Prof. Norihiro Umeda Profile

Prof. Norihiro Umeda

Professor at Tokyo Univ of Agriculture and Technology

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Publications (42)

Proceedings Article | 1 September 2015 Presentation + Paper

Birefringence modulation of thermally driven metal nanograting

Takashi Shimura, Miho Ishii, Kentaro Iwami, Hideaki Nagasaki, Norihiro Umeda

Proceedings Volume 9544, 95441K (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2188131

KEYWORDS: Modulation, Birefringence, Gold, Polarization, Phase modulation, Metals, Silica, Transmittance, Phase shift keying, Finite-difference time-domain method

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Proceedings Article | 11 September 2013 Paper

Plasmonic half-waveplate based on gold nanoslit and its application to ultrasmall radial polarization converter

Miho Ishii, Kentaro Iwami, Norihiro Umeda

Proceedings Volume 8809, 880922 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2024785

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Gold, Transmittance, Wave plates, Plasmonics, Finite-difference time-domain method, Electron beam lithography, Phase shifts, Microscopy, Integrated optics

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Proceedings Article | 22 September 2011 Paper

Development of a visual encryption device using higher-order birefringence

H. Kowa, T. Murana, K. Iwami, N. Umeda, M. Tsukiji, A. Takayanagi

Proceedings Volume 8134, 81340V (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.892969

KEYWORDS: Birefringence, Visualization, Polarizers, Cryptography, Transmittance, Adaptive optics, Wave plates, Computer security, Information visualization, Computing systems

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Proceedings Article | 20 September 2011 Paper

Two-photon fluorescence near-field pH measurement for mitochondria activity

Y. Kanazashi, Y. Li, T. Onojima, K. Iwami, Y. Ohta, N. Umeda

Proceedings Volume 8105, 81050E (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.893359

KEYWORDS: Cell death, Luminescence, Near field scanning optical microscopy, Acquisition tracking and pointing, Magnesium, Near field, Calibration, Optical microscopy, Ions, Modulation

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Proceedings Article | 1 September 2011 Paper

Nanonewton thrust measurement of photon pressure propulsion using semiconductor laser

K. Iwami, Taku Akazawa, Tomohiro Ohtsuka, Hiroyuki Nishida, Norihiro Umeda

Proceedings Volume 8164, 816406 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.893427

KEYWORDS: Semiconductor lasers, Sensors, Light sources, Estimation theory, Silicon, Continuous wave operation, Gold, Modulation, Light, Nanolithography

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Proceedings Article | 12 January 2009 Paper

Measurement of nano-particles size by evanescent interference field with conventional optical microscope

Xiang Yu, Yukihiro Araki, Kentaro Iwami, Norihiro Umeda

Proceedings Volume 7133, 71333C (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.807618

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Proceedings Article | 12 January 2009 Paper

Near-field birefringence response of IPS liquid crystal thin film detected by Bi-SNOM

Jing Qin, Norihiro Umeda

Proceedings Volume 7133, 71333D (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.807778

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Proceedings Article | 10 September 2007 Paper

Near-field birefringence response in thickness direction of liquid crystal thin film

Jing Qin, Norihiro Umeda

Proceedings Volume 6648, 664804 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.733340

KEYWORDS: Liquid crystals, Molecules, Thin films, Birefringence, Near field scanning optical microscopy, Second-harmonic generation, Near field optics, Glasses, Near field, Optical microscopes

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Proceedings Article | 25 October 2006 Paper

Optical driving of actuator using poly-vinylidine difluoride cantilever

Y. Mizutani, S. Nishimura, Y. Otani, N. Umeda

Proceedings Volume 6374, 637404 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.687505

KEYWORDS: Ferroelectric polymers, Actuators, Laser irradiation, Silver, Piezoelectric effects, Coating, Photography, Photothermal effect, Helium neon lasers, Polymer thin films

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Proceedings Article | 19 October 2006 Paper

Light-driven micromanipulator and its application for 3D fabrications

Yukitoshi Otani, Yuji Hirai, Yasuhiro Mizutani, Norihiro Umeda, Toru Yoshizawa

Proceedings Volume 6374, 63740N (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.689277

KEYWORDS: Optical fibers, Photothermal effect, Actuators, Optical actuators, Particles, Glasses, Finite element methods, 3D applications, Magnetism, 3D metrology

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Proceedings Article | 19 October 2006 Paper

Analysis of mechanical characteristics by birefringence microscope

Mizue Ebisawa, Yukitoshi Otani, Norihiro Umeda

Proceedings Volume 6374, 637407 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.687428

