive index, Switches, Silicon, Switching, Logic devices

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Proceedings Article | 4 November 2004 Paper

All-optical SOA latch fail-safe alarm system

Alastair McAulay

Proceedings Volume 5556, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.560525

KEYWORDS: Optical sensors, Sensors, Electromagnetism, Environmental sensing, Mach-Zehnder interferometers, Optical fibers, Refractive index, Semiconductor optical amplifiers, Interferometers, Optical simulations

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Proceedings Article | 25 October 2004 Paper

Optical microring resonator filter design trade-offs

Alastair McAulay, Michael Corcoran, Christopher Florio, Ian Murray

Proceedings Volume 5595, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.580694

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Microrings, Resonators, Optical filters, Optical components, Wavelength division multiplexing, Optical communications, Linear filtering, Telecommunications, Refractive index

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Proceedings Article | 25 October 2004 Paper

Optimizing SOA frequency conversion with discriminant filter

Alastair McAulay

Proceedings Volume 5595, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.570684

KEYWORDS: Optical filters, Modulation, Signal attenuation, Frequency conversion, Electronic filtering, Semiconductor optical amplifiers, Telecommunications, Linear filtering, Fiber Bragg gratings, Pulse filters

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Proceedings Article | 9 August 2004 Paper

Magnetic detection and localization using multichannel Levinson-Durbin algorithm

Ian Murray, Alastair McAulay

Proceedings Volume 5429, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.542532

KEYWORDS: Magnetism, Magnetic sensors, Sensors, Magnetometers, Autoregressive models, Land mines, Detection and tracking algorithms, Transform theory, Signal processing, Mining

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Proceedings Article | 3 August 2004 Paper

A Sagnac interferometer sensor system for intrusion detection and localization

Alastair McAulay, Jian Wang

Proceedings Volume 5435, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.542834

KEYWORDS: Optical fibers, Sensors, Sagnac interferometers, Interferometers, Computer intrusion detection, Computer simulations, Buildings, Directional couplers, Thermal effects, Refractive index

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Proceedings Article | 3 August 2004 Paper

Wavefront measurement by using photonic crystals

Hua Tong, Alastair McAulay

Proceedings Volume 5435, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.542889

KEYWORDS: Photonic crystals, Wavefronts, Adaptive optics, Wavefront sensors, Image quality, Waveguides, Sensors, Optical testing, Distortion, Atmospheric optics

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 May 2004

Novel all-optical flip-flop using semiconductor optical amplifiers in innovative frequency-shifting inverse-threshold pairs

Alastair McAulay

OE, Vol. 43, Issue 05, (May 2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.1688386

KEYWORDS: Switches, Semiconductor optical amplifiers, Logic, Positive feedback, Modulation, Telecommunications, Numerical simulations, Polarization, Optical engineering, Semiconductor lasers

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Proceedings Article | 12 December 2003 Paper

All-optical flip flops using directly coupled semiconductor optical amplifiers

Alastair McAulay

Proceedings Volume 5201, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.507015

KEYWORDS: Switches, Semiconductor optical amplifiers, Positive feedback, Electronics, Polarization, Computing systems, Modulation, Semiconductor lasers, Mach-Zehnder interferometers, Optical signal processing

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Proceedings Article | 27 November 2002 Paper

Inverse computation of phase masks for two-layer diffractive optic element system

Alastair McAulay

Proceedings Volume 4789, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.450930

KEYWORDS: Chemical elements, Diffractive optical elements, Fourier transforms, Holograms, Computing systems, Optical components, Optical design, Free space, Diffraction, Light wave propagation

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Proceedings Article | 15 November 2002 Paper

All-optical logic gates using semiconductor optical amplifiers

Alastair McAulay

Proceedings Volume 4788, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.451631

KEYWORDS: Logic, Modulation, Semiconductor optical amplifiers, Logic devices, Terahertz radiation, Eye, Electronics, Computer simulations, Optical logic, Laser beam diagnostics

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Proceedings Article | 1 February 2002 Paper

Artificial turbulence generation alternatives for use in computer and laboratory experiments

Alastair McAulay

Proceedings Volume 4493, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.454706

KEYWORDS: Spatial frequencies, Turbulence, Atmospheric propagation, Fourier transforms, Atmospheric modeling, Light wave propagation, Computer simulations, Atmospheric optics, Systems modeling, Statistical modeling

