Prof. Peter Bermel Profile

Prof. Peter Bermel

Professor at Purdue Univ

SPIE Involvement:

Conference Program Committee | Track Chair | Editorial Board Member: Journal of Photonics for Energy | Editor | Author

Publications (27)

Proceedings Article | 26 September 2023 Presentation + Paper

Ultra-thin transition metal di-chalcogenides (TMDCs) as radiation-resistant photovoltaic materials for space

Sayan Roy, Peter Bermel

Proceedings Volume 12668, 1266804 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2677924

KEYWORDS: Solar cells, Photovoltaics, Selenium, Tellurium, Transition metals, Optical properties, Sulfur, Solar energy

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Proceedings Article | 26 September 2023 Presentation

High-temperature characterization of resilient materials for thermophotovoltaic and thermal barrier coating applications

Peter Bermel

Proceedings Volume PC12668, PC1266809 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2677938

KEYWORDS: Coating, Nanostructures, Spectroscopic ellipsometry, Nanostructuring, Multilayers, Interfaces, Fabrication, Design and modelling, Barrier layers

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Proceedings Article | 15 June 2023 Presentation

Characterization and modeling of refractory dielectrics for high-temperature thermophotovoltaic applications

Peter Bermel

Proceedings Volume 12513, 1251306 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2666405

KEYWORDS: Temperature metrology, Reflectivity, Dielectrics, Modeling, Thin films, FT-IR spectroscopy, Thin film coatings, Spectroscopy, Optical properties, Cerium oxide

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SPIE Journal Paper | 27 April 2023

Numerical simulation of probabilistic computing to NP-complete number theory problems

Jie Zhu, Zhengxiang Xie, Peter Bermel

JPE, Vol. 13, Issue 02, 028501, (April 2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.JPE.13.028501

KEYWORDS: Optical parametric oscillators, Quantum networks, Quantum computing, Quantum stochastic processes, Numerical simulations, Quantum numbers, Computer programming, Binary data, Matrices, Quantum physics

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Proceedings Article | 30 May 2022 Presentation

Designing ultra-high efficiency oxide-based multilayer selective emitter structures for thermophotovoltaics

Peter Bermel

Proceedings Volume PC12090, PC1209001 (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2618778

KEYWORDS: Multilayers, Solar cells, Oxides, Tungsten, Tolerancing, Metals, Material characterization, Magnesium, Cerium

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Proceedings Article | 5 August 2021 Presentation + Paper

Performance enhancement of ultra-thin TMDC-based photovoltaic systems for space applications

Sayan Roy, Peter Bermel

Proceedings Volume 11824, 1182404 (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2594390

KEYWORDS: Solar cells, Absorption, Photovoltaics, Antireflective coatings, Performance modeling

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Proceedings Article | 5 August 2021 Presentation + Paper

Rugate filters for evacuated thermal collectors: IR mirror for improvement of energy conversion efficiency

Daniela De Luca, David Kortge, Peter Bermel, Emiliano Di Gennaro, Roberto Russo

Proceedings Volume 11824, 118240A (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2594497

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Refractive index, Optical coatings, Optical filters, Silicon, Reflectivity, Solar thermal energy, Sputter deposition

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SPIE Journal Paper | 22 June 2021 Open Access

Special Section Guest Editorial: Introducing the Special Series on Radiative Cooling

Aaswath Raman, Xiaobo Yin, Peter Bermel

JPE, Vol. 11, Issue 02, 022101, (June 2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.JPE.11.022101

KEYWORDS: Solar energy, Raman spectroscopy, Photonics, Photovoltaics, Nanophotonics, Electronics, Titanium dioxide, Thermoelectric materials, Systems modeling, Silica

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Proceedings Article | 5 March 2021 Presentation

Securing invasive biomedical sensors in mammalian tissues using nano-diamond-based quantum optical physically unclonable functions

Haimabati Dey, Abhijeet Anand, Peter Bermel

Proceedings Volume 11700, 117003I (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2582604

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Proceedings Article | 5 March 2021 Presentation

Photonic hardware cryptography with chaotic resonator-based nonlienar optical physically unclonable functions

Haimabati Dey, Peter Bermel

Proceedings Volume 11712, 1171206 (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2579174

KEYWORDS: Quantum cryptography, Quantum optics, Nonlinear crystals, Machine learning, Temperature metrology, Reverse modeling, Quantum computing, Nanophotonics, Nanoelectronics

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Proceedings Article | 24 August 2020 Presentation

CavityQED with Nano-diamond color centres coupled to silicon MIE resonators for fibre-optic quantum communication

Haimabati Dey, Peter Bermel, Roman Shugayev

Proceedings Volume 11507, 115070E (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2568296

KEYWORDS: Resonators, Silicon, Photons, Quantum communications, Modeling, Single photon, Integrated optics, Quantum computing, Pollution control, Electromagnetism

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Proceedings Article | 24 August 2020 Presentation

Energy-efficient hardware cryptography with domain-wall motion spintronics

Haimabati Dey, Peter Bermel

Proceedings Volume 11470, 114703O (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2568374

KEYWORDS: Spintronics, Cryptography, Thin films, Magnetism, Thin film devices, Information security, Switching, Stochastic processes

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Proceedings Article | 23 August 2020 Presentation

Plasmonic physically unclonable function devices for hardware security

Haimabati Dey, Jie Zhu, Peter Bermel

Proceedings Volume 11462, 114620H (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2568289

KEYWORDS: Plasmonics, Network security, Detection and tracking algorithms, Electromagnetism, Internet, Security technologies, Pattern recognition, Cryptography, Nanophotonics, Resonators

