Dr. Robert Osiander Profile

Dr. Robert Osiander

Staff Physicist at Johns Hopkins Univ Applied Physics Lab

SPIE Involvement:

Conference Program Committee | Author

Publications (35)

Proceedings Article | 13 May 2019 Paper

Undergraduate research and science mission opportunities with microtechnology enabled particle detectors

C. Maldonado, M. McHarg, R. Balthazor, R. Osiander

Proc. SPIE. 10982, Micro- and Nanotechnology Sensors, Systems, and Applications XI

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Satellites, Particles, Ions, Physics, Space operations, Plasma diagnostics, Environmental sensing, Plasma

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Proceedings Article | 13 May 2019 Presentation + Paper

Chip-scale optical phased arrays for inter-spacecraft communications

Amy Foster, Michael Kossey, Neil MacFarlane, Charbel Rizk, Tomek Kott, Robert Osiander, Nelofar Mosavi

Proc. SPIE. 10982, Micro- and Nanotechnology Sensors, Systems, and Applications XI

KEYWORDS: Diffraction, Beam steering, Waveguides, Silicon, Optical communications, Free space optics, Phased arrays, Silicon photonics, Free space optical communications, Phased array optics

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Proceedings Article | 13 May 2011 Paper

A micro-fabricated sheet-beam Orotron THz source

S. Papadakis, J. Hoffmann, A. Monica, D. Deglau, J. Yu, T. Antonsen, G. Nusinovich, R. Osiander

Proc. SPIE. 8031, Micro- and Nanotechnology Sensors, Systems, and Applications III

KEYWORDS: Electron beams, Electrons, Silicon, Magnetism, Imaging spectroscopy, Terahertz radiation, Explosives, Optical alignment, Microfabrication, Carbon nanotubes

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Proceedings Article | 8 May 2010 Paper

Canary: ion spectroscopy for ionospheric sensing

H. Feldmesser, M. A. Darrin, R. Osiander, L. Paxton, A. Rogers, J. Marks, M. McHarg, R. Balthazor, L. Krause, J. FitzGerald

Proc. SPIE. 7691, Space Missions and Technologies

KEYWORDS: Electronics, Sensors, Electrodes, Spectroscopy, Microchannel plates, Ions, Collimators, Head, Space operations, Plasma

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Proceedings Article | 27 April 2010 Paper

Orotron-based sub-millimeter-wave source

Stergios Papadakis, Joan Hoffmann, Andrew Monica, David Deglau, J. Yu, Gregory Nusinovich, Thomas Antonsen, Robert Osiander

Proc. SPIE. 7670, Passive Millimeter-Wave Imaging Technology XIII

KEYWORDS: Fabrication, Optical design, Electron beams, Imaging systems, Electrodes, Silicon, Magnetism, Image resolution, Microfabrication, Carbon nanotubes

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Proceedings Article | 1 May 2009 Paper

Uncooled MEMS-based detector arrays for THz imaging applications

J. Allen Cox, R. Higashi, F. Nusseibeh, K. Newstrom-Peitso, C. Zins, R. Osiander, J. Lehtonen, E. Dodson

Proc. SPIE. 7311, Terahertz Physics, Devices, and Systems III: Advanced Applications in Industry and Defense

KEYWORDS: Thermography, Infrared sensors, Sensors, Silicon, Resistance, Black bodies, Terahertz radiation, Bridges, Infrared radiation, Signal detection

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Proceedings Article | 14 February 2008 Paper

Terahertz reflection spectroscopy for the detection of explosives

Megan Leahy-Hoppa, Michael Fitch, Robert Osiander

Proc. SPIE. 6893, Terahertz Technology and Applications

KEYWORDS: Reflection, Spectroscopy, Crystals, Reflectivity, Solids, Terahertz radiation, Explosives, Reflectance spectroscopy, Terahertz spectroscopy, Absorption

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Proceedings Article | 4 May 2007 Paper

Examining explosive residues on surfaces with terahertz technology

Yamac Dikmelik, Michael Fitch, Megan Leahy-Hoppa, Robert Osiander

Proc. SPIE. 6549, Terahertz for Military and Security Applications V

KEYWORDS: Signal to noise ratio, Magnesium, Explosives detection, Reflection, Signal attenuation, Metals, Spectroscopy, Terahertz radiation, Explosives, Absorption

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Proceedings Article | 4 May 2007 Paper

Carbon-nanotube field-emitter driven compact frequency-scanning THz source

S. Papadakis, A. Monica, J. Yu, J. Miragliotta, R. Osiander, T. Antonsen, G. Nusinovich

Proc. SPIE. 6549, Terahertz for Military and Security Applications V

KEYWORDS: Electron beams, Electrodes, Metals, Particles, Electrons, Silicon, Imaging spectroscopy, Terahertz radiation, Explosives, Semiconducting wafers

