Dr. Pierre H. Chavel Profile

Dr. Pierre H. Chavel

Research scientist at Institut d Optique Graduate School

SPIE Involvement:

Conference Program Committee | Author

Area of Expertise:

Statistical Optics , Optical Systems , Coherence , Speckle , Optical Information Processing

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Profile Summary

Pierre Chavel is a research scientist at Institut d'Optique (CNRS, Palaiseau, France) specializing in statistical optics, diffractive optics and optical systems. He has been active in learned societies (International Commission for Optics, SPIE, OSA, EOS, SFO) and has participated in a number of EU funded projects in research and teaching, including the ACTMOST micro-optics expertise project and the "Optics in Science and Technology" Erasmus Mundus master course. He has served as the Director of Laboratoire Charles Fabry, a joint research facility of CNRS and Institut d'Optique (1998-2009 and 2013-) and the manager of the Rhone-Alpes site of Institut d'Optique in Saint Etienne, France, (2008-) where research is conducted on Visual Rendering, Optical Imaging, and Security, and master level education is offered in optical engineering, image processing, and optics for energy and illumination. He is currently the chair of the French Physics Olympiads (2011-)

Publications (41)

Proceedings Article | 21 December 2021 Paper

Paper

Evidence for the need to update the definition of the BRDF - spectral considerations

Pierre Chavel, Thomas Labardens, Mathieu Hébert, Lionel Simonot, Yvan Sortais, Gaël Obein

Proceedings Volume 12126, 121261T (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2616107

KEYWORDS: Bidirectional reflectance transmission function, Speckle, Scattering, Solids, Signal to noise ratio, Spatial frequencies, Speckle pattern, Spatial resolution, Sensors, Light scattering

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Proceedings Article | 26 February 2020 Paper

Paper

Fundamental limitations of ultra-flat resonant dielectric metasurfaces

Carlo Gigli, Pierre Chavel, Philippe Lalanne

Proceedings Volume 11290, 112900U (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2550172

KEYWORDS: Dielectrics, Chemical species, Silicon, Waveguides, Nanostructures, Refractive index, Diffractive optical elements, Particles, Titanium dioxide, Wavefronts

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Proceedings Article | 20 February 2017 Paper

Paper

Quantitative imaging approaches dedicated to shock-physics experiments

P. Mercier, P. A. Frugier, E. Lescoute, R. Ecault, P. Chavel, M. Boustie

Proceedings Volume 10328, 103281K (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2269779

KEYWORDS: Structured light, Pulsed laser operation, Stereoscopy, 3D modeling, Physics, Explosives, Imaging systems, Speckle, Cameras, Calibration, Laser sintering, Laser development, Projection systems, 3D metrology

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Proceedings Article | 20 February 2017 Presentation + Paper

Presentation + Paper

Metalenses at visible wavelengths: an historical fresco

P. Lalanne, P. Chavel

Proceedings Volume 10113, 101130F (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2260144

KEYWORDS: Diffraction gratings, Diffraction, Free space optics, Optical components, Fresnel lenses, Photonic metamaterials, Nanostructures, Wavefronts, Lenses, Refractive index, Dielectrics, Lens design, Modulation

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Proceedings Article | 13 March 2015 Paper

Paper

Exploring the bronzing effect at the surface of ink layers

Mathieu Hébert, Maxime Mallet, Alexis Deboos, Pierre Chavel, Deng-Feng Kuang, Jean-Paul Hugonin, Mondher Besbes, Anthony Cazier

Proceedings Volume 9398, 93980U (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2076446

KEYWORDS: Reflectivity, Interfaces, Refractive index, Transmittance, Collimation, Transparency, Printing, Reflection, Scattering, Solids

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 2014 Paper

Paper

Conception of a cheap infrared camera using a Fresnel lens

Tatiana Grulois, Guillaume Druart, Nicolas Guérineau, Arnaud Crastes, Hervé Sauer, Pierre Chavel

Proceedings Volume 9192, 91920D (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2060964

KEYWORDS: Fresnel lenses, Cameras, Sensors, Silicon, Modulation transfer functions, Long wavelength infrared, Diffraction, Infrared cameras, Infrared imaging, Infrared radiation

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SPIE Journal Paper | 19 July 2012

Noise sources in imaging static Fourier transform spectrometers

Yann Ferrec, Christophe Coudrain, Jérôme Primot, Noura Ayari-Matallah, Pierre Chavel, François Goudail, Hervé Sauer, Jean Taboury, Jean-Claude Fontanella

