Dr. Fred M. Dickey Profile

Dr. Fred M. Dickey

President/Owner at FMD Consulting LLC

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Publications (39)

Proceedings Article | 28 September 2013 Paper

Beam shaping diffuser based fiber injection for increasing stability of industrial robotic laser applications

Todd Lizotte, Fred Dickey

Proceedings Volume 8843, 88430H (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2029490

KEYWORDS: Diffusers, Robotics, Fourier transforms, Fiber lasers, Beam shaping, Fiber couplers, Laser applications, Pulsed laser operation, Fiber coupled lasers, Fiber optics

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Proceedings Article | 22 September 2011 Paper

Imaging micro lens array beam integrator system design for fiber injection

Fred Dickey, Todd Lizotte

Proceedings Volume 8130, 81300N (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.896738

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Imaging arrays, Fiber lasers, Diffraction, System integration, Prototyping, Analytical research, Speckle pattern, Lens design, Beam delivery

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Proceedings Article | 7 September 2011 Paper

Annular ring zoom system using two positive axicons

Fred Dickey, Jacob Conner

Proceedings Volume 8130, 81300B (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.892621

KEYWORDS: Axicons, Zoom lenses, Fourier transforms, Cones, Molybdenum, Laser processing, Particles, Laser therapeutics, Surgery, Laser vision correction

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Proceedings Article | 9 September 2010 Paper

MLA fiber injection for a square core fiber optic beam delivery system: design versus prototype results

Todd Lizotte, Fred Dickey

Proceedings Volume 7652, 765228 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.868987

KEYWORDS: Prototyping, Beam delivery, Fiber optics, Thin films, Beam shaping, Speckle pattern, Beam splitters, Homogenization, Laser processing, Micro optics

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Proceedings Article | 9 September 2010 Paper

Mathematical aspects of laser beam shaping and splitting

L. Romero, F. Dickey

Proceedings Volume 7652, 765225 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.868637

KEYWORDS: Beam shaping, Beam splitters, Optical design, Fourier transforms, Computing systems, Geometrical optics, Fourier optics, Optical spheres, Lens design, Diffraction

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Proceedings Article | 16 August 2010 Paper

Laser beam homogenization, splitting and three spot image formation: system design, analysis and testing

Todd Lizotte, Fred Dickey, Dan Brown

Proceedings Volume 7789, 77890A (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.862171

KEYWORDS: Prisms, Imaging systems, Optical design, Beam splitters, Prototyping, Homogenization, Image processing, Lens design, Image acquisition, Analytical research

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Proceedings Article | 3 September 2008 Paper

Series connected photovoltaic array performance under non-uniform illumination

Jason Shelton, Fred Dickey, Sanjay Krishna

Proceedings Volume 7070, 70700R (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.809686

KEYWORDS: Speckle, Optical fibers, Photovoltaics, Speckle pattern, Wave propagation, Beam shaping, Electromagnetic coupling, Sensors, Telecommunications, Gaussian beams

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Proceedings Article | 15 April 2008 Paper

Recovering shape from shadows in synthetic aperture radar imagery

F. Dickey, A. Doerry

Proceedings Volume 6947, 694707 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.775610

KEYWORDS: Synthetic aperture radar, Reconstruction algorithms, Diffraction, Solids, Tomography, X-rays, Radar, Detection and tracking algorithms, Fourier transforms, Antennas

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Proceedings Article | 13 September 2007 Paper

Optically powered firing set using miniature photovoltaic arrays

Jason Shelton, Fred Dickey, William Thomes

Proceedings Volume 6662, 666206 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.736907

KEYWORDS: Capacitors, Semiconductor lasers, Resistance, Transformers, Mathematical modeling, Photovoltaics, Fiber coupled lasers, Performance modeling, Safety, Diodes

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Proceedings Article | 1 September 2006 Paper

The effects of optical fiber illumination on the performance of series connected photovoltaic arrays for power conversion

Jason Shelton, Fred Dickey

Proceedings Volume 6287, 62870E (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.682611

KEYWORDS: Speckle, Optical fibers, Photovoltaics, Solar cells, Beam shaping, Diodes, Speckle pattern, Electromagnetic coupling, Remote sensing, Aerospace engineering

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Proceedings Article | 8 May 2006 Paper

Geometrical optics analysis of clear-air refractive-index perturbations on SAR images

Richard Shagam, Fred Dickey, Armin Doerry

Proceedings Volume 6210, 621003 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.668326

KEYWORDS: Fourier transforms, Synthetic aperture radar, Atmospheric optics, Refraction, Geometrical optics, Diffraction, Radar, Atmospheric propagation, Directed energy weapons, Refractive index