KEYWORDS: Birefringence, Polymers, Microscopes, Statistical analysis, Polarization, Chemical analysis, Helium neon lasers, Polarizers, Industrial chemicals, CCD cameras

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Proceedings Article | 19 October 2006 Paper

Two-dimensional magnetic force actuator using temperature sensitive ferrite driven by light beam

Y. Mizutani, Y. Otani, N. Umeda

Proceedings Volume 6374, 637405 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.687513

KEYWORDS: Magnetism, Actuators, Neodymium, Photography, Motion controllers, Photothermal effect, Motion analysis, Pollution control, Control systems, Light sources

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Proceedings Article | 12 October 2006 Paper

White light displacement sensor by spectro-polarization modulator

Yukitoshi Otani, Toshitaka Wakayama, Dmitry Orlov, Norihiro Umeda, Toru Yoshizawa

Proceedings Volume 6382, 638205 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.689279

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Modulators, Sensors, Spectroscopy, Optical sensors, Wave plates, Polarizers, Chromatic aberrations, Spectroscopes, Light sources

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Proceedings Article | 14 August 2006 Paper

Displacement measurement by spectro-polarization modulator

Yukitoshi Otani, Toshitaka Wakayama, Dmitry Orlov, Norihiro Umeda

Proceedings Volume 6292, 629213 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.682472

KEYWORDS: Modulators, Wave plates, Polarizers, Polarization, Spectroscopy, Colorimetry, Light sources, Mirrors, CCD cameras, Chromatic aberrations

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 August 2006

Birefringence dispersion measurement based on achromatic four points of geometric phase

Toshitaka Wakayama, Yukitoshi Otani, Norihiro Umeda

OE, Vol. 45, Issue 08, 083603, (August 2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.2336229

KEYWORDS: Birefringence, Polarization, Poincaré sphere, Error analysis, Spectroscopy, Light sources, Phase shifting, Polarizers, Crystal optics, Optical engineering

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 March 2006

Two-dimensional measurement of birefringence dispersion using spectroscopic polarized light

Toshitaka Wakayama, Hiroyuki Kowa, Yukitoshi Otani, Norihiro Umeda, Toru Yoshizawa

OE, Vol. 45, Issue 03, 033601, (March 2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.2179787

KEYWORDS: Birefringence, Spectroscopy, Polarizers, Quartz, Modulation, Optical engineering, Wave plates, CCD cameras, Acousto-optics, Tunable filters

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Proceedings Article | 6 December 2005 Paper

Direct alignment of nematic liquid crystal molecule using atomic force microscope nano-rubbing

Itaru Nishiyama, Norio Yoshida, Mizue Ebisawa, Atsuo Takayanagi, Yukitoshi Otani, Norihiro Umeda

Proceedings Volume 6050, 605013 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.648644

KEYWORDS: Liquid crystals, Microscopes, Molecules, Polarization, Near field scanning optical microscopy, Atomic force microscopy, Diffraction, Atomic force microscope, Optical alignment, Birefringence

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Proceedings Article | 6 December 2005 Paper

Detection of nanometer sized dust using evanescent wave illumination

Hideaki Nagasaki, Koushi Haraguchi, Norihiro Umeda

Proceedings Volume 6050, 60500U (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.648642

KEYWORDS: Light scattering, Latex, Particles, Near field scanning optical microscopy, CCD cameras, Prisms, Flat panel displays, Manufacturing, Luminescence, Optical fibers

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Proceedings Article | 5 December 2005 Paper

Microscopic measurement system for birefringence and optical rotation distribution

Mizue Ebisawa, Yukitoshi Otani, Norihiro Umeda

Proceedings Volume 6048, 604807 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.650553

KEYWORDS: Birefringence, Optical testing, Phase measurement, Wave plates, Polarization, Tissue optics, Helium neon lasers, Imaging systems, Sensors, Calibration

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Proceedings Article | 5 December 2005 Paper

Liquid pressure varifocus lens for YAG laser processing

Ryoichi Kuwano, Tsuyoshi Tokunaga, Yukitoshi Otani, Norihiro Umeda

Proceedings Volume 6048, 604805 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.650940

KEYWORDS: Liquids, Liquid lenses, YAG lasers, Polymer thin films, Polymers, Refraction, Laser processing, Optical components, Iron, Optics manufacturing

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Proceedings Article | 7 November 2005 Paper

Three-dimensional shape measurement using focus method by liquid crystal grating and liquid varifocus lens

Yasuhiro Mizutani, Ryoichi Kuwano, Yukitoshi Otani, Norihiro Umeda, Toru Yoshizawa

Proceedings Volume 6000, 60000J (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.633147