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Proceedings Article | 20 August 2020 Presentation

Lightweight, passive radiative cooling to enhance concentrating photovoltaics

Peter Bermel

Proceedings Volume 11496, 114960B (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2570711

KEYWORDS: Solar concentrators, Convection, Solar energy, Cooling systems, System integration, Gallium antimonide, Solar cells

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Proceedings Article | 20 August 2020 Presentation

Opening remarks to New Concepts in Solar and Thermal Radiation Conversion III

Peter Bermel, Jeremy Munday

Proceedings Volume 11496, 1149602 (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2581452

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Proceedings Article | 20 August 2020 Presentation + Paper

Rugate filter window coating for improvement of vacuum solar thermal absorber efficiencies

Daniela De Luca, Roberto Russo, Emiliano Di Gennaro, Peter Bermel

Proceedings Volume 11496, 1149605 (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2574604

KEYWORDS: Reflection, Refractive index, Optical coatings, Solar thermal energy, Infrared radiation, Optical filters, Coating, Mirrors, Glasses

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Proceedings Article | 9 September 2019 Presentation

Radiative cooling for concentrating photovoltaics (Conference Presentation)

Peter Bermel

Proceedings Volume 11121, 1112109 (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2532033

KEYWORDS: Solar concentrators, Solar energy, Solar cells, Sun, Composites, Optoelectronics

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Proceedings Article | 17 September 2018 Presentation + Paper

Reconfigurable metasurfaces for dynamic tuning of thermal sources

Enas Sakr, Peter Bermel

Proceedings Volume 10759, 107590K (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2323775

KEYWORDS: Graphene, Absorption, Plasmonics, Reflection, Infrared radiation

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Proceedings Article | 6 September 2017 Paper

Radiative cooling for concentrating photovoltaic systems

Yubo Sun, Zhiguang Zhou, Xin Jin, Xingshu Sun, Muhammad Ashraful Alam, Peter Bermel

Proceedings Volume 10369, 103690D (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2273916

KEYWORDS: Solar concentrators, Cooling systems, Thermal effects, Photovoltaics, Convection, Soda-lime glass, Antireflective coatings

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Proceedings Article | 23 February 2017 Presentation + Paper

Spectral and angular-selective thermal emission from gallium-doped zinc oxide thin film structures

Enas Sakr, Peter Bermel

Proceedings Volume 10099, 100990A (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2251741

KEYWORDS: Thin films, Photovoltaics, Mirrors, Infrared radiation, Light sources, Absorption, Zinc oxide, Solar cells, Plasmonics, Photons, Black bodies

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Proceedings Article | 14 September 2016 Presentation + Paper

Radiative cooling for thermophotovoltaic systems

Zhiguang Zhou, Xingshu Sun, Peter Bermel

Proceedings Volume 9973, 997308 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2236174

KEYWORDS: Photovoltaics, Diodes, Cooling systems, Electronics, Absorption, Soda-lime glass, Solar cells, Convection, Photonic crystals, Sun

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Proceedings Article | 14 March 2016 Paper

Asymmetric angular-selective thermal emission

Enas Sakr, Shailja Dhaka, Peter Bermel

Proceedings Volume 9743, 97431D (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2211035

KEYWORDS: Mineralogy, Absorption, Metals, Computer simulations, Photonic crystals, Photovoltaics, Tungsten, Black bodies, Light sources, Optical testing

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SPIE Journal Paper | 8 March 2016 Open Access

Integrated photonic crystal selective emitter for thermophotovoltaics

Zhiguang Zhou, Omar Yehia, Peter Bermel

JNP, Vol. 10, Issue 01, 016014, (March 2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.JNP.10.016014

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Photonic crystals, Photovoltaics, Optical coatings, Diodes, Crystals, Integrated photonics, Receivers, Quantum wells, Optical filters

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Proceedings Article | 23 September 2015 Presentation + Paper

A modeling framework for potential induced degradation in PV modules

Peter Bermel, Reza Asadpour, Chao Zhou, Muhammad Alam

Proceedings Volume 9563, 95630C (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2188813

KEYWORDS: Solar cells, Corrosion, Silver, Glasses, Reliability, Data modeling, Ions, Polymers, Humidity, Photovoltaics

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Proceedings Article | 1 September 2015 Paper

Enhancing selectivity of infrared emitters through quality-factor matching

Enas Sakr, Zhiguang Zhou, Peter Bermel

Proceedings Volume 9608, 960819 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2188312

KEYWORDS: Photovoltaics, Photonic crystals, Solar energy, Diodes, Infrared radiation, Tungsten, Optical coatings, Glasses, Gallium antimonide, Metamaterials

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Proceedings Article | 30 August 2006 Paper

Improving accuracy by sub-pixel smoothing in FDTD

A. Farjadpour, D. Roundy, A. Rodriguez, M. Ibanescu, P. Bermel, J. Joannopoulos, S. Johnson, G. Burr

Proceedings Volume 6322, 63220G (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.706155

KEYWORDS: Finite-difference time-domain method, Interfaces, Dielectrics, Image resolution, Photonic crystals, Analytical research, Electronics, Microwave radiation, Materials science, Picture Archiving and Communication System

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Proceedings Article | 7 March 2005 Paper

On-chip silicon-based waveguide with light guiding in low-index core materials

Yasha Yi, Peter Bermel, Shoji Akiyama, Xiaoman Duan, Lionel Kimerling

Proceedings Volume 5730, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.589911

KEYWORDS: Silicon, Waveguides, Cladding, Optoelectronics integration, Refractive index, Photonic crystals, Dielectrics, Dielectric polarization, Microelectronics, Sensors

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