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 October 2005

Design, fabrication, and performance of a micromachined plasma spectrometer

Danielle Wesolek, Fred Hererro, Robert Osiander, Ann Darrin

JM3 Vol. 4 Issue 04

KEYWORDS: Spectroscopy, Collimators, Plasma, Prototyping, Particles, Ions, Wind energy, Fabrication, Silicon, Electrodes

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Proceedings Article | 18 May 2005 Paper

Terahertz reflection spectroscopy for explosives detection

Michael Fitch, Caroline Dodson, Yunqing Chen, Haibo Liu, X.-C. Zhang, Robert Osiander

Proc. SPIE. 5790, Terahertz for Military and Security Applications III

KEYWORDS: Gold, Mirrors, FT-IR spectroscopy, Spectroscopy, Crystals, Terahertz radiation, Transmittance, Explosives, Reflectance spectroscopy, Terahertz spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 18 May 2005 Paper

Terahertz imaging for antipersonnel mine detection

Caroline Dodson, Michael Fitch, Robert Osiander, James Spicer

Proc. SPIE. 5790, Terahertz for Military and Security Applications III

KEYWORDS: Soil science, Foam, Scattering, Spectroscopy, Particles, Dielectrics, Rayleigh scattering, Terahertz radiation, Explosives, Land mines

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Proceedings Article | 18 May 2005 Paper

THz diffuse reflectance spectra of selected explosives and related compounds

Yunqing Chen, Haibo Liu, Michael Fitch, Robert Osiander, James Spicer, Michael Shur, X.-C. Zhang

Proc. SPIE. 5790, Terahertz for Military and Security Applications III

KEYWORDS: FT-IR spectroscopy, Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, Reflection, Sensors, Terahertz radiation, Far infrared, Infrared radiation, Absorbance, Explosives, Absorption

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Proceedings Article | 14 December 2004 Paper

Time-domain terahertz spectroscopy of bioagent simulants

Michael Fitch, Caroline Dodson, Dunja Ziomek, Robert Osiander

Proc. SPIE. 5584, Chemical and Biological Standoff Detection II

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, FT-IR spectroscopy, Sensors, Spectroscopy, Crystals, Reflectivity, Terahertz radiation, Transmittance, Terahertz spectroscopy, Off axis mirrors

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Proceedings Article | 20 October 2004 Paper

Development, test, and evaluation of MEMS micromirrors for free-space optical communications

Jeffry Sniegowski, Steven Rodgers, Bradley Boone, Jonathan Bruzzi, Chris Drabenstadt, Bernard Kluga, Eric Rogala, Robert Osiander, Keith Rebello, Margaret Darrin

Proc. SPIE. 5550, Free-Space Laser Communications IV

KEYWORDS: Microelectromechanical systems, Oxides, Transmitters, Mirrors, Digital signal processing, Imaging systems, CMOS cameras, Micromirrors, Charge-coupled devices, Space operations

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Proceedings Article | 8 September 2004 Paper

THz spectroscopy of explosives and related compounds

Michael Fitch, Dunja Schauki, Caroline Dodson, Robert Osiander

Proc. SPIE. 5411, Terahertz for Military and Security Applications II

KEYWORDS: FT-IR spectroscopy, Explosives detection, Sensors, Spectroscopy, Crystals, Terahertz radiation, Explosives, Land mines, Ranging, Absorption

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Proceedings Article | 8 September 2004 Paper

Spectroscopic characterization of explosives in the far-infrared region

Yunqing Chen, Haibo Liu, Yanqing Deng, Dmitry Veksler, Michael Shur, Xi-Cheng Zhang, Dunja Schauki, Michael Fitch, Robert Osiander, Caroline Dodson, James Spicer

Proc. SPIE. 5411, Terahertz for Military and Security Applications II

KEYWORDS: Beam splitters, FT-IR spectroscopy, Spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, Infrared spectroscopy, Terahertz radiation, Far infrared, Explosives, Land mines, Absorption

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Proceedings Article | 8 April 2004 Paper

Terahertz imaging and spectroscopy for landmine detection

Michael Fitch, Dunja Schauki, Craig Kelly, Robert Osiander

Proc. SPIE. 5354, Terahertz and Gigahertz Electronics and Photonics III

KEYWORDS: FT-IR spectroscopy, Femtosecond phenomena, Spectroscopy, Crystals, Imaging spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, Terahertz radiation, Explosives, Land mines, Ranging

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Proceedings Article | 24 January 2004 Paper

MEMS thermal switch for spacecraft thermal control

Matthew Beasley, Samara Firebaugh, Richard Edwards, Allen Keeney, Robert Osiander