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Proceedings Article | 19 August 2005 Paper

Design considerations for multi-fiber injection

D. Brown, F. Dickey, W. Thomes

Proceedings Volume 5871, 587106 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.619552

KEYWORDS: Optical fibers, Beam splitters, Diffraction gratings, Microlens array, Diffraction, Microlens, Homogenization, Etching, Energy efficiency, Beam homogenizers

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Proceedings Article | 16 May 2005 Paper

Possible effects of clear-air refractive-index perturbations on SAR images

Andreas Muschinski, Fred Dickey, Armin Doerry

Proceedings Volume 5788, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.605651

KEYWORDS: Synthetic aperture radar, Interfaces, Humidity, Turbulence, Atmospheric optics, Antennas, Troposphere, Radar, Diffraction, Water

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Proceedings Article | 29 September 2004 Paper

Segmented mirror beam shapers for creating a Gaussian intensity distribution from uniform intensity high-energy laser beams

Stephen Hanes, Steven Long, Fred Dickey

Proceedings Volume 5525, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.561100

KEYWORDS: Beam shaping, Mirrors, Image segmentation, Segmented mirrors, Speckle, Gaussian beams, Spatial frequencies, Detection and tracking algorithms, Diffraction, Speckle pattern

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Proceedings Article | 12 August 2004 Paper

A SAR imaging model for large-scale atmospheric inhomogeneities

Fred Dickey, John DeLaurentis, Armin Doerry

Proceedings Volume 5410, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.541560

KEYWORDS: Atmospheric modeling, Synthetic aperture radar, Radar, Fourier transforms, Data modeling, Image processing, Image acquisition, Atmospheric propagation, Antennas, Image resolution

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 November 2003 Open Access

Laser Beam Shaping

David Shealy, Fred Dickey

OE, Vol. 42, Issue 11, (November 2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.1624611

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Proceedings Article | 12 September 2003 Paper

Windowing functions for SAR data with spectral gaps

Armin Doerry, Fred Dickey, Louis Romero

Proceedings Volume 5095, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.487265

KEYWORDS: Synthetic aperture radar, Radar, Imaging systems, Image resolution, Fourier transforms, Picosecond phenomena, Algorithm development, Microwave radiation, Antennas, Atrial fibrillation

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 July 2003

Window functions for imaging radar: a maximum energy approach to contiguous and notched spectrums

Fred Dickey, Louis Romero, Armin Doerry

OE, Vol. 42, Issue 07, (July 2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.1578646

KEYWORDS: Synthetic aperture radar, Radar, Radar imaging, Optical engineering, Image processing, Fourier transforms, Picosecond phenomena, Imaging systems, Algorithm development, Image resolution

Proceedings Article | 1 August 2002 Paper

Difficulties in superresolving synthetic aperture radar images

Armin Doerry, Fred Dickey, Louis Romero, John DeLaurentis

Proceedings Volume 4727, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.478672

KEYWORDS: Super resolution, Synthetic aperture radar, Signal to noise ratio, Image enhancement, Imaging systems, Image resolution, Image processing, Detection and tracking algorithms, Resolution enhancement technologies, Radar

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Proceedings Article | 30 October 2001 Paper

Laser beam shaping via conventional design software

Scott Holswade, Fred Dickey

Proceedings Volume 4443, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.446752

KEYWORDS: Beam shaping, Chemical elements, Lens design, Diffraction, Optimization (mathematics), Collimation, Genetic algorithms, Geometrical optics, Aspheric lenses, Detection and tracking algorithms

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Proceedings Article | 25 October 2000 Paper

What makes a beam shaping problem difficult

Louis Romero, Fred Dickey

Proceedings Volume 4095, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.405260

KEYWORDS: Beam shaping, Geometrical optics, Optical design, Transform theory, Fourier transforms, Optical components, Diffraction, Optical spheres, Differential equations, Collimation

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Proceedings Article | 22 August 2000 Paper

Optical sensing of microsystem motion and performance

Scott Holswade, Fred Dickey

Proceedings Volume 4178, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.396493

KEYWORDS: Optical fibers, Waveguides, Sensors, Microsystems, Actuators, Microactuators, Signal detection, Integrated optics, Backscatter, Motion measurement

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Proceedings Article | 16 August 2000 Paper

Laser beam shaping techniques

Fred Dickey, Louis Weichman, Richard Shagam

Proceedings Volume 4065, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.407361

KEYWORDS: Beam shaping, Diffraction, Chemical elements, Laser applications, Diffusers, Fourier transforms, Laser processing, Gaussian beams, Collimation, Optical simulations

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Proceedings Article | 14 April 2000 Paper