OE, Vol. 51, Issue 11, 111716, (July 2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.51.11.111716

KEYWORDS: Signal to noise ratio, Fourier transforms, Spectrometers, Staring arrays, Sensors, Image registration, Imaging systems, Nonuniformity corrections, Modulation transfer functions, Optical engineering

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Proceedings Article | 22 September 2011 Paper

Paper

Design and first results of a Fourier Transform imaging spectrometer in the 3-5 µm range

Noura Matallah, Hervé Sauer, François Goudail, Jean-Claude Fontanella, Yann Ferrec, Jean Taboury, Pierre Chavel

Proceedings Volume 8167, 816715 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.895935

KEYWORDS: Signal to noise ratio, Sensors, Fourier transforms, Mirrors, Spectroscopy, Interferometers, Imaging systems, Absorption, Spectral resolution, Image filtering

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Proceedings Article | 14 May 2010 Paper

Paper

Fundamental performances of a micro stationary Fourier transform spectrometer

Frédéric Gillard, Nicolas Guérineau, Sylvain Rommeluère, Jean Taboury, Pierre Chavel

Proceedings Volume 7716, 77162E (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.854489

KEYWORDS: Spectroscopy, Interferometers, Fourier transforms, Staring arrays, Sensors, Infrared radiation, Visibility, Mercury cadmium telluride, Infrared signatures, Infrared spectroscopy

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 November 2006

Optimal geometry for Sagnac and Michelson interferometers used as spectral imagers

Yann Ferrec, Jean Taboury, Herve Sauer, Pierre Chavel

OE, Vol. 45, Issue 11, 115601, (November 2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.2395923

KEYWORDS: Michelson interferometers, Interferometers, Beam splitters, Sagnac interferometers, Mirrors, Vignetting, Wavefronts, Imaging systems, Fourier transforms, Spectrometers

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Proceedings Article | 14 June 2006 Paper

Paper

Surface plasmon resonance imaging instrumentation and data handling for biochips: review and perspectives

Pierre Chavel, Michael Canva, Pierre Lecaruyer, Hervé Sauer, Jean Taboury

Proceedings Volume 6254, 62540M (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.679920

KEYWORDS: Surface plasmons, Luminescence, Metals, Dielectrics, Prisms, Interfaces, Refractive index, Chemistry, Image segmentation, Molecules

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Proceedings Article | 19 November 2003 Paper

Paper

Adiabatic modal conversion with subwavelength features

E. Silberstein, D. Peyrade, Philippe Lalanne, A. Talneau, Yong Chen, Pierre Chavel

Proceedings Volume 4829, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.528061

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Optical microcavities, Reflectors, Photonic crystals, Etching, Mirrors, Integrated circuits, Planar waveguides, Light wave propagation, Photonic nanostructures

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Proceedings Article | 3 November 2003 Paper

Paper

Applications of index-gradient artificial dielectrics

Philippe Lalanne, Jean-Claude Rodier, Pierre Chavel, Edmond Cambril, A. Talneau, Yong Chen

Proceedings Volume 5183, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.512222

KEYWORDS: Diffraction gratings, Diffraction, Waveguides, Refractive index, Antireflective coatings, Photonic crystals, Dielectrics, Reflection, Light wave propagation, Optical properties

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Proceedings Article | 28 May 2002 Open Access

Open Access

Paper

Teaching temporal coherence and the Wiener Khintchin theorem at a senior/graduate level

Pierre Chavel, Jean-Michel Jonathan

Proceedings Volume 4588, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.468703

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Interferometers, Signal to noise ratio, Fourier transforms, Stochastic processes, Temporal coherence, Light, Numerical simulations, Visible radiation, Optical filters

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Proceedings Article | 26 December 2001 Paper

Paper

Imaging with blazed-binary diffractive elements

Mane-Si Lee, Philippe Lalanne, Pierre Chavel, Edmond Cambril

Proceedings Volume 4438, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.451479

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Glasses, Diffraction gratings, Diffraction, Solids, Binary data, Optical components, Photography, Dielectric polarization, Microscopes

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Proceedings Article | 29 June 2001 Paper

Paper

Optoelectronic implementation of cellular automata for complex vision algorithms

Pierre Chavel, Alvaro Cassinelli, I. Glaser

Proceedings Volume 4430, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.432874

