Dr. Douglas T. Petkie Profile

Dr. Douglas T. Petkie

Dept Head and Professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

SPIE Involvement:

Conference Program Committee | Author

Area of Expertise:

millimeter-wave , submillimeter-wave , Terahertz , Spectroscopy , Imaging , Radar

Websites:

Company Website

Publications (23)

Proceedings Article | 3 October 2022 Open Access

Open Access

Presentation

The Massachusetts LEAP network: building a template for a hands-on advanced manufacturing hub in integrated photonics (Conference Presentation)

Anuradha Agarwal, Drew Weninger, Lionel Kimerling, Guiru Gu, Cheryl Schnitzer, Karl Kissa, Edward Deveney, Samuel Serna, Elif Demirbas, Douglas Petkie, James Eakin, Jacob Longacre, Adrienne Linnell, Kathy Rentsch, Farhad Vazehgoo, Stephen Adamshick, Nicholas Massa, Andrea Agliati

Proceedings Volume PC12213, PC1221307 (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2633227

KEYWORDS: Manufacturing, Integrated photonics, Photonics, Prototyping, Photonic integrated circuits, Laser applications, Workforce training, Semiconductors, Scanning transmission electron microscopy, Samarium

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Proceedings Article | 2 July 2019 Open Access

Open Access

Paper

A modular laboratory curriculum for teaching integrated photonics to students with diverse backgrounds

Samuel Serna, Nancy Hidalgo, Janice Tjan, Kevin McComber, Lionel Kimerling, Erik Verlage, Julie Diop, Juejun Hu, Sajan Saini, Anu Agarwal, Gerald Gagnon, Stefan Preble, Gregory Howland, Matthew van Niekerk, Jeff Steidle, Karl Mcnulty, Jaime Cardenas, Meiting Song, Miloš Popović, Anatoly Khilo, Pradnya Nagarkar, Farhad Vazehgoo, Ira Moskowitz, Guiru Gu, Cheryl Schnitzer, Edward Deveney, Thomas Kling, Douglas Petkie, Jacob Longacre

Proceedings Volume 11143, 111431C (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2523867

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Photonics, Photonic integrated circuits, Integrated photonics, Resonators, Wave propagation, Infrared cameras, Cameras, Engineering education, Silicon

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Proceedings Article | 21 October 2016 Paper

Paper

Millimeter-wave/THz FMCW radar techniques for sensing applications

D. Amal Mirando, Michael Higgins, Fenggui Wang, Douglas Petkie

Proceedings Volume 9993, 99930A (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2242144

KEYWORDS: Radar, Interferometers, Michelson interferometers, Mirrors, Amplitude modulation, Signal detection, Confocal microscopy, Modulation, Beam splitters, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 21 October 2015 Paper

Paper

An enhanced MMW and SMMW/THz imaging system performance prediction and analysis tool for concealed weapon detection and pilotage obstacle avoidance

Steven Murrill, Eddie Jacobs, Charmaine Franck, Douglas Petkie, Frank De Lucia

Proceedings Volume 9651, 965104 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2216085

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Sensors, Signal to noise ratio, Performance modeling, Target detection, Signal attenuation, Contrast transfer function, Atmospheric modeling, Extremely high frequency, Backscatter

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Proceedings Article | 7 March 2014 Paper

Paper

Fabrication of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) cantilevers for photoacoustic (PA) detection of terahertz (THz) radiation

R. Newberry, N. Glauvitz, R. Coutu, I. Medvedev, D. Petkie

Proceedings Volume 8973, 897302 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2037376

KEYWORDS: Photoacoustic spectroscopy, Terahertz radiation, Microelectromechanical systems, Silicon, Interferometers, Finite element methods, Semiconducting wafers, Absorption, Oxides, Etching

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Proceedings Article | 22 May 2013 Paper

Paper

Thermal imaging to detect physiological indicators of stress in humans

Carl Cross, Julie Skipper, Douglas Petkie

Proceedings Volume 8705, 87050I (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2018107

KEYWORDS: Image segmentation, Thermography, Radar, Skin, Heart, Mid-IR, Neck, Sensors, Vital signs, Temperature metrology

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SPIE Journal Paper | 16 May 2012

