Prof. Michael T. Gale Profile

Prof. Michael T. Gale

Section Head at Gale Consulting

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Publications (29)

Proceedings Article | 20 April 2006 Paper

Light extraction and customized optical distribution from plastic micro-optics integrated OLEDs

P. Melpignano, G. Rotaris, V. Biondo, S. Sinesi, S. Westenhöfer, M. Gale, M. Murgia, S. Caria, R. Zamboni

Proceedings Volume 6192, 61920V (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.665515

KEYWORDS: Organic light emitting diodes, Micro optics, OLED lighting, Refractive index, Integrated optics, Aluminum, Interfaces, Beam shaping, Optical simulations, Microlens

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Proceedings Article | 16 February 2005 Paper

Replicated micro-optics for automotive applications

Benno Stager, Michael Gale, Markus Rossi

Proceedings Volume 5663, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.610121

KEYWORDS: Light emitting diodes, Microlens array, Beam shaping, Imaging systems, Micro optics, Optical components, Diffractive optical elements, Chemical elements, Organic light emitting diodes, Cameras

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Proceedings Article | 8 September 2004 Paper

Wafer-scale replication and testing of micro-optical components for VCSELs

Christiane Gimkiewicz, Michael Moser, Samuel Obi, Claus Urban, Joern Pedersen, Hans Thiele, Christian Zschokke, Michael Gale

Proceedings Volume 5453, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.544793

KEYWORDS: Semiconducting wafers, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Sol-gels, Glasses, Optical alignment, Photomasks, Reflectivity, Wafer bonding, Packaging, Silicon

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Proceedings Article | 8 September 2004 Paper

Flexible microstructured organic light sources for automotive applications

Patrizia Melpignano, Sabino Sinesi, A. Baron Toaldo, Viviana Biondo, Michele Muccini, Roberto Zamboni, Michael Gale, Susanne Westenhofer

Proceedings Volume 5464, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.548969

KEYWORDS: Organic light emitting diodes, Light sources, OLED lighting, Lenses, Fiber optic illuminators, Ultraviolet radiation, Light, Thin films, Micro optics, Refractive index

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Proceedings Article | 18 August 2004 Paper

Cost-effective fabrication of waveguides for PLCs by replication in UV-curable sol-gel material

Christiane Gimkiewicz, Hans Thiele, Christian Zschokke, Sanida Mahmud-Skender, Susanne Westenhofer, Michael Gale

Proceedings Volume 5451, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.545410

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Cladding, Sol-gels, Polymers, Photonic integrated circuits, Coating, Refractive index, Semiconducting wafers, Lithography, Thin films

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Proceedings Article | 16 August 2004 Paper

MEMS tunable filter for telecom applications

Thomas Overstolz, Guido Niederer, Wilfried Noell, Michael Gale, Hans Peter Herzig, Samuel Obi, Hans Thiele, Nicolaas de Rooij

Proceedings Volume 5455, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.545581

KEYWORDS: Optical filters, Microelectromechanical systems, Actuators, Waveguides, Electrodes, Silicon, Deep reactive ion etching, Polarization, Capacitors, Etching

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Proceedings Article | 10 November 2003 Paper

Replication technology for micro-optics and optical microsystems

Michael Gale

Proceedings Volume 5177, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.507666

KEYWORDS: Semiconducting wafers, Sol-gels, Optical microsystems, Nanostructures, Polymers, Nanolithography, Optical components, Glasses, Micro optics, Lithography

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Proceedings Article | 3 November 2003 Paper

Resonant grating filters at oblique incidence

Guido Niederer, Martin Salt, Hans Peter Herzig, Hans Thiele, Michael Gale, Christian Zschokke, Marc Schnieper

Proceedings Volume 5183, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.512221

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Optical filters, Diffraction gratings, Polarization, Planar waveguides, Refractive index, Diffraction, Absorption, Optical design, Tunable filters

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 October 2003

Tandem chirped grating couplers for data/telecom monitoring applications

Hans Thiele, Christiane Gimkiewicz, Michael Gale, Jürgen Söchtig, S. Westenhöfer, S. Mahmud, Christian Zschokke

JM3, Vol. 2, Issue 04, (October 2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.1610479

