Mr. Richard B. Holmes Profile

Richard B. Holmes

Retired

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Author

Area of Expertise:

Optical Physics , Optical System Design , Image Reconstruction , High-Resolution Imaging , Adaptive Optics , Optical Communications

Profile Summary

Richard Holmes graduated from Caltech in Physics in 1981 with honors and received a Stanford Fellowship while pursuing a Ph.D. in Operations Research at Stanford University. He is a Fellow of The Optical Society and the Directed Energy Professional Society, and a Senior Member of the SPIE. He has 18 patents, 33 journal publications, over 57 conference papers in referreed proceedings and has contributed to or authored 2 books. He has served as a topical editor for the Journal of the Optical Society A. He served as the chief scientist for a division of Boeing from 2010 to April 2019. He founded two companies, Nutronics in 1995, and General Nutronics in 2001. The former was sold to nLIGHT, a NASDAQ-listed company, in 2019. The latter was a venture-funded Silicon Valley startup. He is noted for his contributions in stimulated Raman scattering, nonlinear optics, laser propagation in the atmosphere, laser beam control, and ultra-high-resolution imaging.

Publications (22)

Proceedings Article | 3 October 2023 Presentation + Paper

Presentation + Paper

Zernike decomposition of aberrations in strong atmospheric turbulence

R. Holmes, R. Gudimetla, M. Werth

Proceedings Volume 12693, 126931J (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2674131

KEYWORDS: Turbulence, Anisotropy, Computer simulations, Zernike polynomials, Scintillation, Atmospheric propagation, Wave propagation, Diffraction

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Proceedings Article | 4 October 2022 Presentation + Paper

Presentation + Paper

Statistical and imaging comparisons of FFT-based phase screens and fractal-based phase screens

V. S. R. Gudimetla, D. Abercrombie, R. Holmes

Proceedings Volume 12239, 122390M (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2632776

KEYWORDS: Fractal analysis, Turbulence, Image restoration, Statistical analysis, Atmospheric propagation

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Proceedings Article | 20 August 2020 Presentation + Paper

Presentation + Paper

A characterization of MFBD performance with partial adaptive optics compensation

R. Holmes, M. Werth

Proceedings Volume 11508, 115080A (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2565813

KEYWORDS: Image quality, Rockets, Turbulence, Point spread functions

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Proceedings Article | 18 September 2018 Presentation + Paper

Presentation + Paper

Progress in image formation in deep turbulence with laser illumination

R. Holmes, V. S. Rao Gudimetla

Proceedings Volume 10772, 1077204 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2501895

KEYWORDS: Turbulence, Speckle, Atmospheric propagation, Expectation maximization algorithms, Optical filters, Point spread functions, Image quality, Atmospheric turbulence

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Proceedings Article | 20 September 2016 Presentation + Paper

Presentation + Paper

Image reconstruction for coherent imaging for space surveillance and directed energy applications

Richard Holmes, V.S. Rao Gudimetla

Proceedings Volume 9982, 99820I (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2238855

KEYWORDS: Coherence imaging, Image restoration, Reconstruction algorithms, Speckle, Receivers, Turbulence, Image acquisition, Deconvolution, Expectation maximization algorithms, Image processing

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Proceedings Article | 17 September 2013 Paper

Paper

Comparison of forward models and phase retrieval for image formation from intensity interferometer data

David Gerwe, Peter Crabtree, Richard Holmes, Jean Dolne

Proceedings Volume 8877, 88770F (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2026974

KEYWORDS: Signal to noise ratio, Phase retrieval, Data modeling, Image restoration, Reconstruction algorithms, Evolutionary algorithms, Interferometers, Interferometry, Artificial intelligence, Algorithm development

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Proceedings Article | 17 September 2013 Paper

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Cramér-Rao bounds for variance of Fourier magnitude measurements

Richard Holmes, Brandoch Calef, David Gerwe, Jean Dolne, Peter Crabtree

Proceedings Volume 8877, 88770H (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2026971