Multimode illumination in the terahertz for elimination of target orientation requirements and minimization of coherent effects in active imaging systems

Douglas Petkie, Jennifer Holt, Mark Patrick, Frank De Lucia

OE, Vol. 51, Issue 9, 091604, (May 2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.51.9.091604

KEYWORDS: Speckle, Modulation, Terahertz radiation, Imaging systems, Specular reflections, Illumination engineering, Mirrors, Receivers, Antennas, Active optics

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Proceedings Article | 27 October 2011 Paper

Paper

Enhanced terahertz imaging system performance analysis and design tool for concealed weapon identification

Steven Murrill, Charmaine Franck, Richard Espinola, Douglas Petkie, Frank De Lucia, Eddie Jacobs

Proceedings Volume 8188, 81880J (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.898371

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Sensors, Terahertz radiation, Performance modeling, Receivers, Atmospheric modeling, Target detection, Atmospheric sensing, Signal attenuation, Detector arrays

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Proceedings Article | 12 October 2010 Paper

Paper

Micro-Doppler radar signatures of human activity

Michael Moulton, Matthew Bischoff, Carla Benton, Douglas Petkie

Proceedings Volume 7837, 78370L (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.865145

KEYWORDS: Radar, Gait analysis, Vital signs, Collimation, Oscillators, Doppler effect, Optical amplifiers, Transmitters, Mirrors, Motion measurement

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Proceedings Article | 8 October 2010 Paper

Paper

MMIC technology for spectroscopy applications

Ingmar Kallfass, Axel Tessmann, A. Huelsmann, Arnulf Leuther, John Cetnar, Jade Noble, Douglas Petkie

Proceedings Volume 7837, 783703 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.865054

KEYWORDS: Spectroscopy, Signal detection, Sensors, Terahertz technology, Absorption, Wave sensors, Terahertz radiation, Sensor technology, Current controlled current source, Fourier transforms

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Proceedings Article | 24 September 2009 Paper

Paper

Nondestructive terahertz imaging for aerospace applications

Douglas Petkie, Izaak Kemp, Carla Benton, Christopher Boyer, Lindsay Owens, Jason Deibel, Christopher Stoik, Matthew Bohn

Proceedings Volume 7485, 74850D (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.830540

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Corrosion, Imaging systems, Nondestructive evaluation, Composites, Metals, Aerospace engineering, Data modeling, Mass attenuation coefficient, Millimeter wave imaging

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Proceedings Article | 17 September 2009 Paper

Paper

Millimeter-wave radar systems for biometric applications

Douglas Petkie, Erik Bryan, Carla Benton, Brian Rigling

Proceedings Volume 7485, 748502 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.830543

KEYWORDS: Radar, Heart, Chest, Electrocardiography, Motion measurement, Interference (communication), Biometrics, Oscillators, Heterodyning, Receivers

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Proceedings Article | 29 April 2009 Paper

Paper

Millimeter-wave radar for vital signs sensing

Douglas Petkie, Carla Benton, Erik Bryan

Proceedings Volume 7308, 73080A (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.818927

KEYWORDS: Radar, Electrocardiography, Chest, Vital signs, Heterodyning, Heart, Transmitters, Receivers, Algorithm development, Mirrors

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Proceedings Article | 3 October 2008 Paper

Paper

Remote respiration and heart rate monitoring with millimeter-wave/terahertz radars

Douglas Petkie, Erik Bryan, Carla Benton, Charles Phelps, Joshua Yoakum, Meredith Rogers, Amber Reed

Proceedings Volume 7117, 71170I (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.800356

KEYWORDS: Radar, Heterodyning, Frequency shift keying, Beam splitters, Modulation, Heart, Sensors, Mirrors, Michelson interferometers, Doppler effect

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Proceedings Article | 10 May 2007 Paper

Paper

Advanced terahertz imaging system performance model for concealed weapon identification

Steven Murrill, Brian Redman, Richard Espinola, Charmaine Franck, Douglas Petkie, Frank De Lucia, Eddie Jacobs, Steven Griffin, Carl Halford, Joe Reynolds

Proceedings Volume 6549, 654902 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.723032

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Terahertz radiation, Performance modeling, Sensors, Reflectivity, Receivers, Aluminum, Target detection, Specular reflections, Atmospheric modeling

