Dr. Christopher J. Breshike Profile

Dr. Christopher J. Breshike

Research Chemist at US Naval Research Lab

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Publications (38)

Proceedings Article | 15 June 2023 Presentation + Paper

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Advances in micro-gas chromatography with in-column infrared spectroscopic detection using sorbent-coated hyper-bounce ATR crystals for early warning applications

Robert Furstenberg, Christopher Breshike, Tyler Huffman, Christopher Kendziora, R. Andrew McGill

Proceedings Volume 12516, 125160B (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2663840

KEYWORDS: Chemical detection, Environmental monitoring, Environmental hazards, Crystals, Infrared spectroscopy, Attenuated total reflectance, Chromatography, Film thickness, Signal detection, Acetone, Semiconducting wafers, Infrared detectors, Absorbance

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Proceedings Article | 15 June 2023 Poster + Paper

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Inverse spectral analysis of spectrum-feature-enhanced diffuse reflectance measured using infrared backscatter imaging spectroscopy

Andrew Shabaev, Drew Finton, Christopher Kendziora, Robert Furstenberg, Christopher Breshike, R. McGill, S. Lambrakos

Proceedings Volume 12516, 125160Z (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2663260

KEYWORDS: Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, Absorbance, Infrared spectroscopy, Backscatter, FT-IR spectroscopy, Infrared imaging, Infrared radiation, Target detection, Reflectivity, Spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 15 June 2023 Presentation + Paper

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Data science for next-generation spectroscopic and experimental systems

T. Huffman, Robert Furstenberg, Christopher Breshike, Christopher Kendziora, R. McGill

Proceedings Volume 12516, 1251603 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2664026

KEYWORDS: Spectroscopy, Signal to noise ratio, Infrared radiation, Data modeling, Systems modeling, Chemical analysis, Line scan image sensors, Infrared imaging, Principal component analysis, Statistical analysis

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Proceedings Article | 13 June 2023 Presentation + Paper

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Machine learning algorithms for standoff detection of threat chemicals by active infrared backscatter hyperspectral imaging

Christopher Kendziora, Eric Yao, Drew Finton, Drew Kendziora, Christopher Breshike, Robert Furstenberg

Proceedings Volume 12519, 125190C (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2663065

KEYWORDS: Chemical analysis, Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, Education and training, FT-IR spectroscopy, Infrared imaging, Library classification systems, Infrared radiation, Hyperspectral imaging, Detection and tracking algorithms, Potassium

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Proceedings Article | 31 May 2022 Poster + Paper

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Numerical-analytical modeling of diffuse reflectance for material particles distributed on substrates

A. Shabaev, R. Furstenberg, C. Breshike, C. Kendziora, T. Huffman, R. McGill, S. Lambrakos

Proceedings Volume 12094, 120940X (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2618980

KEYWORDS: Particles, Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, Scattering, Glasses, Reflectivity, Coastal modeling, Feature extraction, Target detection, Mie scattering, Analytical research

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Proceedings Article | 31 May 2022 Presentation + Paper

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Machine learning algorithms for identification of trace explosives by active infrared backscatter hyperspectral imaging

Christopher Kendziora, Robert Furstenberg, Christopher Breshike, Drew Finton

Proceedings Volume 12094, 120940A (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2618644

KEYWORDS: Linear filtering, Chemical analysis, Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, Particles, Infrared imaging, Reflectivity, Infrared radiation, Explosives, Imaging spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 30 May 2022 Presentation + Paper

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High-sensitivity spectroscopic detection of vapor mixtures using sorbent films on hyper-bounce ATR crystals

Robert Furstenberg, Christopher Breshike, Tyler Huffman, Christopher Kendziora, R. McGill

Proceedings Volume 12116, 121160C (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2618950

KEYWORDS: Crystals, Attenuated total reflectance, Signal detection, Chemical analysis, Spectroscopy, Molecules, Diffusion, Absorption, Sensors, Infrared spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 30 May 2022 Presentation + Paper

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Infrared backscatter imaging spectroscopy for standoff detection of hazardous materials