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Proceedings Article | 2 November 2000 Paper

Computer simulation results for a Hilbert transform optical correlator

Alastair McAulay

Proceedings Volume 4113, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.405861

KEYWORDS: Fourier transforms, Optical correlators, Image filtering, Convolution, Optical filters, Computer simulations, Mirrors, Filtering (signal processing), Spatial filters, Beam splitters

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Proceedings Article | 21 July 2000 Paper

Generating Kolmogorov phase screens for modeling optical turbulence

Alastair McAulay

Proceedings Volume 4034, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.391877

KEYWORDS: Turbulence, Fourier transforms, Spatial frequencies, Atmospheric propagation, Atmospheric modeling, Statistical modeling, Monte Carlo methods, Optical turbulence, Wave propagation, Spectral models

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Proceedings Article | 13 July 2000 Paper

Optical correlator for improving images distorted by atmospheric turbulence

Alastair McAulay

Proceedings Volume 4046, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.391951

KEYWORDS: Turbulence, Wavefronts, Imaging systems, Optical correlators, Computer simulations, Light wave propagation, Optical transfer functions, LCDs, Atmospheric turbulence, Phase measurement

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Proceedings Article | 13 December 1999 Paper

Improving bandwidth for line-of-sight optical wireless in turbulent air by using phase conjugation

Alastair McAulay, Jianghui Li

Proceedings Volume 3850, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.372821

KEYWORDS: Turbulence, Phase conjugation, Diffraction, Computer simulations, Receivers, Phase shift keying, Statistical analysis, Gaussian beams, Distortion, Wave propagation

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Proceedings Article | 1 October 1999 Paper

Optical bit-WDM-pipelined arithmetic unit uses semiconductor optical amplifier cross-gain modulation

Alastair McAulay

Proceedings Volume 3805, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.363995

KEYWORDS: Modulation, Semiconductor optical amplifiers, Logic, Optical fibers, Multiplexing, Wavelength division multiplexing, Semiconductors, Fiber amplifiers, Optical amplifiers, Adaptive optics

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Proceedings Article | 1 October 1999 Paper

Optical correlation and convolution of real 2D inputs and real 2D filters

Alastair McAulay

Proceedings Volume 3804, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.363955

KEYWORDS: Optical correlators, Image filtering, Optical filters, Convolution, LCDs, Fourier transforms, Mirrors, Filtering (signal processing), Optical components, Spatial filters

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Proceedings Article | 27 July 1999 Paper

Diffractive optical element for multiresolution preprocessing for computer vision

Alastair McAulay

Proceedings Volume 3720, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.357181

KEYWORDS: Zone plates, Sensors, Diffractive optical elements, Image processing, Diffraction, Image sensors, Liquid crystals, Image resolution, Light valves, Machine vision

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 March 1999

Optical guided wave arithmetic

Alastair McAulay

OE, Vol. 38, Issue 03, (March 1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.602124

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Semiconductor lasers, Integrated optics, Polarization, Analog electronics, Logic, Solitons, Fiber optics, Optical engineering, Logic devices

SPIE Journal Paper | 1 March 1998

Optical diffraction inspection of periodic structures using neural networks

Alastair McAulay, Junqing Wang

OE, Vol. 37, Issue 03, (March 1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.601922

KEYWORDS: Inspection, Diffraction, Neural networks, Optical inspection, Lead, Computer simulations, Distortion, Diffraction gratings, Very large scale integration, Beam splitters

Proceedings Article | 24 October 1997 Paper

Optical Fresnel diffraction system for inspecting VLSI leads

Alastair McAulay, Junqing Wang

Proceedings Volume 3159, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.279443

KEYWORDS: Lead, Inspection, Very large scale integration, Computer simulations, Near field diffraction, Diffraction, Eye, Distortion, Diffraction gratings, Beam splitters

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Proceedings Article | 28 July 1997 Paper

Neural network inspection of periodic structures from optical diffraction

Alastair McAulay, Junqing Wang, Shawn Justice

Proceedings Volume 3068, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.280817

KEYWORDS: Neural networks, Inspection, Diffraction, Lead, Computer simulations, Semiconductors, Sensors, Signal detection, Optical inspection, Environmental sensing

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Proceedings Article | 9 August 1996 Paper

Optical neural networks using electron trapping materials

Alastair McAulay, Junqing Wang

Proceedings Volume 10287, 102870E (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.259692