KEYWORDS: Signal to noise ratio, Interferometry, Image acquisition, Solids, Error analysis, Spatial frequencies, Fourier transforms, Speckle imaging, Transform theory, Analytical research

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Proceedings Article | 15 October 2012 Paper

Paper

Intensity interferometry experiments and simulations

Casey Pellizzari, Richard Holmes, Keith Knox

Proceedings Volume 8520, 85200J (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.930537

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Sensors, Interferometry, Receivers, Signal to noise ratio, Speckle, Data archive systems, Data processing, Data storage, Atmospheric propagation

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Proceedings Article | 25 May 2011 Paper

Paper

Phase screen simulations of laser propagation through non-Kolmogorov atmospheric turbulence

V. S. Rao Gudimetla, Richard Holmes, Thomas Farrell, Jacob Lucas

Proceedings Volume 8038, 803808 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.887595

KEYWORDS: Turbulence, Correlation function, Atmospheric propagation, Atmospheric turbulence, Scintillation, Atmospheric modeling, Refractive index, Laser beam propagation, Wave propagation, Optical simulations

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Proceedings Article | 28 August 2010 Paper

Paper

Two-dimensional image recovery in intensity interferometry using the Cauchy-Riemann relations

R. Holmes, S. Lebohec, P. Nunez

Proceedings Volume 7818, 78180O (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.858438

KEYWORDS: Signal to noise ratio, Image restoration, Phase retrieval, Fourier transforms, Satellites, Reconstruction algorithms, Interferometry, Expectation maximization algorithms, Astronomy, Chromium

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Proceedings Article | 22 July 2010 Paper

Paper

Stellar intensity interferometry: imaging capabilities of air Cherenkov telescope arrays

Paul Nuñez, Stephan LeBohec, David Kieda, Richard Holmes, Hannes Jensen, Dainis Dravins

Proceedings Volume 7734, 77341C (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.856496

KEYWORDS: Stars, Atmospheric Cherenkov telescopes, Telescopes, Interferometry, Reconstruction algorithms, Fourier transforms, Phase retrieval, Computer simulations, Spatial resolution, Device simulation

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Proceedings Article | 28 July 2008 Paper

Paper

Toward a revival of stellar intensity interferometry

Stephan LeBohec, Cesare Barbieri, Willem-Jan de Wit, Dainis Dravins, Philippe Feautrier, Cédric Foellmi, Andreas Glindemann, Jeter Hall, Jamie Holder, Richard Holmes, Pierre Kervella, David Kieda, Etienne Le Coarer, Stephan Lipson, Fabien Malbet, Sébastien Morel, Paul Nuñez, Aviv Ofir, Erez Ribak, Swapan Saha, Markus Schoeller, Boriz Zhilyaev, Hans Zinnecker

Proceedings Volume 7013, 70132E (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.787443

KEYWORDS: Atmospheric Cherenkov telescopes, Telescopes, Interferometry, Stars, Interferometers, Optical correlators, Receivers, Sensors, Field programmable gate arrays, Signal processing

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Proceedings Article | 31 October 2000 Paper

Paper

GLINT: program overview and potential science objectives

Victor Gamiz, Richard Holmes, Stanley Czyzak, David Voelz

Proceedings Volume 4091, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.405789

KEYWORDS: Interferometers, Receivers, Transmitters, Interferometry, Sensors, Telescopes, Imaging systems, Satellites, Mirrors, Spatial resolution

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Proceedings Article | 30 September 1999 Paper

Paper

Recovery of images from two-color pupil-plane speckle data using object-plane root matching and pupil-plane error minimization

Richard Holmes, Brett Spivey, Adlai Smith

Proceedings Volume 3815, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.364141

KEYWORDS: Speckle, Signal to noise ratio, Fourier transforms, Reconstruction algorithms, Reflectivity, Speckle pattern, Point spread functions, Convolution, Coherence imaging, Atmospheric turbulence

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Proceedings Article | 30 September 1999 Paper