KEYWORDS: Image processing, Spatial light modulators, Convolution, Binary data, Optoelectronics, Motion detection, Optical filters, Video, Algorithms, Photodetectors

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Proceedings Article | 29 June 2001 Paper

Paper

Epilogue: a background document about optics for "Physics 2000"

Pierre Chavel

Proceedings Volume 4430, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.432800

KEYWORDS: Physics, Chemical species, Geometrical optics, Telecommunications, Sensors, Nonlinear crystals, Mirrors, Laser development, Fusion energy, Signal detection

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Proceedings Article | 24 May 2000 Paper

Paper

Optoelectronic cellular automata for video real-time vision

Pierre Chavel, Alvaro Cassinelli, I. Glaser

Proceedings Volume 4089, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.386805

KEYWORDS: Image processing, Spatial light modulators, Convolution, Binary data, Optoelectronics, Video, Algorithms, Motion detection, Photodetectors, Optical filters

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Proceedings Article | 24 May 2000 Paper

Paper

Automatic inspection using correlation of range images

Pascale Parrein, Jean Taboury, Pierre Chavel, Donald Prevost, Alain Bergeron, Eric Harvey

Proceedings Volume 4089, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.386857

KEYWORDS: Inspection, Optical correlators, Phase shift keying, Phase only filters, Phase modulation, Data modeling, Optical filters, Modulators, Binary data, Error analysis

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Proceedings Article | 19 July 1999 Paper

Paper

Waveguiding enhances the diffraction efficiency of blazed-binary diffractive elements

Philippe Lalanne, Pierre Chavel, Edmond Cambril, Huguette Launois

Proceedings Volume 3749, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.354796

KEYWORDS: Diffraction gratings, Diffraction, Optical components, Binary data, Optical design, Refractive index, Glasses, Magnetism, Resonance enhancement, Standards development

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Proceedings Article | 22 May 1998 Paper

Paper

Optical address recognition by optical bistables and vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers

T. Grudzien, Pal Koppa, Pierre Chavel, Jean-Louis Oudar, Robert Kuszelewicz, T. Rivera

Proceedings Volume 3490, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.308974

KEYWORDS: Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Electrooptic modulators, Modulators, Semiconductor lasers, Laser optics, Electro optics, Sapphire lasers, Argon ion lasers, Bistability, Atomic, molecular, and optical physics

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Proceedings Article | 22 May 1998 Paper

Paper

Transmission polarizing beam-splitter grating for reconfigurable optical interconnects

Jerome Hazart, Philippe Lalanne, Pierre Chavel, Edmond Cambril, Huguette Launois

Proceedings Volume 3490, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.308875

KEYWORDS: Beam splitters, Diffraction gratings, Dielectric polarization, Diffraction, Reactive ion etching, Optical interconnects, Photoresist materials, Dielectrics, Optical design, Electron beams

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Proceedings Article | 22 May 1998 Paper

Paper

Demonstration of video-rate optoelectronic parallel processors for noise cleaning in binary images by simulated annealing

Alvaro Cassinelli, Philippe Lalanne, Pierre Chavel, I. Glaser

Proceedings Volume 3490, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.308912

KEYWORDS: Image processing, Binary data, Algorithms, Optoelectronics, Analog electronics, Speckle, Parallel computing, Annealing, Stochastic processes, Spatial light modulators

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Proceedings Article | 8 December 1997 Open Access

Open Access

Paper

Mathematics, signal, and computer background in an optical engineer education

Pierre Chavel, Jean Taboury

Proceedings Volume 3190, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.294404

KEYWORDS: Computing systems, Mathematics, Electro-optical engineering, Optical engineering, Convolution

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Proceedings Article | 23 August 1996 Paper

Paper

Broadband imaging with diffractive optical elements: MTF calculation must consider parasite orders contribution

Francois Houbre, Francoise Cau, G. Narcy, Pierre Chavel

Proceedings Volume 2774, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.246658

KEYWORDS: Diffractive optical elements, Modulation transfer functions, Diffraction, Infrared radiation, Computer aided design, Spherical lenses, Optical imaging, Hybrid optics, Imaging systems, Chromatic aberrations

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Proceedings Article | 19 August 1996 Paper

Paper

Design and fabrication of high-efficiency inclined binary high-frequency gratings

Nicole De Beaucoudrey, J. Miller, Pierre Chavel, Jari Turunen

Proceedings Volume 2775, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.246789