Drew Finton, Christopher Breshike, Christopher Kendziora, Robert Furstenberg, R. Andrew McGill

Proceedings Volume 12116, 121160Q (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2618396

KEYWORDS: Infrared spectroscopy, Backscatter, Infrared radiation, Infrared imaging, Cameras, Quantum cascade lasers, FT-IR spectroscopy, Explosives, Statistical analysis, Reflectivity

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Proceedings Article | 30 May 2022 Presentation + Paper

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Broadband infrared laser characterization for use in snapshot stand-off detection of hazardous materials

Drew Finton, Christopher Kendziora, Christopher Breshike

Proceedings Volume 12116, 121160V (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2618393

KEYWORDS: Quantum cascade lasers, Spectroscopy, Infrared radiation, Infrared spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 30 May 2022 Poster + Paper

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Inverse-spectral-analysis of diffuse reflectance for surface-distributed particles

Samuel Lambrakos, Robert Furstenberg, Christopher Breshike, Chris Kendziora, Tyler Huffman, R. A. McGill, Andrew Shabaev

Proceedings Volume 12116, 121161B (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2618946

KEYWORDS: Reflectivity, Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, Particles, Absorbance, Feature extraction, Glasses, Aluminum, Dielectrics, Autoregressive models, Analytical research

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Proceedings Article | 30 May 2022 Presentation + Paper

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“Snapshot” stand-off detection of target chemicals using broadband infrared lasers

Kristy DeWitt, Drew Finton, Christopher Kendziora, Geoffrey Smith, Christopher Breshike

Proceedings Volume 12116, 121160T (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2616963

KEYWORDS: Quantum cascade lasers, Spectroscopy, FT-IR spectroscopy, Target detection, Staring arrays, Calibration, Reflectivity, Sensors, Tunable lasers, Infrared spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 30 May 2022 Paper

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Performing IR spectroscopy inside a gas chromatographic column

Christopher Breshike, Robert Furstenberg, T. J. Huffman, Drew Finton, R. Andrew McGill

Proceedings Volume 12116, 121160W (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2618785

KEYWORDS: Semiconducting wafers, Infrared spectroscopy, Quantum cascade lasers, Prisms, Chromatography, Signal detection, Germanium, Sensors, Chemical analysis, Absorption

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Proceedings Article | 12 April 2021 Poster + Paper

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Inverse analysis of diffuse reflectance for surface-distributed particles using absorbance basis functions

S. Lambrakos, R. Furstenberg, C. Breshike, C. Kendziora, T. Huffman, R. A. McGill, A. Shabaev

Proceedings Volume 11749, 117490W (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2585105

KEYWORDS: Particles, Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, Absorbance, Scattering, Detection and tracking algorithms, Prototyping, Feature extraction, Explosives, Dielectrics, Algorithms

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Proceedings Article | 12 April 2021 Poster

Poster

Advances in measurement and modeling of infrared reflectance signatures of micro-particle traces on rough surfaces

Robert Furstenberg, Andrew Shabaev, Christopher Kendziora, Christopher Breshike, Tyler Huffman, Samuel Lambrakos, R. A. McGill

Proceedings Volume 11749, 117490V (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2587957

KEYWORDS: Infrared signatures, Reflectivity, Infrared radiation, Thermal modeling, Particles, Quantum cascade lasers, Mie scattering, Detection and tracking algorithms, Data modeling, Algorithm development

Proceedings Article | 12 April 2021 Poster + Paper

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Spectrum-feature extraction from diffuse reflectance using multiplicative-factor decomposition

S. Lambrakos, R. Furstenberg, C. Breshike, C. Kendziora, T. Huffman, R. A. McGill, A. Shabaev

Proceedings Volume 11727, 1172718 (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2585106

KEYWORDS: Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, Reflectivity, Particles, Mathematics, Explosives

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Proceedings Article | 12 April 2021 Presentation + Paper

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A system for rapid chemical identification based on infrared signatures

Christopher Breshike, Christopher Kendziora, Drew Finton, Robert Furstenberg, Tyler Huffman, R. Andrew McGill