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Dense wavelength division multiplexing, Sensors, Tantalum, Refractive index, Sol-gels, Optical design, Signal detection, Diffraction gratings, Tunable lasers

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 December 2002

Chip-level integrated diffractive optical micro-lenses for multimode vertical-cavity-surface-emitting laser to fiber

Thomas Ammer, Michael Gale, Markus Rossi

OE, Vol. 41, Issue 12, (December 2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.1518994

KEYWORDS: Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Diffraction, Tolerancing, Integrated optics, Fiber couplers, Microlens, Optical engineering, Near field, Refractive index, Mathematical modeling

Proceedings Article | 9 November 2001 Paper

On-chip replication of micro-optical structures for VCSEL to fiber coupling

Thomas Ammer, Michael Gale, Markus Rossi

Proceedings Volume 4440, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.448046

KEYWORDS: Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Structured optical fibers, Diffraction, Tolerancing, Lenses, Fiber couplers, Optical alignment, Fiber lasers, Microlens, Fabrication

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Proceedings Article | 15 May 1997 Paper

Replication technology for diffractive optical elements

Michael Gale

Proceedings Volume 3010, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.274407

KEYWORDS: Diffractive optical elements, Holograms, Nickel, Optical components, Polymers, Compact discs, Glasses, Epoxies, Spectroscopy, Fresnel lenses

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 May 1997

Active alignment of replicated microlens arrays on a charge-coupled device imager

Michael Gale, Joern Pedersen, Helmut Schuetz, Hans-Peter Povel, Achim Gandorfer, P. Steiner, Pietro Bernasconi

OE, Vol. 36, Issue 05, (May 1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.601352

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Microlens array, Imaging systems, Microlens, CCD image sensors, Polarimetry, Optical alignment, Modulation, Glasses, Stray light

Proceedings Article | 19 September 1995 Paper

Micromolded structures for integrated optical sensors

Lothar Kempen, Rino Kunz, Michael Gale

Proceedings Volume 2639, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.221284

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Quartz, Integrated optics, Channel waveguides, Polymers, Collimation, Sensors, Etching, Nickel, Dielectrics

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 September 1995

Bidiffractive grating coupler: universal transducer for optical interface analytics

Christof Fattinger, Cyrill Mangold, Michael Gale, Helmut Schuetz

OE, Vol. 34, Issue 09, (September 1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/12.205680

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Transducers, Refractive index, Sensors, Molecules, Time multiplexed optical shutter, Water, Interfaces, Waveguide modes, Diffraction gratings

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 August 1995

Polymer and III-V transducer platforms for integrated optical sensors

Michael Gale, Rino Kunz, Hans Zappe

OE, Vol. 34, Issue 08, (August 1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/12.205664

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Transducers, Integrated optics, Polymers, Polymeric sensors, Refractive index, Polymer multimode waveguides, Dielectrics, Waveguides, Medical diagnostics

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 November 1994

Fabrication of continuous-relief micro-optical elements by direct laser writing in photoresists

Michael Gale, Markus Rossi, Joern Pedersen, Helmut Schuetz

OE, Vol. 33, Issue 11, (November 1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/12.179892

KEYWORDS: Photoresist materials, Microlens, Optical components, Nickel, Photoresist developing, Laser applications, Microlens array, Computer generated holography, Laser systems engineering, Surface roughness

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Proceedings Article | 28 July 1994 Paper

Grid polarizer for the visible spectral region

Bernd Stenkamp, Michael Abraham, Wolfgang Ehrfeld, Erwin Knapek, M. Hintermaier, Michael Gale, Rudolph Morf

Proceedings Volume 2213, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.180973

KEYWORDS: Polarizers, Tungsten, Metals, Diffraction gratings, Polarization, Visible radiation, Chromium, Diffraction, Glasses, Reactive ion etching

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Proceedings Article | 28 July 1994 Paper

Replicated microstructures for integrated optics

Michael Gale, Luca Baraldi, Rino Kunz

Proceedings Volume 2213, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.180948

KEYWORDS: Polymers, Integrated optics, Waveguides, Polymer thin films, Polymer multimode waveguides, Dielectrics, Glasses, Sensors, Polymethylmethacrylate, Channel waveguides

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Proceedings Article | 10 March 1994 Paper