KEYWORDS: Diffraction gratings, Binary data, Receivers, Diffraction, Optical design, Etching, Clocks, Signal processing, Ion beams, Diffractive optical elements

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Proceedings Article | 6 June 1995 Paper

Paper

Optical implementation of collective communications

Iaakov Exman, Larry Rudolph, Nicole De Beaucoudrey, Pierre Chavel, Y. Houzelle, Jean-Marc Vanzo

Proceedings Volume 2426, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.211199

KEYWORDS: Optical communications, Data processing, Prototyping, Acousto-optics, Sensors, Free space optics, Signal processing, Process control, Acoustics, Control systems

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 June 1995

Gaussian random number generation by differential detection of speckles

Philippe Lalanne, Eric Belhaire, Jean-Claude Rodier, Antoine Dupret, Patrick Garda, Pierre Chavel

OE, Vol. 34, Issue 06, (June 1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/12.207324

KEYWORDS: Speckle, Phototransistors, Diffusers, Photodetectors, Transistors, Speckle pattern, Stochastic processes, Integrated circuits, Solids, Very large scale integration

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Proceedings Article | 28 March 1995 Paper

Paper

Algorithm and hardware solution to VLSI retinas performing stochastic optimization

Donald Prevost, Philippe Lalanne, Line Garnero, Pierre Chavel

Proceedings Volume 2424, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.205249

KEYWORDS: Stochastic processes, Very large scale integration, Retina, Image restoration, Binary data, Speckle, Optoelectronics, Magnetorheological finishing, Image processing, Video

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Proceedings Article | 30 June 1994 Paper

Paper

Quasi-static algorithm for image restoration preserving discontinuities

Donald Prevost, Philippe Lalanne, Line Garnero, Pierre Chavel

Proceedings Volume 2304, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.179223

KEYWORDS: Annealing, Image processing, Stochastic processes, Image restoration, Binary data, Resistance, Diffusion, Computer simulations, Statistical analysis, Algorithms

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 August 1993

Optoelectronic devices for Boltzmann machines and simulated annealing

Philippe Lalanne, Jean-Claude Rodier, Pierre Chavel, Eric Belhaire, Patrick Garda

OE, Vol. 32, Issue 08, (August 1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/12.143305

KEYWORDS: Neurons, Algorithms, Speckle pattern, Photodiodes, Speckle, Stochastic processes, Cavitation, Binary data, Optical components, Diffusers

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Proceedings Article | 26 July 1993 Paper

Paper

Optical data self-routing system

P. Chavel

Proceedings Volume 1983, 19834Y (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2308597

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Proceedings Article | 12 July 1993 Paper

Paper

Optically addressed spatial light modulator: applications to spatial filtering

Hongchen Zhai, Pierre Chavel, Francois Chataux, Shamial Mallick, Guy Premont, Kristina Johnson

Proceedings Volume 1806, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.147851

KEYWORDS: Spatial light modulators, Spatial filters, Polarization, Image filtering, Optically addressed spatial light modulators, Optical filters, Photonic integrated circuits, Photodiodes, Optical computing, Lamps

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Proceedings Article | 30 October 1992 Paper

Paper

Array illuminator in massively parallel architecture

Hongchen Zhai, Iyad Seyd-Darwish, Pierre Chavel, Jean Taboury

Proceedings Volume 1812, (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.131214

KEYWORDS: Fiber optic illuminators, Holograms, 3D image reconstruction, Holography, Optical computing, Neural networks, Optoelectronics, Electronic circuits, Diffraction, Very large scale integration

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Proceedings Article | 1 March 1992 Open Access

Open Access

Paper

Optics education and training in France

Pierre Chavel, Claude Froehly

Proceedings Volume 1603, (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.57845

KEYWORDS: Physics, Geometrical optics, Optics education, Optoelectronics, Laser optics, Optical communications, Diffraction, Telecommunications, Cameras, Photography

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Proceedings Article | 1 November 1991 Paper

Paper

Optoelectronic hardware issues for implementation of simulated annealing or Boltzmann machines

Philippe Lalanne, Pierre Chavel

Proceedings Volume 1621, (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.50446

KEYWORDS: Neurons, Algorithms, Optoelectronics, Neural networks, Optical storage, Binary data, Analog electronics, Stochastic processes, Photodiodes, Speckle pattern

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Proceedings Article | 1 September 1991 Paper