Proceedings Volume 11725, 117250K (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2587762

KEYWORDS: Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, Quantum cascade lasers, Staring arrays, Infrared spectroscopy, FT-IR spectroscopy, Backscatter, Hyperspectral imaging, Signal processing, Infrared radiation, Infrared imaging

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Proceedings Article | 12 April 2021 Presentation + Paper

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Toward single frame “snapshot” stand-off detection of target chemicals

Christopher Kendziora, Christopher Breshike, Kristy Dewitt, Yohan Yoon, Geoffrey Smith, Robert Furstenberg, Timothy Vu, Drew Finton, R. Andrew McGill

Proceedings Volume 11725, 117250J (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2585988

KEYWORDS: Target detection, Spectroscopy, Quantum cascade lasers, Fabry–Perot interferometers, Long wavelength infrared, Laser sources, Explosives, Chemical analysis, Mid-IR, Light

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Proceedings Article | 12 April 2021 Presentation + Paper

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Algorithms for identification of trace explosives by active infrared backscatter hyperspectral imaging

Christopher Kendziora, Robert Furstenberg, Christopher Breshike, Drew Finton, Drew Kendziora, Tyler Huffman, R. Andrew McGill

Proceedings Volume 11727, 117270R (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2585982

KEYWORDS: Hyperspectral imaging, Infrared radiation, Infrared imaging, Explosives, Backscatter, Staring arrays, Quantum cascade lasers, Infrared spectroscopy, Infrared detectors, Detection and tracking algorithms

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Proceedings Article | 12 April 2021 Presentation + Paper

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Mobile cart-based detection of infrared backscatter from hazardous substances at proximal distances

Drew Finton, Christopher Breshike, Christopher Kendziora, Robert Furstenberg, Tyler Huffman, R. Andrew McGill

Proceedings Volume 11749, 117490J (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2585781

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SPIE Journal Paper | 20 July 2020

Hyperspectral imaging using active infrared backscatter spectroscopy for detection of trace explosives

Christopher Breshike, Christopher Kendziora, Robert Furstenberg, Tyler Huffman, Viet Nguyen, Norman Budack, Yohan Yoon, R. Andrew McGill

OE, Vol. 59, Issue 09, 092009, (July 2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.59.9.092009

KEYWORDS: Particles, Infrared spectroscopy, Infrared imaging, Glasses, Hyperspectral imaging, Explosives, Imaging spectroscopy, Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, Spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 15 May 2020 Presentation + Paper

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Time resolved spectral characterization of Fabry-Perot quantum cascade lasers toward application in a broadband “white light” source

Yohan Yoon, Christopher Kendziora, Robert Furstenberg, Christopher Breshike, Seokmin Jeon, Robert Balow, R. Andrew McGill

Proceedings Volume 11390, 113900Z (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2558208

KEYWORDS: Quantum cascade lasers, Spectroscopy, Diodes, Copper, Laser sources, Fabry–Perot interferometers, Light sources, Metals, Laser development, Target detection

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SPIE Journal Paper | 14 May 2020

In situ detection of gas chromatography analytes by active illumination with quantum cascade lasers

Christopher Breshike, Robert Furstenberg, Tyler Huffman, Dmitry Kozak, Todd Stievater, R. Andrew McGill

OE, Vol. 59, Issue 09, 092004, (May 2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.59.9.092004

KEYWORDS: Prisms, Quantum cascade lasers, Chromatography, Infrared spectroscopy, Chemical analysis, Absorption, Analytical research, Germanium, Signal detection, FT-IR spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 6 May 2020 Presentation + Paper

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A system for rapid standoff detection of trace explosives by active infrared backscatter hyperspectral imaging

Christopher Kendziora, Christopher Breshike, Yohan Yoon, Robert Furstenberg, Tyler Huffman, R. Andrew McGill

Proceedings Volume 11392, 113920M (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2558220

KEYWORDS: Particles, Explosives, Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, Hyperspectral imaging, Backscatter, Gold, FT-IR spectroscopy, Infrared imaging, Quantum cascade lasers, Reflectivity