KEYWORDS: Liquids, Liquid lenses, Liquid crystals, Phase shifts, Phase shifting, 3D metrology, Inspection, Mirrors, Distance measurement, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 18 August 2005 Paper

Real-time measurement for birefringence dispersion using double retarder

Toshitaka Wakayama, Yukitoshi Otani, Norihiro Umeda

Proceedings Volume 5888, 588807 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.618065

KEYWORDS: Birefringence, Spectroscopy, Wave plates, Modulation, Amplifiers, Polarizers, Light sources, Fourier transforms, Light, Manufacturing

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Proceedings Article | 20 January 2005 Paper

Super oblique incidence interferometer by using antireflection prism with subwavelength structure

Yasuhiro Mizutani, Yukitoshi Otani, Norihiro Umeda

Proceedings Volume 5633, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.577047

KEYWORDS: Prisms, Transmittance, Interferometers, Refractive index, Antireflective coatings, Reflectivity, Silicon, Manufacturing, Semiconducting wafers, Eye

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Proceedings Article | 25 October 2004 Paper

Two-dimensional actuator using temperature-sensitive ferrite driven by light beam

Yukitoshi Otani, Yasuhiro Mizutani, Norihiro Umeda, Toru Yoshizawa

Proceedings Volume 5602, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.575373

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Optical actuators, Magnetism, Laser optics, Photothermal effect, Semiconductor lasers, Opto mechatronics, Light sources and illumination, Temperature metrology, Optical simulations

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Proceedings Article | 10 September 2004 Paper

Microscopic birefringence imaging by the local-sampling phase shifting technique

Mizue Ebisawa, Yukitoshi Otani, Norihiro Umeda

Proceedings Volume 5462, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.547768

KEYWORDS: Birefringence, Collagen, Phase shifting, Wave plates, Imaging systems, Anisotropy, Calibration, Phase measurement, Diodes, Polarizers

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 January 2004

Measurement of characteristics of magnetic fluid by the Mueller matrix imaging polarimeter

Lianhua Jin, Takayuki Hamada, Yukitoshi Otani, Norihiro Umeda

OE, Vol. 43, Issue 01, (January 2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.1631001

KEYWORDS: Magnetism, Polarimetry, Wave plates, Optical activity, Polarization, Optical components, CCD cameras, Sensors, Particles, Linear polarizers

Proceedings Article | 14 November 2003 Paper

Development of birefringence measurement with double rotating polarization components

Norihiro Umeda, Satoshi Tanaka, Atsuo Takayanagi, Yukitoshi Otani, Hiroyuki Kohwa

Proceedings Volume 5192, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.507258

KEYWORDS: Birefringence, Wave plates, Linear polarizers, Polarization, Signal detection, Polarizers, Optical components, Light sources, Photodetectors, Calibration

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Proceedings Article | 4 November 2003 Paper

Mueller matrix polarimeter in 157 nm

Lianhua Jin, Hiroyuki Kowa, Yukitoshi Otani, Norihiro Umeda

Proceedings Volume 5188, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.507038

KEYWORDS: Polarimetry, Birefringence, Optical components, Error analysis, Sensors, Luminescence, Glasses, Ultraviolet radiation, Calcium, Lithography

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Proceedings Article | 4 November 2003 Paper

Image detection system for 157 nm using fluorescent glass

Yukitoshi Otani, Masakatsu Takahashi, Lianhua Jin, Hiroyuki Kowa, Norihiro Umeda

Proceedings Volume 5188, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.506755

KEYWORDS: Glasses, Ultraviolet radiation, Visible radiation, Sensors, Vacuum ultraviolet, Interferometers, Lithography, CCD cameras, Terbium, Birefringence

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Proceedings Article | 15 October 2003 Paper

Laser manipulation and fixation of metal nanoparticles using an optical fiber probe

Takayuki Numata, Atsuo Takayanagi, Yukitoshi Otani, Norihiro Umeda

Proceedings Volume 5220, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.507262

KEYWORDS: Particles, Nanoparticles, Optical fibers, Gold, Fiber lasers, Metals, Laser processing, Electromagnetism, Optical trapping, Laser optics

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Proceedings Article | 30 September 2003 Paper

Micromanipulator by photothermal effect

Yukitoshi Otani, Yasuto Matsuba, Shigeya Chimura, Norihiro Umeda, Toru Yoshizawa

Proceedings Volume 5264, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.515023

KEYWORDS: Optical fibers, Photothermal effect, Optical actuators, Microlens, Actuators, Magnetism, Photography, Opto mechatronics, Quartz, Glasses

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Proceedings Article | 18 October 2002 Paper

