Dr. Norman Douglas McMillan Profile

Dr. Norman Douglas McMillan

Senior Lecturer

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Publications (22)

Proceedings Article | 13 October 2005 Paper

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Optical telecommunications system and signal analysis using data-entropy and multiple-centroid data-scatter

J. Egan, N. McMillan, D. Denieffe, S. Riedel, G. Doyle, G. Farrell

Proceedings Volume 5970, 59701Q (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.628588

KEYWORDS: Signal attenuation, Telecommunications, Visualization, Pattern recognition, Signal analysis, Detection and tracking algorithms, Image segmentation, Logic, Signal analyzers, Networks

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Proceedings Article | 8 June 2005 Paper

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New procedure for direct measurements of absorbance of thin films of ultra-high absorbance UV blocks

Norman McMillan, A. Solsvik, L. Murphy, A. Stevenson, M. O'Neill, J. Moore

Proceedings Volume 5827, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.629159

KEYWORDS: Ultraviolet radiation, Absorbance, Skin, Thin films, Liquids, Lamps, Microscopes, Sensors, Optical amplifiers, Temperature metrology

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Proceedings Article | 8 June 2005 Paper

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From educational theory to improved praxis and student retention in the coordinated teaching and examination of optical, optoelectronic, and control aspects of Irish and Scottish third level courses

Norman McMillan, D. McMillan, D. Polley

Proceedings Volume 5827, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.605959

KEYWORDS: Taxonomy, Optical engineering, Photonics, Engineering education, Real-time computing, Physics, Mathematics, Optoelectronics, Telecommunications, Networks

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Proceedings Article | 8 June 2005 Paper

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Microsystems and nanotechnology: conceptual issues in education and society

M. Heaton, Norman McMillan

Proceedings Volume 5827, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.606092

KEYWORDS: Nanotechnology, Information technology, Microsystems, Microelectromechanical systems, Analytical research, Biotechnology, Photonics, Manufacturing, Sensors, Physics

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Proceedings Article | 8 June 2005 Paper

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Application of characteristic vector analysis to multianalyser tensiography for the study of aqueous-ethanol solutions and French wine solutions

M. O'Neill, Norman McMillan, Greg Doyle, Philippe Pringuet, Eon O'Mongain

Proceedings Volume 5827, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.605106

KEYWORDS: Refractive index, Statistical analysis, Liquids, Water, Binary data, Data mining, Calibration, Matrices, MATLAB, Contamination

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Proceedings Article | 8 June 2005 Paper

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Optics, evolution, and myopia

Norman McMillan, Ivan Slade

Proceedings Volume 5827, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.611452

KEYWORDS: Consciousness, Defense and security, Light scattering, Bacteria, Chemical species, Meteorology, Ozone, Organisms, Visualization, Particles

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Proceedings Article | 3 June 2005 Paper

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Optical studies into the SPLITS effect: new insights into controlling sampling errors in turbid solutions for analytical instruments

A. C. Bertho, D. D. McMillan, N. McMillan, S. P. Smith, B. O'Rourke

Proceedings Volume 5826, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.605160

KEYWORDS: Capillaries, Liquids, Particles, Head, Sensors, Water, Error analysis, Chemical analysis, Statistical analysis, Light scattering

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Proceedings Article | 3 June 2005 Paper

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Investigation of correlation between characteristics of Raman spectra and parameters of data-scattering obtained from phase coherence theory

R. Moore, S. Unnikrishnan, T. Perova, N. McMillan, S. Riedel, M. O'Neill, G. Doyle

Proceedings Volume 5826, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.606758

KEYWORDS: Raman spectroscopy, Data modeling, Semiconductors, Phonons, Spectroscopes, Microelectronics, Raman scattering, Silicon, Remote sensing, Data mining

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Proceedings Article | 3 June 2005 Paper

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Applying new data-entropy and data-scatter methods for optical digital signal analysis

N. McMillan, J. Egan, D. Denieffe, S. Riedel, K. Tiernan, G. McGowan, G. Farrell

Proceedings Volume 5825, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.605158

KEYWORDS: Signal attenuation, Signal to noise ratio, Telecommunications, Oscilloscopes, Interference (communication), Information theory, Signal analysis, Quantization, Optoelectronics, Data acquisition

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Proceedings Article | 3 June 2005 Paper

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Tensiograph drop volume method for characterization of alcohols and bifunctional liquids

D. Morrin, N. McMillan, K. Beverley, M. O'Neill, B. O'Rourke, G. Dunne, S. Riedel, A. Augousti, J. Mason, F. Murtagh, M. Kokuer

Proceedings Volume 5826, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.605525

KEYWORDS: Liquids, Refractive index, Bioalcohols, Roads, Surface properties, Light emitting diodes, Reflection, Physics, Life sciences, Computer science

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Proceedings Article | 3 June 2005 Paper

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A new data diffraction method for digital signal analysis and optoelectronic-fiber system-digital design

N. McMillan, J. Egan, D. Denieffe, S. Riedel, K. Tiernan, D McMillan, G. Farrell, David Kennedy, Greg Doyle, G. McGowan, A. Augousti, J. Mason

Proceedings Volume 5825, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.605097

KEYWORDS: Signal attenuation, Diffraction, Telecommunications, Expectation maximization algorithms, Detection and tracking algorithms, Quantization, Networks, Pattern recognition, Dispersion, Optoelectronics

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Proceedings Article | 2 June 2005 Paper

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Optical monitoring of proteins at solid interfaces