KEYWORDS: Neural networks, Systems modeling, Machine learning, Detection and tracking algorithms, Content addressable memory, Sensors

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 August 1996

Optical two-dimensional alarm system using electron trapping optical material

Alastair McAulay, Junqing Wang

OE, Vol. 35, Issue 08, (August 1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.600811

KEYWORDS: Machine learning, Camera shutters, Samarium, Neurons, Europium, Infrared imaging, Optical correlators, Image intensifiers, Luminescence, Argon

Proceedings Article | 12 June 1996 Paper

Methods for addressing electron-trapping optical memory material

Alastair McAulay, Junqing Wang

Proceedings Volume 2754, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.243129

KEYWORDS: Switches, Mirrors, Optical storage, Directional couplers, Thin films, Demultiplexers, Semiconductors, Data storage, Computing systems, Polarization

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Proceedings Article | 28 August 1995 Paper

Optical recognition of defective pins on VLSI chips using electron trapping material

Alastair McAulay, Junqing Wang

Proceedings Volume 2565, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.217670

KEYWORDS: Inspection, Very large scale integration, Infrared imaging, Integrated circuits, Imaging systems, Sensors, Lenses, Computing systems, Infrared radiation, Argon

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Proceedings Article | 28 March 1995 Paper

Joint transform correlator for optical outer product associative memory with electron trapping materials

Alastair McAulay, Junqing Wang

Proceedings Volume 2490, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.205794

KEYWORDS: Joint transforms, Content addressable memory, Optical correlators, Argon, Fourier transforms, Matrices, Lenses, Light, Liquid crystals, Neural networks

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Proceedings Article | 29 September 1994 Paper

All-optical video alarm system uses SLRs to demonstrate unsupervised learning

Alastair McAulay, Junqing Wang

Proceedings Volume 2297, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.187278

KEYWORDS: Machine learning, Argon, Video, Image intensifiers, Content addressable memory, Camera shutters, Crystals, Light valves, Spatial light modulators, Liquid crystals

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Proceedings Article | 29 June 1994 Paper

Experimental results for matched filter construction and correlation with a single curved element

Alastair McAulay, Junqing Wang

Proceedings Volume 2240, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.179131

KEYWORDS: Optical filters, Optical correlators, Image filtering, Holograms, Fourier transforms, Mirrors, Semiconductor lasers, Holography, Imaging systems, Light

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 April 1994

Book Review: An Introduction to Photonic Switching Fabrics. By H. Scott Hinton

Alastair McAulay

OE, Vol. 33, Issue 04, (April 1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/12.181721

Proceedings Article | 9 November 1993 Paper

Designing fast optically controlled waveguide switches

Alastair McAulay, Xin Xu, Junqing Wang

Proceedings Volume 2026, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.163579

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Switches, Magnetism, Phase velocity, Refractive index, Charged particle optics, Optical design, Chemical elements, Photons, Switching

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Proceedings Article | 25 October 1993 Paper

Lensless 2D correlation experiments

Alastair McAulay, Junqing Wang

Proceedings Volume 1959, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.160311

KEYWORDS: Optical filters, Optical correlators, Fourier transforms, Image filtering, Mirrors, Optical components, Light, Optical pattern recognition, Holograms, Imaging systems

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Proceedings Article | 3 September 1993 Paper

Modeling of deterministic chaotic noise to improve target recognition

Alastair McAulay, Kamil Saruhan

Proceedings Volume 1955, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.154975

KEYWORDS: Data modeling, Neural networks, Systems modeling, 3D modeling, Chaos, Dynamical systems, Target recognition, Fractal analysis, Complex systems, Statistical modeling

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 June 1993

Optical wavelet transform classifier with positive real Fourier transform wavelets

Alastair McAulay, Junqing Wang, Jian Li

OE, Vol. 32, Issue 06, (June 1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/12.135839

KEYWORDS: Wavelets, Wavelet transforms, Fourier transforms, Computer simulations, Filtering (signal processing), Signal processing, Acousto-optics, Optical filters, Lithium, Analog electronics

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Proceedings Article | 12 January 1993 Paper

Optical wavelet transforms using spatial light rebroadcasters

Alastair McAulay, Junqing Wang, Jian Li

Proceedings Volume 1772, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.140912

KEYWORDS: Wavelet transforms, Wavelets, Fourier transforms, Computer simulations, Filtering (signal processing), Signal processing, Acousto-optics, Analog electronics, Optical filters, Optical correlators