Birefringence dispersion measurement by geometric phase

Toshitaka Wakayama, Hiroyuki Kowa, Yukitoshi Otani, Norihiro Umeda, Toru Yoshizawa

Proceedings Volume 4902, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.467709

KEYWORDS: Birefringence, Phase measurement, Polarization, Poincaré sphere, Wave plates, Spectroscopy, Polarizers, Phase shifting, Modulators, LCDs

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Proceedings Article | 20 September 2002 Paper

Two-dimensional measurement of birefringence disperion using spectroscopic polarized light

Toshitaka Wakayama, Hiroyuki Kowa, Yukitoshi Otani, Norihiro Umeda, Toru Yoshizawa

Proceedings Volume 4919, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.465724

KEYWORDS: Birefringence, Spectroscopy, Modulation, Quartz, Polarizers, Polymers, Phase shift keying, Polymer thin films, Light sources, Light

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Proceedings Article | 5 December 2001 Paper

Position control of micrometer-sized particle with evanescent photon force

Sophear Nam, Norihiro Umeda, Atsuo Takayanagi

Proceedings Volume 4456, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.449531

KEYWORDS: Particles, Prisms, Reflection, Mirrors, Optical filters, Light scattering, Beam splitters, Binary data, Latex, Optical spheres

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Proceedings Article | 8 May 2001 Paper

High-order birefringence and dispersion measurement using spectroscopy of polarized light

Toshitaka Wakayama, Hiroyuki Kowa, Yukitoshi Otani, Norihiro Umeda, Toru Yoshizawa

Proceedings Volume 4416, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.427032

KEYWORDS: Birefringence, Spectroscopy, Polymers, Spectroscopes, Modulation, Polarizers, Polymer thin films, Light sources, Light, CCD cameras

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Proceedings Article | 15 November 2000 Paper

High-order birefringence measurement using spectroscopic polarized light

Hiroyuki Kowa, Kanae Muraki, Yukitoshi Otani, Norihiro Umeda, Toru Yoshizawa

Proceedings Volume 4133, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.406620

KEYWORDS: Birefringence, Spectroscopy, Wave plates, Modulation, Spectroscopes, Polarizers, Fourier transforms, Polymers, Acousto-optics, Tunable filters

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Proceedings Article | 7 May 1999 Paper

Birefringence measurement by scattered light method with a phase-shifting technique

Norihiro Umeda, Jun Takahashi, Daisuke Iiduka, Hiroyuki Kohwa

Proceedings Volume 3740, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.347713

KEYWORDS: Light scattering, Birefringence, Phase shifting, Phase shifts, Scatter measurement, Optical testing, Polarization, Linear filtering, Optical filters, Scattering

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Proceedings Article | 13 October 1998 Paper

Birefringence imaging with illumination-mode near-field scanning optical microscope

Norihiro Umeda, Hitoshi Iijima, Motofusa Ishikawa, Atsuo Takayanagi

Proceedings Volume 3467, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.326834

KEYWORDS: Near field scanning optical microscopy, Birefringence, Polarization, Polymers, Near field optics, Signal detection, Optical amplifiers, Linear polarizers, Optical fibers, Photomultipliers

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Proceedings Article | 16 August 1996 Paper

Fast birefringence measurement using right and left hand circulary polarized laser

Norihiro Umeda, Sho Wakayama, Shinsuki Arakawa, Atsuo Takayanagi, Hiroyuki Kohwa

Proceedings Volume 2873, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.246195

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Proceedings Article | 16 August 1996 Paper

Simultaneous measurement of linear and circular birefringence with heterodyne interferometry

Hiroyuki Kowa, Kanae Muraki, Mitsuo Tsukiji, Atsuo Takayanagi, Norihiro Umeda

Proceedings Volume 2873, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.246241

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 May 1994

Two-dimensional birefringence measurement using the phase shifting technique

Yukitoshi Otani, Takuya Shimada, Toru Yoshizawa, Norihiro Umeda

OE, Vol. 33, Issue 05, (May 1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/12.168435

KEYWORDS: Birefringence, Polarization, Phase shifting, Phase measurement, Error analysis, Linear polarizers, Phase shifts, Wave plates, CCD cameras, Optical components

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Proceedings Article | 20 October 1992 Paper

Two-dimensional birefringence measurement using the phase-shifting technique

Yukitoshi Otani, Takuya Shimada, Toru Yoshizawa, Norihiro Umeda

Proceedings Volume 1720, (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.132141

KEYWORDS: Birefringence, Phase shifting, Polarization, Phase shifts, Linear polarizers, Error analysis, Phase measurement, Prisms, CCD cameras, Optical components

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