Beam-shaping element for compact fiber injection systems

Louis Weichman, Fred Dickey, Richard Shagam

Proceedings Volume 3929, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.382762

KEYWORDS: Diffraction, Laser sources, Fiber lasers, Fiber optics, Optical fibers, Integrated optics, Beam shaping, Optical components, Spatial coherence, Structured optical fibers

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Proceedings Article | 2 September 1999 Paper

Design and analysis of a micro-optical position readout for acceleration sensing

Richard Shagam, Fred Dickey, Scott Holswade

Proceedings Volume 3878, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.361275

KEYWORDS: Photonic integrated circuits, Sensors, Mirrors, Binary data, Geometrical optics, Motion models, Environmental sensing, Integrated optics, Nanolithography, Optical analysis

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Proceedings Article | 2 September 1999 Paper

Optical readout of microaccelerometer code features

Scott Holswade, Fred Dickey, Charles Sullivan, Marc Polosky, Richard Shagam

Proceedings Volume 3878, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.361267

KEYWORDS: Signal detection, Photonic integrated circuits, Waveguides, Sensors, Integrated optics, Mirrors, Clocks, Microelectromechanical systems, Camera shutters, Silicon

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Proceedings Article | 9 July 1999 Paper

Burn-depth estimation using thermal excitation and imaging

Fred Dickey, Scott Holswade, Mark Yee

Proceedings Volume 3595, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.351533

KEYWORDS: Skin, Tissues, Thermography, Cameras, Temperature metrology, Blood circulation, Natural surfaces, Diagnostics, Infrared radiation, Infrared imaging

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Proceedings Article | 15 March 1998 Paper

Optical measurement of LIGA milliengine performance

Fred Dickey, Scott Holswade, Todd Christenson, Ernest Garcia, Marc Polosky

Proceedings Volume 3276, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.302397

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Teeth, Actuators, Optics manufacturing, Signal detection, Motion measurement, Fabrication, Optical testing, Microelectromechanical systems, Motion detection

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Proceedings Article | 12 December 1997 Paper

Modeling an optical micromachine probe

Anthony Mittas, Fred Dickey, Scott Holswade

Proceedings Volume 3173, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.294528

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Proceedings Article | 5 September 1997 Paper

Optical measurement of micromachine engine performance

Scott Holswade, Fred Dickey

Proceedings Volume 3224, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.284508

KEYWORDS: Optics manufacturing, Signal detection, Optical testing, Microelectromechanical systems, Silicon, Actuators, Design for manufacturability, Teeth, Prototyping

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Proceedings Article | 11 April 1997 Paper

Optical probe for micromachine performance analysis

Fred Dickey, Scott Holswade, Norman Smith, Samuel Miller

Proceedings Volume 3008, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.271440

KEYWORDS: Teeth, Microelectromechanical systems, Optics manufacturing, Motion measurement, Backscatter, Signal detection, Actuators, Prototyping, Light scattering, Sensors

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 November 1996

Gaussian laser beam profile shaping

Fred Dickey, Scott Holswade

OE, Vol. 35, Issue 11, (November 1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.601069

KEYWORDS: Gaussian beams, Chemical elements, Beam shaping, Optical components, Telescopes, Optical design, Optical engineering, Fourier transforms, Diffraction, Cameras

Proceedings Article | 1 November 1996 Paper

Gaussian laser beam shaping: test and evaluation

Scott Holswade, Fred Dickey

Proceedings Volume 2863, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.256229

KEYWORDS: Gaussian beams, Beam shaping, Chemical elements, Relays, Fourier transforms, Telescopes, Cameras, Diffraction, Optical design, Laser ablation

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Proceedings Article | 9 November 1993 Paper

Examination of metrics and assumptions used in correlation filter design

Gregory Gheen, Fred Dickey, John DeLaurentis

Proceedings Volume 2026, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.163564

KEYWORDS: Linear filtering, Pattern recognition, Signal to noise ratio, Image filtering, Filtering (signal processing), Electronic filtering, Optical filters, Digital filtering, Matrices, Optical pattern recognition

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Proceedings Article | 25 October 1993 Paper

Application of normalized gray-scale correlation

Mark Yee, Brian Kast, Fred Dickey, K. Terry Stalker

Proceedings Volume 1959, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.160328

KEYWORDS: Optical correlators, Adaptive optics, Acousto-optics, Charge-coupled devices, Optical pattern recognition, Image processing, Error analysis, Pattern recognition, Image filtering, Analog electronics

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Proceedings Article | 1 April 1992 Paper

Pattern recognition, inner products, and correlation filters

Fred Dickey, Louis Romero

Proceedings Volume 10262, 102620E (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.59858

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Proceedings Article | 1 November 1991 Paper

