Prof. K. Alan Shore Profile

Prof. K. Alan Shore

at Bangor Univ

SPIE Involvement:

Author

Publications (40)

Proceedings Article | 27 September 2016

Inspiration, imagination and implementation: International Year of Light activities of the Photonics Academy of Wales at Bangor (PAWB)

Ray Davies, K. Alan Shore

Proc. SPIE. 9946, Optics Education and Outreach IV

KEYWORDS: Photonic devices, Optical filters, Prisms, Interfaces, Photography, Optoelectronics, Photonics, Geometrical optics, Laser optics, Product engineering

Read Abstract +

DOWNLOAD PAPER

Proceedings Article | 4 March 2016 Paper

Dynamics of nanolasers subject to optical injection and optical feedback

Zubaida Sattar, K. Alan Shore

Proc. SPIE. 9742, Physics and Simulation of Optoelectronic Devices XXIV

KEYWORDS: Semiconductors, Phase conjugation, Mirrors, Transparency, Optical signal processing, Modulation, Metals, Semiconductor lasers, Nonlinear optics, Integrated optics, Photonic integrated circuits, Neodymium, System on a chip, Optical semiconductors, Chaos, Nanowires

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 8 October 2015

Public engagement with photonics: International Year of Light celebratory event in Wales

Ray Davies, K. Alan Shore

Proc. SPIE. 9793, Education and Training in Optics and Photonics: ETOP 2015

KEYWORDS: Photography, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Optoelectronics, Photonics, Education and training, Laser optics, Active optics, Maxwell's equations

Read Abstract +

DOWNLOAD PAPER

Proceedings Article | 25 September 2014 Paper

Analysis of the large and small signal direct current modulation response up to 60GHz of metal-clad nano-lasers

Z. Sattar, K. Alan Shore

Proc. SPIE. 9288, Photonics North 2014

KEYWORDS: Semiconductors, Transparency, Modulation, Metals, Semiconductor lasers, Gallium nitride, Signal analysis, Laser damage threshold, Electronics engineering, Nanowires

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 17 July 2014

Getting Light to Work: photonics up-skilling for industry

Ray Davies, K. Alan Shore

Proc. SPIE. 9289, 12th Education and Training in Optics and Photonics Conference

KEYWORDS: Photonic devices, Roads, Laser applications, Optoelectronics, Photonics, Education and training, Electronics engineering, Prototyping, Samarium, Scanning transmission electron microscopy

Read Abstract +

DOWNLOAD PAPER

Proceedings Article | 17 July 2014

CApability Matrix for Photonics Up-Skilling (CAMPUS)

K. Alan Shore

Proc. SPIE. 9289, 12th Education and Training in Optics and Photonics Conference

KEYWORDS: Light emitting diodes, Interfaces, Manufacturing, Optoelectronics, Photonics, Mathematics, Education and training, Electronics engineering, Forward error correction, Samarium

Read Abstract +

DOWNLOAD PAPER

Proceedings Article | 27 April 2010 Paper

Power loss resilience and eavesdropper detection in optical chaos communications systems

Yanhua Hong, K. Alan Shore

Proc. SPIE. 7720, Semiconductor Lasers and Laser Dynamics IV

KEYWORDS: Signal to noise ratio, Transmitters, Polarization, Receivers, Fiber lasers, Computer programming, Semiconductor lasers, Telecommunications, Optical communications, Chaos

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 29 January 2008 Paper

Chirped comb generation in frequency shifted feedback DFB lasers

Jon Paul, Yanhua Hong, Paul Spencer, K. Alan Shore

Proc. SPIE. 6909, Novel In-Plane Semiconductor Lasers VII

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Interferometers, Optical testing, Semiconductor lasers, Frequency combs, Optical pumping, Bragg cells, Laser optics, Ranging, Michelson interferometers

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 2 October 2006 Paper

Analysis of message extraction in optical chaos communications based on injection-locking synchronization of semiconductor lasers

Atsushi Murakami, K. Alan Shore

Proc. SPIE. 6389, Active and Passive Optical Components for Communications VI

KEYWORDS: Transmitters, Optical filters, Oscillators, Modulation, Signal attenuation, Receivers, Semiconductor lasers, Optical communications, Phase shifts, Chaos

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 2 October 2006 Paper

Optical feedback dependence of anticorrelation polarization dynamics in vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers

Yanhua Hong, Jon Paul, Paul Spencer, K. Alan Shore

Proc. SPIE. 6388, Optical Transmission Systems and Equipment for Networking V

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Beam splitters, Switching, Polarization, Semiconductor lasers, Laser resonators, Collimation, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Oscilloscopes, Optical isolators

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 29 September 2006 Paper

Anticorrelation polarization dynamics in VCSELs

Yanhua Hong, Jon Paul, Paul Spencer, K. Alan Shore

Proc. SPIE. 6399, Advanced Free-Space Optical Communication Techniques/Applications II and Photonic Components/Architectures for Microwave Systems and Displays