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Proceedings Article | 24 August 1992 Paper

Optical word parallel interconnections between optical random access memories

Alastair McAulay, Junqing Wang, Xin Xu

Proceedings Volume 1704, (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.139911

KEYWORDS: Free space optics, Mirrors, Electrons, Infrared radiation, Software development, Luminescence, Computing systems, Data storage, Sensors, Adaptive optics

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Proceedings Article | 9 July 1992 Paper

Wavelet data compression for neural network preprocessing

Alastair McAulay, Jian Li

Proceedings Volume 1699, (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.138244

KEYWORDS: Wavelets, Wavelet transforms, Neural networks, Data compression, Fourier transforms, Smoothing, Linear filtering, Signal analyzers, Discrete wavelet transforms, Radar

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Proceedings Article | 9 July 1992 Paper

Laboratory experiments for a new sonar system

Alastair McAulay, Ming Li

Proceedings Volume 1699, (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.138245

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Transducers, Receivers, Signal processing, Ranging, Matrices, Computer simulations, Acoustics, Transmitters, Signal attenuation

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Proceedings Article | 1 November 1991 Paper

Optical parallel set of half adders using spatial light rebroadcasters

Alastair McAulay, Junqing Wang, Xin Xu, Ming Zeng

Proceedings Volume 1564, (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.49752

KEYWORDS: Image intensifiers, Liquid crystals, Light valves, Beam splitters, Logic, Camera shutters, Crystal optics, Cameras, Luminescence, Optical signal processing

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 October 1991

Optical implementation of a novel accurate-location radar and sonar signal processor

Alastair McAulay

OE, Vol. 30, Issue 10, (October 1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/12.55962

KEYWORDS: Radar signal processing, Signal processing, Radar, Doppler effect, Optical signal processing, Filtering (signal processing), Matrices, Optical components, Electrons, Optical computing

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Proceedings Article | 1 March 1991 Paper

Polynomial neural network for robot forward and inverse kinematics learning computations

C. Chen, Alastair McAulay

Proceedings Volume 1468, (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.45482

KEYWORDS: Kinematics, Data modeling, Evolutionary algorithms, Neural networks, Chemical elements, Artificial intelligence, Complex systems, Robotics, Matrices, Systems modeling

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Proceedings Article | 27 December 1990 Paper

Word-addressable holographic memory using symbolic substitution and SLRs

Alastair McAulay, Junqing Wang

Proceedings Volume 1347, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.23394

KEYWORDS: Holography, Symbolic substitution, Holograms, Databases, 3D image reconstruction, Associative arrays, Image segmentation, Infrared radiation, Spatial light modulators, Luminescence

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 December 1990 Open Access

Book Review: A Digital Design Methodology for Optical Computing. By Miles Murdocca

Alastair McAulay

OE, Vol. 29, Issue 12, (December 1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.29.12.225

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Proceedings Article | 1 September 1990 Paper

Assembly line inspection using neural networks

Alastair McAulay, Paul Danset, Devert Wicker

Proceedings Volume 1297, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.21328

KEYWORDS: Inspection, Neural networks, Signal processing, Image processing, Feature extraction, Detection and tracking algorithms, Classification systems, Video, Light sources and illumination, Neurons

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Proceedings Article | 1 July 1990 Paper

Shadow-casting based edge detection: using rebroadcasting material

Abdul Ahad Awwal, Alastair McAulay, Junqing Wang, Mohammad Karim

Proceedings Volume 1215, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.18099

KEYWORDS: Edge detection, Light emitting diodes, Optical computing, Digital imaging, Image processing, Computer programming, Computing systems, Binary data, Beam splitters, Optical design

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 February 1990

Optical analog to digital converter using optical logic and table look-up

Alastair McAulay

OE, Vol. 29, Issue 02, (February 1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/12.55572

KEYWORDS: Analog electronics, Optical logic, Convolution, Logic, Optoelectronic devices, Binary data, Optical signal processing, Switches, Waveguides, LCDs

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Conference Committee Involvement (46)