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Proceedings Article | 5 May 2020 Presentation + Paper

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Rapid detection of infrared backscatter for standoff detection of trace explosives

Christopher Breshike, Christopher Kendziora, Robert Furstenberg, Yohan Yoon, T. J. Huffman, Viet Nguyen, R. Andrew McGill

Proceedings Volume 11416, 114160W (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2558485

KEYWORDS: Quantum cascade lasers, Staring arrays, Backscatter, Data transmission, Infrared radiation, Standoff detection, Explosives, Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, FT-IR spectroscopy, Gold

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Proceedings Article | 27 April 2020 Presentation

Presentation

Performing IR spectroscopy at multiple points along a gas chromatographic column for rapid high fidelity detection (Conference Presentation)

Christopher Breshike, Robert Furstenberg, Tyler Huffman, Todd Stievater, Dmitry Kozak, R. Andrew McGill

Proceedings Volume 11389, 113892J (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2558501

KEYWORDS: Infrared spectroscopy, Chromatography, Microfabrication, Infrared coatings, Mid-IR, Infrared signatures, Quantum cascade lasers, Mirror pointing, Mirrors, Transmittance

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Proceedings Article | 24 April 2020 Paper

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Parametric modeling of diffuse-reflectance spectra for surface-distributed RDX particles

S. Lambrakos, C. Breshike, R. Furstenberg, Y. Kim, C. Kendziora, T. Huffman, R. McGill, A, Shabaev

Proceedings Volume 11392, 1139217 (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2554404

KEYWORDS: Particles, Reflectivity, Absorbance, Glasses, Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, Aluminum, Optical filters, Coastal modeling, Explosives, Scattering

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Proceedings Article | 24 April 2020 Paper

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Inverse analysis of diffuse-reflectance spectra for surface-distributed PETN particles

S. Lambrakos, R. Furstenberg, C. Breshike, Y. Kim, C. Kendziora, T. Huffman, R. McGill, A. Shabaev

Proceedings Volume 11416, 114160X (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2554398

KEYWORDS: Particles, Absorbance, Reflectivity, Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, Explosives, Feature extraction, Aluminum, Glasses, Chemical analysis, Atmospheric particles

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Proceedings Article | 17 May 2019 Paper

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Infrared backscatter imaging spectroscopy for standoff detection of trace explosives

Christopher Breshike, Christopher Kendziora, Yohan Yoon, Robert Furstenberg, Viet Nguyen, R. Andrew McGill

Proceedings Volume 11010, 1101004 (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2518951

KEYWORDS: Infrared spectroscopy, Glasses, FT-IR spectroscopy, Explosives, Infrared imaging, Backscatter, Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, Infrared radiation, Quantum cascade lasers, Standoff detection

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Proceedings Article | 17 May 2019 Paper

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Synthetic models for infrared reflectance signatures of micro-particle traces on surfaces

Robert Furstenberg, Andrew Shabaev, Christopher Kendziora, Christopher Breshike, Tyler Huffman, Andrew Kusterbeck, Dawn Dominguez, Samuel Lambrakos, R. Andrew McGill

Proceedings Volume 11010, 110100K (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2519041

KEYWORDS: Reflectivity, Particles, Infrared signatures, Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, FT-IR spectroscopy, Absorption, Algorithm development, Standoff detection, Spectral models, Trace evidence analysis

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Proceedings Article | 14 May 2019 Paper

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Active LWIR hyperspectral imaging and algorithms for rapid standoff trace chemical identification

Christopher Breshike, Christopher Kendziora, Norman Budack, Yohan Yoon, Robert Furstenberg, Viet Nguyen, R. Andrew McGill

Proceedings Volume 10986, 109860K (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2518720

KEYWORDS: Particles, Hyperspectral imaging, Chemical analysis, Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, Principal component analysis, Infrared spectroscopy, Detection and tracking algorithms, Standoff detection, Data modeling

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Proceedings Article | 14 May 2019 Paper

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Parametric modeling of surface-distributed-scatterer ensembles for inverse analysis of diffuse-reflectance spectra