Paper

Reconstruction of images of deep-space objects using Fourier telescopy

Richard Holmes, Timothy Brinkley

Proceedings Volume 3815, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.364129

KEYWORDS: Signal to noise ratio, Transmitters, Receivers, Image processing, Reconstruction algorithms, Radio astronomy, Spatial frequencies, Imaging systems, Error analysis, Image restoration

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Proceedings Article | 3 August 1999 Paper

Paper

ABL beam control laboratory demonstrator

Kenneth Billman, John Breakwell, Richard Holmes, Kalyan Dutta, Zachary Granger, Terry Brennan, Bryan Kelchner

Proceedings Volume 3706, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.356954

KEYWORDS: Turbulence, Optical simulations, Control systems, Fiber optic illuminators, Atmospheric optics, Atmospheric propagation, Beam controllers, Atmospheric modeling, Missiles, Laser beam propagation

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Proceedings Article | 30 October 1997 Paper

Paper

Color restoration for astronomical applications

Richard Holmes, Theagenis Abatzoglou

Proceedings Volume 3164, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.292749

KEYWORDS: Image restoration, Astronomy, Synthetic aperture imaging, Signal processing, Image acquisition, Imaging systems, Signal to noise ratio, Spatial frequencies, Error analysis, Interferometry

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Proceedings Article | 14 November 1996 Paper

Paper

DC image restoration for astronomical applications

Richard Holmes

Proceedings Volume 2847, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.258220

KEYWORDS: Signal to noise ratio, Error analysis, Astronomy, Astronomical imaging, Image processing, Image restoration, Spatial frequencies, Sensors, Atmospheric optics, Electronic filtering

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Proceedings Article | 23 August 1995 Paper

Paper

Aperture-synthesis techniques that use very low power illumination

Richard Holmes, Sam Ma, Anup Bhowmik, C. Greninger

Proceedings Volume 2566, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.217372

KEYWORDS: Transmitters, Interferometry, Fiber optic illuminators, Signal to noise ratio, Atmospheric propagation, Imaging systems, Atmospheric optics, Receivers, Atmospheric modeling, Phase shift keying

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Proceedings Article | 6 June 1993 Paper

Paper

Applications of lasers to imaging of distant objects

Richard Holmes

Proceedings Volume 1871, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.145224

KEYWORDS: Receivers, Sensors, Fiber optic illuminators, Imaging systems, Signal to noise ratio, Transmitters, Atmospheric optics, Spatial resolution, Adaptive optics, Homodyne detection

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 December 1992

Performance estimates for maximum-likelihood pattern recognition algorithms with aberration-compensation filters

Richard Holmes

OE, Vol. 31, Issue 12, (December 1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/12.60022

KEYWORDS: Detection and tracking algorithms, Optical transfer functions, Spatial frequencies, Imaging systems, Pattern recognition, Atmospheric optics, Fourier transforms, Target recognition, Monte Carlo methods, Diffraction

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Proceedings Article | 1 July 1992 Paper

Paper

Performance estimates for maximum-likelihood pattern recognition algorithms with distortion-compensation filters

Richard Holmes

Proceedings Volume 1702, (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.60554

KEYWORDS: Distortion, Detection and tracking algorithms, Modulation transfer functions, Filtering (signal processing), Image processing, Signal processing, Spatial frequencies, Pattern recognition, Object recognition, Imaging systems

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Conference Committee Involvement (11)

Unconventional Imaging and Adaptive Optics 2020

24 August 2020 | Online Only, California, United States

Unconventional and Indirect Imaging, Image Reconstruction, and Wavefront Sensing 2019

14 August 2019 | San Diego, California, United States

Unconventional and Indirect Imaging, Image Reconstruction, and Wavefront Sensing 2018

22 August 2018 | San Diego, California, United States

Unconventional and Indirect Imaging, Image Reconstruction, and Wavefront Sensing 2017

9 August 2017 | San Diego, California, United States

Unconventional Imaging and Wavefront Sensing XII

31 August 2016 | San Diego, California, United States

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