Signal Processing, Sensor/Information Fusion, and Target Recognition XXXI

4 April 2022 | Orlando, Florida, United States

Signal Processing, Sensor/Information Fusion, and Target Recognition XXX

12 April 2021 | Online Only, Florida, United States

Signal Processing, Sensor/Information Fusion, and Target Recognition XXIX

27 April 2020 | Online Only, California, United States

Optics and Photonics for Information Processing XIII

13 August 2019 | San Diego, California, United States

Signal Processing, Sensor/Information Fusion, and Target Recognition XXVIII

15 April 2019 | Baltimore, MD, United States

Optics and Photonics for Information Processing XII

19 August 2018 | San Diego, California, United States

Signal Processing, Sensor/Information Fusion, and Target Recognition XXVII

16 April 2018 | Orlando, FL, United States

Optics and Photonics for Information Processing XI

7 August 2017 | San Diego, California, United States

Signal Processing, Sensor/Information Fusion, and Target Recognition XXVI

10 April 2017 | Anaheim, CA, United States

Optics and Photonics for Information Processing X

29 August 2016 | San Diego, California, United States

Signal Processing, Sensor/Information Fusion, and Target Recognition XXV

18 April 2016 | Baltimore, MD, United States

Optics and Photonics for Information Processing IX

10 August 2015 | San Diego, California, United States

Signal Processing, Sensor/Information Fusion, and Target Recognition XXIV

20 April 2015 | Baltimore, MD, United States

Optics and Photonics for Information Processing VIII

18 August 2014 | San Diego, California, United States

Signal Processing, Sensor/Information Fusion, and Target Recognition XXIII

5 May 2014 | Baltimore, MD, United States

Optics and Photonics for Information Processing VII

28 August 2013 | San Diego, California, United States

Signal Processing, Sensor Fusion, and Target Recognition XXII

29 April 2013 | Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Optics and Photonics for Information Processing VI

15 August 2012 | San Diego, California, United States

Signal Processing, Sensor Fusion, and Target Recognition XXI

23 April 2012 | Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Optics and Photonics for Information Processing V

24 August 2011 | San Diego, California, United States

Signal Processing, Sensor Fusion, and Target Recognition XX

25 April 2011 | Orlando, Florida, United States

Optics and Photonics for Information Processing IV

3 August 2010 | San Diego, California, United States

Signal Processing, Sensor Fusion, and Target Recognition XIX

5 April 2010 | Orlando, Florida, United States

Optics and Photonics for Information Processing III

4 August 2009 | San Diego, California, United States

Signal Processing, Sensor Fusion, and Target Recognition XVIII

13 April 2009 | Orlando, Florida, United States

Optics and Photonics for Information Processing II

13 August 2008 | San Diego, California, United States

Signal Processing, Sensor Fusion, and Target Recognition XVII

17 March 2008 | Orlando, Florida, United States

Active and Passive Optical Components for Communications VII

11 September 2007 | Boston, MA, United States

Optics and Photonics for Information Processing

28 August 2007 | San Diego, California, United States

Signal Processing, Sensor Fusion, and Target Recognition XVI

9 April 2007 | Orlando, Florida, United States

Active and Passive Optical Components for Communications VI

3 October 2006 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Optical Information Systems IV

16 August 2006 | San Diego, California, United States

Photonic Devices and Algorithms for Computing VIII

14 August 2006 | San Diego, California, United States

Signal Processing, Sensor Fusion, and Target Recognition XV

17 April 2006 | Orlando (Kissimmee), Florida, United States

Active and Passive Optical Components for WDM Communications V

24 October 2005 | Boston, MA, United States

Optical Information Systems III

3 August 2005 | San Diego, California, United States

Photonic Devices and Algorithms for Computing VII

1 August 2005 | San Diego, California, United States

Signal Processing, Sensor Fusion, and Target Recognition XIV

28 March 2005 | Orlando, Florida, United States

Active and Passive Optical Components for WDM Communications IV

25 October 2004 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Optical Information Systems II

4 August 2004 | Denver, Colorado, United States

Photonic Devices and Algorithms for Computing VI

2 August 2004 | Denver, Colorado, United States

Signal Processing, Sensor Fusion, and Target Recognition XIII

12 April 2004 | Orlando, Florida, United States

Active and Passive Optical Components for WDM Communications III

8 September 2003 | Orlando, Florida, United States

Photonic Devices and Algorithms for Computing V

6 August 2003 | San Diego, California, United States

Optical Information Systems

4 August 2003 | San Diego, California, United States

Signal Processing, Sensor Fusion, and Target Recognition XII

21 April 2003 | Orlando, Florida, United States

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