R. Furstenberg, A. Shabaev, C. Kendziora, Y. Kim, R. A. McGill, C. Breshike, S. Lambrakos

Proceedings Volume 10986, 109860Q (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2518718

KEYWORDS: Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, Particles, Absorption, Aluminum, Analytical research, Reflectivity, Coastal modeling, Prototyping, Feature extraction, Absorbance

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Proceedings Article | 13 May 2019 Paper

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Control of quantum cascade laser sources in stand-off detection of trace explosives

Yohan Yoon, Christopher Breshike, Christopher Kendziora, Robert Furstenberg, R. Andrew McGill

Proceedings Volume 10983, 109830G (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2518734

KEYWORDS: Standoff detection, Diffusers, Speckle, Quantum cascade lasers, Infrared cameras, Image filtering, Cameras, Beam steering, Laser sources, Collimation

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Proceedings Article | 16 May 2018 Paper

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Using infrared backscatter imaging spectroscopy to detect trace explosives at standoff distances

Christopher Breshike, Christopher Kendziora, Robert Furstenberg, Viet Nguyen, Andrew Kusterbeck, R. Andrew McGill

Proceedings Volume 10629, 106290N (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2304002

KEYWORDS: Backscatter, FT-IR spectroscopy, Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, Explosives, Infrared spectroscopy, Signal detection, Infrared imaging, Explosives detection

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Proceedings Article | 14 May 2018 Paper

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A system for rapid chemical identification based on infrared signatures

Christopher Breshike, Christopher Kendziora, Robert Furstenberg, Viet Nguyen, Andrew Kusterbeck, R. Andrew McGill

Proceedings Volume 10639, 1063927 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2304435

KEYWORDS: Backscatter, FT-IR spectroscopy, Quantum cascade lasers, Particles, Infrared imaging, Mirrors, Image processing, Infrared spectroscopy, Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 10 May 2018 Paper

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Photonic micro-gas-chromatography detection of chemical threat agents

Robert Furstenberg, Christopher Breshike, Benjamin Andrews, Andrew Kusterbeck, Dawn Dominguez, Christopher Kendziora, R. Andrew McGill, Todd Stievater, Dmitry Kozak

Proceedings Volume 10629, 1062906 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2304458

KEYWORDS: Prisms, Sensors, Photonic microstructures, Chromatography, Infrared spectroscopy, Photodetectors, Infrared detectors, Quantum cascade lasers, Mirrors, Spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 5 May 2017 Paper

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Laser speckle reduction techniques for mid-infrared microscopy and stand-off spectroscopy

Robert Furstenberg, Christopher Kendziora, Christopher Breshike, Viet Nguyen, R. Andrew McGill

Proceedings Volume 10210, 1021004 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2262646

KEYWORDS: Speckle pattern, Infrared imaging, Reflectivity, Photomicroscopy, Speckle, Quantum cascade lasers, Spectroscopes, Infrared lasers, Diffusers, Microscopy, Laser spectroscopy, Integrating spheres, Infrared spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 3 May 2017 Presentation + Paper

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Methodology for using active infrared spectroscopy in standoff detection of trace explosives

Christopher Breshike, Christopher Kendziora, Robert Furstenberg, Viet Nguyen, R. Andrew McGill

Proceedings Volume 10183, 1018302 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2262199

KEYWORDS: Infrared imaging, Quantum cascade lasers, Standoff detection, Explosives, Chemical detection, Infrared lasers, Infrared radiation, Absorption, Thermography, Signal processing, Backscatter, Image processing, Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, Calibration, Signal detection

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Proceedings Article | 27 January 2017 Paper

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Stabilizing infrared quantum cascade laser beams for standoff detection applications

Christopher Breshike, Christopher Kendziora, Robert Furstenberg, Viet Nguyen, R. Andrew McGill

Proceedings Volume 10111, 101110B (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2251592

KEYWORDS: Continuous wave operation, Infrared imaging, Standoff detection, Imaging spectroscopy, Quantum cascade lasers, Calibration, Absorption, FT-IR spectroscopy, Methane, Spectroscopy

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