G. Dunne, L. McDonnell, R. Miller, N. McMillan, B. O'Rourke, C. Mitchell

Proceedings Volume 5824, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.605430

KEYWORDS: Proteins, Polymers, Surface finishing, Adsorption, Atomic force microscopy, Polymethylmethacrylate, Solids, Gold, Particles, Molecules

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Proceedings Article | 1 June 2005 Paper

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Phase coherence theory for data-mining and analysis: application studies in spectroscopy

G. Doyle, N. McMillan, F. Murtagh, M. O'Neill, S. Riedel, T. Perova, S. Unnikrishnan, R. Moore

Proceedings Volume 5823, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.606073

KEYWORDS: Raman spectroscopy, Data mining, Visualization, Data modeling, Spectroscopy, Statistical analysis, Computer science, Semiconductors, Software development, Algorithm development

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Proceedings Article | 1 June 2005 Paper

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An introduction to the generalised theory of data scatter

G. Doyle, N. McMillan, F. Murtagh, M. O'Neill, S. Riedel

Proceedings Volume 5823, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.606077

KEYWORDS: Data mining, Data modeling, Visualization, Data acquisition, Data processing, Software development, Mining, Statistical analysis, Mathematical modeling, Raman spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 23 May 2005 Paper

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Scattered colorimetry and multivariate data processing as an objective tool for liquid mapping

A. Mignani, L. Ciaccheri, P. Smith, A. Cimato, C. Attilio, R. Huertas, Manuel Melgosa Latorre, A. Bertho, B. O'Rourke, N. McMillan

Proceedings Volume 5855, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.623388

KEYWORDS: Liquids, Colorimetry, Associative arrays, Data processing, Optical fibers, Principal component analysis, Absorption spectroscopy, Visible radiation, Spectral data processing, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 27 August 2003 Paper

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Design from chaos: applying data entropy methods for complex system design

Kevin Tiernan, Sven Riedel, Norman McMillan, David Kennedy, Andreas Augousti, Julian Mason, G. Doyle

Proceedings Volume 4876, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.468519

KEYWORDS: Interference (communication), Optoelectronics, Photodiodes, Sensors, Systems engineering, Rutherfordium, Error analysis, Signal attenuation, Data conversion, Transceivers

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Proceedings Article | 27 August 2003 Paper

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Out of the sun: the evolution of optical engineering programs in Carlow and Essex from 1979 to 2002

Norman McMillan, L. Vallely, K. Kelly, Yvonne Kavanagh, Steven Smith, D. Tilley

Proceedings Volume 4876, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.463948

KEYWORDS: Physics, Optical engineering, Photonics, Optoelectronics, Optical components, Real-time computing, Electronics engineering, Optical communications, Communication engineering, Sun

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Proceedings Article | 19 March 2003 Paper

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Wavelet- and entropy-based feature extraction: application to distinguishing mixtures of beverages

Munevver Kokuer, Fionn Murtagh, Andreas Augousti, Julian Mason, Norman McMillan

Proceedings Volume 4877, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.463733

KEYWORDS: Wavelets, Liquids, Wavelet transforms, Ultrasonography, Fourier transforms, Feature extraction, Principal component analysis, Patents, UV optics, Near infrared

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Proceedings Article | 11 January 1999 Paper

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Search for technological advantages and commercial success in sensor applications: lessons of industrial trials for fiber multianalyzer technology

Norman McMillan, M. Baker, M. O'Neill, Stuart Smith, Andreas Augousti, Julian Mason, Bernard Ryan, R. Ryan

Proceedings Volume 3538, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.335744

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Liquids, Head, Software development, Biotechnology, Polymers, Manufacturing, Control systems, Calibration, Fiber optics sensors

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Proceedings Article | 18 June 1998 Paper

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Comparative study of sensitivity and detection limit for the protein bovine serum albumen using a new tensiograph assay against the standard UV-visible assay

Norman McMillan, Daragh Dowling, M. O'Neill, T. Yeomans, Reinhard Miller

Proceedings Volume 3483, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.309655

KEYWORDS: Proteins, Calibration, Liquids, Sensors, Chemical analysis, Head, Standards development, Roads, Molecules, Statistical analysis

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 December 1994

Preliminary investigation into the analytical potential of a multiwavelength fiber drop analyzer with special reference to applications in medical diagnostics

Norman McMillan, Eon O'Mongain, James Walsh, Liam Breen, Duncan McMillan, Michael Power, John O'Dea, Seamus Kinsella, Mairead Kelly, Conor Hammil, Dermot Orr

OE, Vol. 33, Issue 12, (December 1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/12.184442

KEYWORDS: Head, Liquids, Refractive index, Absorbance, Water, Reflection, Phase modulation, Optoelectronics, Sensors, Rhodamine B

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Proceedings Article | 2 December 1993 Paper

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Preliminary investigation into the analytical potential of the fiber-drop analyzer for body-fluid analysis

Norman McMillan, Eon O'Mongain, James Walsh, Dermot Orr, Z. C. Ge, V. Lawlor

Proceedings Volume 2005, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.163705

KEYWORDS: Head, Liquids, Absorbance, Rhodamine B, Capillaries, Phase modulation, Spectrophotometry, Cerium, Kinematics, Rhodium

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Showing 5 of 22 publications

Proceedings Volume Editor (1)

SPIE Conference Volume | 18 March 2003

Opto-Ireland 2002: Optics and Photonics Technologies and Applications

Conference Committee Involvement (2)

OPTO-Ireland

4 April 2005 | Dublin, Ireland

Optics Education

5 September 2002 | Galway, Ireland

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