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Proceedings Article | 4 May 2007 Paper

Paper

Terahertz standoff imaging testbed design and performance for concealed weapon and device identification model development

Charmaine Franck, Dave Lee, Richard Espinola, Steven Murrill, Eddie Jacobs, Steve Griffin, Douglas Petkie, Joe Reynolds

Proceedings Volume 6549, 654908 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.723764

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Mirrors, Imaging systems, Receivers, Performance modeling, Sensors, Data acquisition, Target acquisition, Atmospheric modeling, Weapons

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Proceedings Article | 19 May 2006 Paper

Paper

Concealed weapon identification using terahertz imaging sensors

Eddie Jacobs, Steve Moyer, Charmaine Franck, Frank DeLucia, Corey Casto, Douglas Petkie, Steven Murrill, Carl Halford

Proceedings Volume 6212, 62120J (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.666597

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Weapons, Contrast transfer function, Image sensors, Millimeter wave imaging, Imaging systems, Infrared imaging, Infrared radiation, Spatial frequencies, Receivers

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Proceedings Article | 7 November 2005 Paper

Paper

Active and passive millimeter- and sub-millimeter-wave imaging

Douglas Petkie, Frank De Lucia, Corey Castro, Paul Helminger, Eddie Jacobs, Steven Moyer, Steve Murrill, Carl Halford, Steve Griffin, Charmaine Franck

Proceedings Volume 5989, 598918 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.638982

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Scattering, Sensors, Mirrors, Performance modeling, Systems modeling, Receivers, Heterodyning, Signal attenuation, Millimeter wave imaging

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Proceedings Article | 7 November 2005 Paper

Paper

Terahertz imaging system performance model for concealed weapon identification

Steven Murrill, Eddie Jacobs, Steven Moyer, Carl Halford, Steven Griffin, Frank De Lucia, Douglas Petkie, Charmaine Franck

Proceedings Volume 5989, 59891E (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.630877

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Performance modeling, Imaging systems, Terahertz radiation, Modulation transfer functions, Eye, Atmospheric modeling, Target detection, Contrast transfer function, Reflectivity

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Proceedings Article | 4 November 2005 Paper

Paper

The physics and chemistry of THz sensors and imagers: long-standing applications, new opportunities, and pitfalls

Frank De Lucia, Douglas Petkie

Proceedings Volume 5989, 598911 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.638005

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Solids, Gases, Sensors, Remote sensing, Physics, Spectroscopy, Atmospheric sensing, Molecules, Absorption

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Proceedings Article | 18 May 2005 Paper

Paper

THz gas sensing with submillimeter techniques

Frank De Lucia, Douglas Petkie

Proceedings Volume 5790, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.604425

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Spectroscopy, Doppler effect, Gases, Terahertz radiation, Molecules, Carbon monoxide, Physics, Environmental sensing

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Proceedings Article | 18 May 2005 Paper

Paper

THz + 'X': a search for new approaches to significant problems

Frank De Lucia, Douglas Petkie, Robert Shelton, Sarah Westcott, Brian Strecker

Proceedings Volume 5790, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.604427

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Physics, Molecules, Sensors, Modulation, Solids, Spectroscopy, Explosives, Gases, Absorption

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Proceedings Article | 8 December 2004 Paper

Paper

Terahertz imaging performance model for concealed weapon identification

Eddie Jacobs, Ronald Driggers, Keith Krapels, Frank De Lucia, Douglas Petkie

Proceedings Volume 5619, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.579768

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Performance modeling, Electro optical modeling, Terahertz radiation, Target acquisition, Weapons, Calibration, Atmospheric propagation, Minimum resolvable temperature difference, Visual process modeling

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Conference Committee Involvement (14)

Sensors and Communication Technologies in the 1 GHz to 10 THz Band

16 September 2024 | Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Millimetre Wave and Terahertz Sensors and Technology XIII

23 September 2020 | Online Only, United Kingdom

Millimetre Wave and Terahertz Sensors and Technology XII

9 September 2019 | Strasbourg, France

Millimetre Wave and Terahertz Sensors and Technology

10 September 2018 | Berlin, Germany

Millimetre Wave and Terahertz Sensors and Technology

11 September 2017 | Warsaw, Poland

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