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Beam splitters, Switching, Modulation, Polarization, Sensors, Semiconductor lasers, Free space optics, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Laser optics

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 28 September 2006 Paper

Message extraction mechanism in optical chaos communications using injection-locked semiconductor lasers

Atsushi Murakami, K. Alan Shore

Proc. SPIE. 6402, Optics and Photonics for Counterterrorism and Crime Fighting II

KEYWORDS: Transmitters, Optical filters, Oscillators, Modulation, Signal attenuation, Receivers, Semiconductor lasers, Optical communications, Phase shifts, Chaos

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 8 December 2004 Paper

Chaotic optical data encryption using external-cavity VCSELs

Yanhua Hong, Min Won Lee, K. Alan Shore

Proc. SPIE. 5614, Advanced Free-Space Optical Communications Techniques and Technologies

KEYWORDS: Signal to noise ratio, Transmitters, Photodetectors, Polarization, Receivers, Computer programming, Semiconductor lasers, Optical communications, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Chaos

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 8 December 2004 Paper

Demonstration of secure chaotic optical communications networking capabilities through message broadcasting with DFB laser diodes

Min Won Lee, K. Alan Shore

Proc. SPIE. 5614, Advanced Free-Space Optical Communications Techniques and Technologies

KEYWORDS: Signal to noise ratio, Transmitters, Modulation, Receivers, Computer programming, Semiconductor lasers, Telecommunications, Optical communications, Optical networks, Chaos

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 8 December 2004 Paper

Demonstration of dual wavelength synchronization for multiplexed optical chaos communication

Min Won Lee, Keith Shore

Proc. SPIE. 5614, Advanced Free-Space Optical Communications Techniques and Technologies

KEYWORDS: Transmitters, Photodetectors, Switching, Receivers, Multiplexing, Semiconductor lasers, Telecommunications, Optical communications, Laser optics, Chaos

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 3 July 2003 Paper

Chaotic data encryption using semiconductor laser diodes

Paul Rees, Siva Sivaprakasam, Paul Spencer, Jon Paul, Iestyn Pierce, K. Shore

Proc. SPIE. 4995, Novel In-Plane Semiconductor Lasers II

KEYWORDS: Transmitters, Photodetectors, Mirrors, Beam splitters, Modulation, Receivers, Computer programming, Semiconductor lasers, Laser optics, Optical isolators

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 16 May 2003 Paper

Enhanced intensity fluctuations in a laser diode subject to optical feedback

Yanhua Hong, Cristina Masoller, Rai Ju, Sujit Bandyopadhyay, Siva Sivaprakasam, Paul Spencer, Keith Shore

Proc. SPIE. 5111, Fluctuations and Noise in Photonics and Quantum Optics

KEYWORDS: Coherence (optics), Reflectivity, Numerical simulations, Semiconductor lasers, Solids, Optical simulations, Laser damage threshold, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Laser optics, Edge emitting semiconductor lasers

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 16 May 2003 Paper

Quantum noise properties of laser diode arrays

Keith Shore, Deb Kane

Proc. SPIE. 5111, Fluctuations and Noise in Photonics and Quantum Optics

KEYWORDS: Optical components, Mirrors, Contamination, Waveguides, Laser development, Reflectivity, Semiconductor lasers, Laser damage threshold, Hole burning spectroscopy, Multi-element lenses

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 15 April 2003 Paper

Polarization-resolved chaos in a vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser subject to optical injection

Yanhau Hong, Paul Rees, Paul Spencer, Sujit Bandyopadhyay, K. Shore

Proc. SPIE. 4942, VCSELs and Optical Interconnects

KEYWORDS: Wafer-level optics, Beam splitters, Polarization, Adaptive optics, Semiconductor lasers, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Four wave mixing, Laser optics, Edge emitting semiconductor lasers, Chaos

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 15 April 2003 Paper

Optical injection control of polarization pulsations in VCSELs

Sujit Bandyopadhyay, Yanhau Hong, Paul Spencer, K. Shore

Proc. SPIE. 4942, VCSELs and Optical Interconnects

KEYWORDS: Beam splitters, Tunable lasers, Spectrum analysis, Switching, Polarization, Semiconductor lasers, Laser stabilization, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Polarization control, Laser optics

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 11 March 2003 Paper

Optical feedback dependence of laser diode relative intensity noise

Yanhau Hong, Sujit Bandyopadhyay, Siva Sivaprakasam, Paul Spencer, Keith Shore

Proc. SPIE. 4947, Laser Diodes, Optoelectronic Devices, and Heterogenous Integration

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Spectrum analysis, Radon, Semiconductor lasers, Collimation, Solids, Laser damage threshold, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Laser optics, Edge emitting semiconductor lasers

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 12 June 2002 Paper

Theoretical analysis of synchronization of chaotic self-pulsating semiconductor lasers

Sara Garcia-Revilla, Angel Valle, Paul Spencer, Robin Jones, Paul Rees, Jose Revuelta, Luis Pesquera, Keith Shore