Paper

Integration of an edge extraction cellular automaton

Jean Taboury, Pierre Chavel

Proceedings Volume 1505, (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.47015

KEYWORDS: Computer architecture, Holograms, Binary data, Computing systems, Edge detection, Diffraction gratings, Diffraction, Image processing, Optical arrays, Optical interconnects

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 July 1990

Book Review: Optical Computing, Digital and Symbolic. Edited by Raymond Arrathoon

Pierre Chavel

OE, Vol. 29, Issue 07, (July 1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/12.150801

Proceedings Article | 1 July 1990 Paper

Paper

2-D generation of random numbers by multimode fiber speckle

Philippe Lalanne, H. Richard, J. C. Rodier, Pierre Chavel, Jean Taboury, K. Mandani, Patrick Garda, Francis Devos

Proceedings Volume 1319, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.22290

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Proceedings Article | 1 July 1990 Paper

Paper

Opto-electronic automata for lattice gas

Iyad Seyd-Darwish, Pierre Chavel, Jean Taboury, Francis Devos, Roger Reynaud, Thierry Maurin

Proceedings Volume 1319, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.22291

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Proceedings Article | 16 January 1990 Paper

Paper

Binary optical cellular automata: concepts and architectures

Pierre Chavel

Proceedings Volume 10257, 102570E (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2283578

KEYWORDS: Binary data, Optical pattern recognition, Symbolic substitution, Optical interconnects, Array processing

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Showing 5 of 41 publications

Proceedings Volume Editor (2)

SPIE Conference Volume | 22 May 1998

Optics in Computing '98

SPIE Conference Volume | 8 February 1989

Optical Computing '88

Conference Committee Involvement (32)

Unconventional Optical Imaging IV

8 April 2024 | Strasbourg, France

Optical Architectures for Displays and Sensing in Augmented, Virtual, and Mixed Reality (AR, VR, MR) IV

30 January 2023 | San Francisco, California, United States

Current Developments in Lens Design and Optical Engineering XXIII

23 August 2022 | San Diego, California, United States

Unconventional Optical Imaging III

3 April 2022 | Strasbourg, France

Current Developments in Lens Design and Optical Engineering XXII

4 August 2021 | San Diego, California, United States

Current Developments in Lens Design and Optical Engineering XXI

24 August 2020 | Online Only, California, United States

Unconventional Optical Imaging II

7 April 2020 | Online Only, France

Current Developments in Lens Design and Optical Engineering XX

12 August 2019 | San Diego, California, United States

Current Developments in Lens Design and Optical Engineering XIX

21 August 2018 | San Diego, California, United States

Unconventional Optical Imaging

22 April 2018 | Strasbourg, France

Current Developments in Lens Design and Optical Engineering XVIII

7 August 2017 | San Diego, California, United States

Current Developments in Lens Design and Optical Engineering XVII

31 August 2016 | San Diego, California, United States

Optical Modelling and Design

5 April 2016 | Brussels, Belgium

Micro-Optics

4 April 2016 | Brussels, Belgium

Current Developments in Lens Design and Optical Engineering XVI

10 August 2015 | San Diego, California, United States

Current Developments in Lens Design and Optical Engineering XV

19 August 2014 | San Diego, California, United States

Optical Modelling and Design

15 April 2014 | Brussels, Belgium

Micro-Optics

14 April 2014 | Brussels, Belgium

Current Developments in Lens Design and Optical Engineering XIV

25 August 2013 | San Diego, California, United States

Current Developments in Lens Design and Optical Engineering XIII

13 August 2012 | San Diego, California, United States

Optical Modelling and Design

16 April 2012 | Brussels, Belgium

Micro-Optics

16 April 2012 | Brussels, Belgium

Current Developments in Lens Design and Optical Engineering XII; and Advances in Thin Film Coatings VII

23 August 2011 | San Diego, California, United States

Optical Modelling and Design

13 April 2010 | Brussels, Belgium

Micro-Optics

12 April 2010 | Brussels, Belgium

Optoelectronic Information Security

19 October 2009 | Shanghai, China

Micro-Optics

7 April 2008 | Strasbourg, France

Optical Information Systems III

3 August 2005 | San Diego, California, United States

Optical Information Systems II

4 August 2004 | Denver, Colorado, United States

Optical Information Systems

4 August 2003 | San Diego, California, United States

Optics in Computing '98

17 June 1998 | Bruges, Belgium

Optical Computing '88

29 August 1988 | Toulon, France

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