Dr. Edward R. Freniere Profile

Dr. Edward R. Freniere

President & CEO at Lambda Research Corp

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Publications (19)

Proceedings Article | 23 September 2015 Paper

The different (yet similar) realms of illumination and stray light modeling

Edward Freniere, Michael Gauvin, Richard Youngworth

Proceedings Volume 9577, 957708 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2190683

KEYWORDS: Stray light, Systems modeling, Stray light analysis, Computer aided design, Light scattering, Ray tracing, Data modeling, Eye, Scattering, Solid modeling

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Proceedings Article | 26 February 2010 Paper

Accurate source simulation in modern optical modeling and analysis software

David Jacobsen, Edward Freniere, Michael Gauvin

Proceedings Volume 7597, 75971E (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.842568

KEYWORDS: 3D modeling, Systems modeling, Lamps, Near field optics, Light sources, Solids, Xenon, Light, Data modeling, Optical analysis

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Proceedings Article | 24 February 2009 Paper

Ray racing techniques applied to the modelling of fluorescent solar collectors

T. J. Meyer, J. Hlavaty, L. Smith, E. Freniere, T. Markvart

Proceedings Volume 7211, 72110N (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.810922

KEYWORDS: Refractive index, Ray tracing, Thin films, Absorption, Luminescence, Liquids, Mirrors, Solar cells, Photovoltaics, Glasses

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Proceedings Article | 3 February 2009 Paper

Improved predictive modeling of white LEDs with accurate luminescence simulation and practical inputs with TracePro opto-mechanical design software

Chao-hsi Tsao, Edward Freniere, Linda Smith

Proceedings Volume 7231, 723111 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.810417

KEYWORDS: Light emitting diodes, Luminescence, Absorption, 3D modeling, Data modeling, Monte Carlo methods, Blue light emitting diodes, Quantum efficiency, Manufacturing, Energy efficiency

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Proceedings Article | 8 February 2007 Paper

Modeling in vivo fluorescence of small animals using TracePro software

Silas Leavesley, Bartek Rajwa, Edward Freniere, Linda Smith, Richard Hassler, J. Paul Robinson

Proceedings Volume 6431, 64310W (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.701021

KEYWORDS: Luminescence, Animal model studies, Imaging systems, Solids, Systems modeling, Solid modeling, Scattering, Absorption, Tissue optics, Skin

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Proceedings Article | 6 February 2007 Paper

Design for manufacturablility (DFM) in the life sciences: fluorescence spectroscopy product platform realized with TracePro suite of opto-mechanical design software tools

Edward Freniere, Richard Hassler, Eric Heinz, Linda Smith

Proceedings Volume 6430, 64301U (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.701002

KEYWORDS: Luminescence, SolidWorks, Sensors, Design for manufacturing, Tolerancing, Fluorescence spectroscopy, Biological research, Optical filters, Life sciences, Optics manufacturing

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Proceedings Article | 12 September 2006 Paper

To split or not to split: case studies on Monte Carlo analysis of illumination ray tracing concerning the usefulness of ray splitting

Patrick Le Houillier, Edward Freniere

Proceedings Volume 6338, 633803 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.680883

KEYWORDS: Ray tracing, Monte Carlo methods, RGB color model, Light scattering, Sensors, Scattering, LCDs, Light sources and illumination, Projection systems, Biosensors

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Proceedings Article | 6 September 2006 Paper

Numerical experiments in modeling diffraction phenomena with Monte Carlo ray tracing

Edward Freniere

Proceedings Volume 6289, 62890N (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.681797

KEYWORDS: Diffraction, Ray tracing, Monte Carlo methods, Spherical lenses, Distance measurement, Near field, Computer simulations, Reflection, Refraction, Scattering

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Proceedings Article | 4 September 2002 Paper

Modeling birefringence in optomechanical design and analysis software

Richard Hassler, G. Groot Gregory, Edward Freniere

Proceedings Volume 4769, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.481189

KEYWORDS: Crystals, Polarization, Birefringence, Geometrical optics, Laser crystals, Calcite, Interfaces, Optical isolators, Ray tracing, Computer aided design

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Proceedings Article | 4 September 2002 Paper

Using spline surfaces in optical design software

G. Groot Gregory, Edward Freniere, Leo Gardner

Proceedings Volume 4769, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.481192

KEYWORDS: Aspheric lenses, Computer aided design, Optical design, Spherical lenses, Optical design software, Finite element methods, Lens design, OSLO, Chemical elements, Differential equations

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Proceedings Article | 3 July 2000 Paper

Optical design of the ultralight-weight FIRST telescope

Eri Cohen, Anthony Hull, Javier Escobedo-Torres, Daniel Barber, Roger Johnston, Donald Small, Aluizio Prata, Edward Freniere

Proceedings Volume 4015, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.390451

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Telescopes, Stray light, Optical design, Diffraction, Monochromatic aberrations, Sensors, Radio optics, Spectroscopy, Picture Archiving and Communication System

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Proceedings Article | 27 September 1999 Paper

Polarization models for Monte Carlo ray tracing

Edward Freniere, G. Groot Gregory, Richard Hassler

Proceedings Volume 3780, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.363772

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Calculus, Monte Carlo methods, Ray tracing, Jones calculus, Light scattering, Scattering, Systems modeling, Jones vectors, Calculi

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Proceedings Article | 27 September 1999 Paper

Translation and interchange for mechanical CAD and lens design data

G. Groot Gregory, Edward Freniere, Richard Hassler

Proceedings Volume 3780, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.363764

KEYWORDS: Data modeling, Computer aided design, Lens design, Solids, Solid modeling, Data conversion, Standards development, Systems modeling, Binary data, Tolerancing

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Proceedings Article | 27 September 1999 Paper

End-to-end electro-optical modeling software

G. Groot Gregory, Edward Freniere, Richard Hassler, Allen Lush, David Lees

Proceedings Volume 3780, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.363768

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Electro optical modeling, Data modeling, Databases, Raster graphics, Interference (communication), CCD cameras, Signal detection, CCD image sensors, Optical amplifiers

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Proceedings Article | 27 September 1999 Paper

Edge diffraction in Monte Carlo ray tracing

Edward Freniere, G. Groot Gregory, Richard Hassler

Proceedings Volume 3780, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.363773

KEYWORDS: Diffraction, Monte Carlo methods, Photons, Ray tracing, Gaussian beams, Wave propagation, Superposition, Wavefronts, Distance measurement, Fourier transforms

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 1997 Paper

Interactive software for optomechanical modeling

Edward Freniere, G. Groot Gregory, Richard Chase

Proceedings Volume 3130, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.284054

KEYWORDS: Solid modeling, Computer aided design, Monte Carlo methods, Solids, Ray tracing, Surface properties, Lens design, Human-machine interfaces, Scattering, Surface finishing

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 1997 Paper

Brief history of generalized ray tracing

Edward Freniere, John Tourtellott

Proceedings Volume 3130, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.284059

KEYWORDS: Ray tracing, Monte Carlo methods, 3D modeling, Computer graphics, Stray light analysis, Light scattering, Scattering, 3D image processing, Computer aided design, Computing systems

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Proceedings Article | 16 September 1992 Paper

Two-position IR zoom lens with low f-number and large format

James Howard, Michael Garner, Edward Freniere, Ronald Stern, Karen Armstrong

Proceedings Volume 1690, (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.137988

KEYWORDS: Modulation transfer functions, Distortion, Servomechanisms, Tolerancing, Infrared lenses, Optical components, Sensors, Zoom lenses, Optical design, Optical instrument design

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