Normalization of correlations

Brian Kast, Fred Dickey

Proceedings Volume 1564, (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.49694

KEYWORDS: Phase only filters, Image filtering, Optical signal processing, Optical filters, Binary data, Pattern recognition, Computer simulations, Detection and tracking algorithms, Resistance, Signal processing

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 March 1991

Optical coherence multiplexing for interprocessor communications

Kwong Chu, Fred Dickey

OE, Vol. 30, Issue 03, (March 1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/12.55803

KEYWORDS: Multiplexing, Signal to noise ratio, Sensors, Multiplexers, Coherence (optics), Integrated optics, Modulation, Receivers, Optical communications, Optical fibers

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 September 1990

Complex ternary matched filters yielding high signal-to-noise ratios

Fred Dickey, Bhagavatula Vijaya Kumar, Louis Romero, James Connelly

OE, Vol. 29, Issue 09, (September 1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/12.55690

KEYWORDS: Signal to noise ratio, Electronic filtering, Spatial light modulators, Phase only filters, Polymer optical fibers, Image filtering, Spatial filters, Spatial frequencies, Fourier transforms, Optical filters

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Proceedings Volume Editor (14)

SPIE Conference Volume | 20 August 2010

Optical Technologies for Arming, Safing, Fuzing, and Firing VI

SPIE Conference Volume | 25 August 2009

Optical Technologies for Arming, Safing, Fuzing, and Firing V

SPIE Conference Volume | 28 August 2008

Optical Technologies for Arming, Safing, Fuzing, and Firing IV

SPIE Conference Volume | 13 September 2007

Optical Technologies for Arming, Safing, Fuzing, and Firing III

SPIE Conference Volume | 13 September 2007

Laser Beam Shaping VIII

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Conference Committee Involvement (33)

Laser Beam Shaping XXIV

3 August 2025 | San Diego, California, United States

Laser Beam Shaping XXIII

21 August 2023 | San Diego, California, United States

Laser Beam Shaping XXII

23 August 2022 | San Diego, California, United States

Laser Beam Shaping XXI

1 August 2021 | San Diego, California, United States

Laser Beam Shaping XX

24 August 2020 | Online Only, California, United States

Laser Beam Shaping XIX

11 August 2019 | San Diego, California, United States

Laser Beam Shaping XVIII

20 August 2018 | San Diego, California, United States

Laser Beam Shaping XVII

29 August 2016 | San Diego, California, United States

Laser Beam Shaping XVI

10 August 2015 | San Diego, California, United States

Laser Beam Shaping XV

17 August 2014 | San Diego, California, United States

Laser Beam Shaping XIV

26 August 2013 | San Diego, California, United States

Laser Beam Shaping XIII

13 August 2012 | San Diego, California, United States

Laser Beam Shaping XII

21 August 2011 | San Diego, California, United States

Laser Beam Shaping XI

2 August 2010 | San Diego, California, United States

Optical Technologies for Arming, Safing, Fuzing, and Firing VI

2 August 2010 | San Diego, California, United States

Optical Technologies for Arming, Safing, Fuzing, and Firing V

5 August 2009 | San Diego, California, United States

Laser Beam Shaping X

3 August 2009 | San Diego, California, United States

Optical Technologies for Arming, Safing, Fuzing, and Firing IV

13 August 2008 | San Diego, California, United States

Laser Beam Shaping IX

11 August 2008 | San Diego, California, United States

Optical Technologies for Arming, Safing, Fuzing, and Firing III

29 August 2007 | San Diego, California, United States

Laser Beam Shaping VIII

28 August 2007 | San Diego, California, United States

Optical Technologies for Arming, Safing, Fuzing, and Firing II

14 August 2006 | San Diego, California, United States

Laser Beam Shaping VII

13 August 2006 | San Diego, California, United States

Optical Technologies for Arming, Safing, Fuzing, and Firing

4 August 2005 | San Diego, California, United States

Laser Beam Shaping VI

1 August 2005 | San Diego, California, United States

Laser Beam Shaping V

5 August 2004 | Denver, Colorado, United States

MOEMS and Miniaturized Systems IV

27 January 2004 | San Jose, California, United States

Laser Beam Shaping IV

6 August 2003 | San Diego, California, United States

MOEMS and Miniaturized Systems III

27 January 2003 | San Jose, CA, United States

Laser Beam Shaping III

11 July 2002 | Seattle, WA, United States

Laser Beam Shaping II

2 August 2001 | San Diego, CA, United States

Laser Beam Shaping

2 August 2000 | San Diego, CA, United States

Photonics for Processors, Neural Networks, and Memories

12 July 1993 | San Diego, CA, United States

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