Grating couplers in tapered waveguides for integrated optical sensing

Rino Kunz, Johannes Edlinger, B. Curtis, Michael Gale, Lothar Kempen, Helmut Rudigier, Helmut Schuetz

Proceedings Volume 2068, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.170679

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Refractive index, Sensors, Integrated optics, Diffraction gratings, Silica, Glasses, Optical design, Dielectrics, Fabrication

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Proceedings Article | 1 February 1994 Paper

Fabrication of continuous-relief micro-optical elements by direct laser writing in photoresist

Michael Gale, Markus Rossi, Helmut Schuetz

Proceedings Volume 2045, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.167542

KEYWORDS: Photoresist materials, Optical components, Nickel, Photoresist developing, Microlens, Computer generated holography, Surface roughness, Binary data, Modulation, Multiphoton lithography

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Proceedings Article | 29 December 1993 Paper

Real-time digital color processor for a programmable, high-resolution CCD camera with high colorimetric accuracy

Jeffrey Raynor, Peter Seitz, Peter Metzler, Kai Engelhardt, Michael Gale

Proceedings Volume 1987, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.165214

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Imaging systems, Sensors, Signal processing, Charge-coupled devices, Digital signal processing, Image processing, Image resolution, CCD cameras, Optical filters

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Proceedings Article | 3 October 1993 Paper

Atomic force microscopy experimentation at surfaces: hardness, wear and lithographic applications

T. Jung, A. Moser, Michael Gale, H. Hug, U. Schwarz

Proceedings Volume 10310, 103100E (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.183188

Proceedings Article | 12 July 1993 Paper

Continuous surface-relief gratings for two-dimensional array generation

Peter Ehbets, Hans Peter Herzig, D. Prongue, Michael Gale

Proceedings Volume 1806, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.147830

KEYWORDS: Chemical elements, Optical computing, Photoresist materials, Diffraction, Intermodulation, Diffraction gratings, Laser systems engineering, Raster graphics, Spatial frequencies, Phase shift keying

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Proceedings Article | 2 March 1993 Paper

Fabrication of 2D continuous-relief diffractive optical elements

Michael Gale, Markus Rossi, Helmut Schuetz, Peter Ehbets, Hans Peter Herzig, Juan Teijido

Proceedings Volume 1732, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.140448

KEYWORDS: Diffractive optical elements, Photoresist materials, Epoxies, Holography, Diffraction, Nickel, Laser systems engineering, Raster graphics, Control systems, Electroplating

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Proceedings Article | 1 August 1991 Paper

Fabrication of micro-optical components by laser beam writing in photoresist

Michael Gale, Graham Lang, Jeffrey Raynor, Helmut Schuetz

Proceedings Volume 1506, (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.45959

KEYWORDS: Computer generated holography, Binary data, Optical fabrication equipment, Photoresist materials, Laser systems engineering, Optical computing, Optical interconnects, Micro optics, Modulators, Photoresist developing

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Proceedings Article | 1 August 1990 Paper

Locometer: on-line inspection of locomotive wheel to rail movements using high precision CCD metrology

Peter Seitz, Michael Gale, Heinrich Meier, Jeffrey Raynor, P. Wolff, M. Hecht

Proceedings Volume 1266, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.20256

KEYWORDS: Head, CCD cameras, Video, Data acquisition, Charge-coupled devices, Cameras, Optical testing, Metrology, Dielectric filters, Inspection

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Proceedings Article | 1 August 1990 Paper

Design and fabrication of submicron grating structures for light trapping in silicon solar cells

Michael Gale, B. Curtis, Helmut Kiess, Rudolph Morf

Proceedings Volume 1272, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.20432

KEYWORDS: Silicon, Diffraction gratings, Etching, Absorption, Silicon solar cells, Fabrication, Optical design, Energy efficiency, Solar energy, Semiconducting wafers

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Proceedings Article | 1 April 1990 Paper

Zero-order diffractive microstructures for security applications

Michael Gale, Karl Knop, Rudolph Morf

Proceedings Volume 1210, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.17917

KEYWORDS: Dielectric polarization, Visualization, Dielectrics, Holograms, Reflection, Fabrication, Information security, Diffraction, Polarizers, Visual optics

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