Proc. SPIE. 4646, Physics and Simulation of Optoelectronic Devices X

KEYWORDS: Transmitters, Diamond, Modulation, Photons, Numerical simulations, Receivers, Semiconductor lasers, Telecommunications, Solids, Chaos

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 12 June 2002 Paper

Transition between anticipating and lag synchronization in chaotic external-cavity laser diodes

Siva Sivaprakasam, Paul Spencer, Paul Rees, Keith Shore

Proc. SPIE. 4646, Physics and Simulation of Optoelectronic Devices X

KEYWORDS: Transmitters, Photodetectors, Beam splitters, Spectrum analysis, Complex systems, Receivers, Fiber lasers, Semiconductor lasers, Americium, Chaos

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 12 June 2002 Paper

Cavity length as a key to security in a chaotic optical communication scheme

John Paul, Siva Sivaprakasam, Paul Spencer, Keith Shore

Proc. SPIE. 4646, Physics and Simulation of Optoelectronic Devices X

KEYWORDS: Transmitters, Mirrors, Modulation, Receivers, Semiconductor lasers, Telecommunications, Optical communications, Laser optics, Optical isolators, Chaos

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 12 June 2002 Paper

Transverse-mode dynamics of vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers subject to polarized optical injection

Yanhau Hong, Paul Spencer, Paul Rees, Keith Shore

Proc. SPIE. 4646, Physics and Simulation of Optoelectronic Devices X

KEYWORDS: Blood, Physics, Optoelectronic devices, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 12 June 2002 Paper

Dual-time and cascaded anticipation of chaos synchronization

Elman Shahverdiev, Siva Sivaprakasam, Keith Shore

Proc. SPIE. 4646, Physics and Simulation of Optoelectronic Devices X

KEYWORDS: Resonators, Complex systems, Laser applications, Computing systems, Physics, Numerical simulations, Semiconductor lasers, Telecommunications, Systems modeling, Chaos

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 9 July 2001 Paper

Communicating with chaos

Siva Sivaprakasam, Iestyn Pierce, Paul Spencer, Robin Jones, Paul Rees, Keith Shore

Proc. SPIE. 4283, Physics and Simulation of Optoelectronic Devices IX

KEYWORDS: Transmitters, Photodetectors, Reflectivity, Receivers, Computer programming, Semiconductor lasers, Telecommunications, Optical communications, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Chaos

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 6 August 1999 Paper

Synchronization of chaotic diode lasers: application to data encryption

Claudio Mirasso, Paul Spencer, Pere Colet, A. Sanchez-Diaz, Keith Shore, Priscila Garcia-Fernandez

Proc. SPIE. 3625, Physics and Simulation of Optoelectronic Devices VII

KEYWORDS: Transmitters, Mirrors, Reflectivity, Receivers, Semiconductor lasers, Picosecond phenomena, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Stereolithography, Information operations, Chaos

Proceedings Article | 29 April 1999 Paper

High-frequency beam steering induced by transverse mode switching in VCSELs: optical gain effects

Angel Valle, Paul Rees, Luis Pesquera, Keith Shore

Proc. SPIE. 3627, Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers III

KEYWORDS: Refractive index, Beam steering, Quantum wells, Switching, Modulation, Waveguides, Semiconductor lasers, Profiling, Thermal effects, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 19 August 1998 Paper

Analysis and measurement of optical phase conjugation in laser diodes subject to a strong input signal

Yanhau Hong, J. Tang, Keith Shore

Proc. SPIE. 3547, Semiconductor Lasers III

KEYWORDS: Phase conjugation, Polarization, Diffusion, Reflectivity, Computing systems, Numerical simulations, Optical testing, Semiconductor lasers, Phase measurement, Four wave mixing

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 19 August 1998 Paper

Large-signal regime four-wave mixing characteristcs of multisection laser diodes

J. Tang, Keith Shore

Proc. SPIE. 3547, Semiconductor Lasers III

KEYWORDS: Phase conjugation, Polarization, Diffusion, Reflectivity, Computing systems, Semiconductor lasers, Wave propagation, Signal processing, Four wave mixing, Frequency conversion

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 12 August 1998 Paper

Phase conjugation of picosecond optical pulses in semiconductor optical amplifiers

J. Tang, Keith Shore

Proc. SPIE. 3551, Integrated Optoelectronics II

KEYWORDS: Semiconductors, Phase conjugation, Energy efficiency, Semiconductor optical amplifiers, Modulation, Waveguides, Computing systems, Nonlinear optics, Picosecond phenomena, Four wave mixing

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 6 August 1998 Paper

Enhanced TOAD performance with negative frequency offset between signal and control picosecond pulses

J. Tang, Keith Shore

Proc. SPIE. 3552, Fiber Optic Components and Optical Communication II

KEYWORDS: Ultrafast phenomena, Refractive index, Semiconductor optical amplifiers, Switching, Computing systems, Control systems, Signal processing, Nonlinear optics, Picosecond phenomena, Demultiplexers

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 7 July 1998 Paper

Influence of high probe power on multiwave mixing characteristics of semiconductor lasers

J. Tang, Keith Shore