Proc. SPIE. 5344, MEMS/MOEMS Components and Their Applications

KEYWORDS: Microelectromechanical systems, Gold, Switches, Satellites, Silicon, Coating, Control systems, Space operations, Camera shutters, Electromechanical design

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Proceedings Article | 24 January 2004 Paper

An SOS NEMS interferometer

Francisco Tejada, Danielle Wesolek, John Lehtonen, Joseph Miragliotta, Andreas Andreou, Robert Osiander

Proc. SPIE. 5346, MOEMS and Miniaturized Systems IV

KEYWORDS: Microelectromechanical systems, Gold, CMOS sensors, Optical amplifiers, Interferometers, Silicon, Photodiodes, Sapphire, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, PIN photodiodes

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Proceedings Article | 24 January 2004 Paper

A micromachined flat plasma spectrometer (FlaPS)

Danielle Wesolek, John Champion, Fred Herrero, Robert Osiander, Roy Champion, Ann Darrin

Proc. SPIE. 5344, MEMS/MOEMS Components and Their Applications

KEYWORDS: Microelectromechanical systems, Argon, Electrodes, Spectroscopy, Particles, Ions, Collimators, Deep reactive ion etching, Prototyping, Plasma

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Proceedings Article | 11 September 2003 Paper

Overview: MURI Center on spectroscopic and time domain detection of trace explosives in condensed and vapor phases

James Spicer, Paul Dagdigian, Robert Osiander, Joseph Miragliotta, Xi-Cheng Zhang, Roland Kersting, David Crosley, Ronald Hanson, Jay Jeffries

Proc. SPIE. 5089, Detection and Remediation Technologies for Mines and Minelike Targets VIII

KEYWORDS: Explosives detection, Spectroscopy, Plasmas, Imaging spectroscopy, Laser induced plasma spectroscopy, Ionization, Terahertz radiation, Explosives, Pulsed laser operation, Absorption

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Proceedings Article | 29 July 2003 Paper

Mine field detection and identification using terahertz spectroscopic imaging

Robert Osiander, Joseph Miragliotta, Zhiping Jiang, Jingzhou Xu, Xi-Cheng Zhang

Proc. SPIE. 5070, Terahertz for Military and Security Applications

KEYWORDS: Scattering, Signal attenuation, Water, Spectroscopy, Imaging spectroscopy, Terahertz radiation, Explosives, Picosecond phenomena, Land mines, Absorption

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Proceedings Article | 31 August 1999 Paper

Polysilicon xylophone bar magnetometers

Dennis Wickenden, John Champion, Robert Givens, Thomas Kistenmacher, James Lamb, Robert Osiander

Proc. SPIE. 3876, Micromachined Devices and Components V

KEYWORDS: Microelectromechanical systems, Sensors, Electrodes, Silicon, Resistance, Magnetism, Magnetic sensors, Space operations, Magnetometers, Global Positioning System

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Proceedings Article | 19 March 1999 Paper

Evaluation of high-thermal-conductivity graphite fibers for thermal management in electronics applications

Jane Maclachlan Spicer, Dale Wilson, Robert Osiander, J. Thomas, Ben Oni

Proc. SPIE. 3700, Thermosense XXI

KEYWORDS: Thermography, Carbon, Infrared imaging, Electronics, Visual analytics, Copper, Composites, Thermal effects, Infrared radiation, Chlorine

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Proceedings Article | 8 September 1998 Paper

MEMS-based resonating xylophone bar magnetometers

Dennis Wickenden, Robert Givens, Robert Osiander, John Champion, Douglas Oursler, Thomas Kistenmacher

Proc. SPIE. 3514, Micromachined Devices and Components IV

KEYWORDS: Microelectromechanical systems, Resonators, Electrodes, Silicon, Resistance, Magnetism, Amplifiers, Scanning electron microscopy, Magnetometers, Prototyping

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Proceedings Article | 31 March 1998 Paper

Microwave thermoreflectometry for detection of rebar corrosion

Jane Maclachlan Spicer, Robert Osiander, Leonard Aamodt, Robert Givens

Proc. SPIE. 3400, Structural Materials Technology III: An NDT Conference

KEYWORDS: Thermography, Foam, Interfaces, Reflectivity, Corrosion, Time metrology, Infrared radiation, Microwave radiation, Thermal modeling, Temperature metrology

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Proceedings Article | 26 March 1998 Paper

Thermal inspection of SiC/SiC ceramic matrix composites

Robert Osiander, Jane Maclachlan Spicer, Jay Amos

Proc. SPIE. 3361, Thermosense XX

KEYWORDS: Thermography, Infrared imaging, Image processing, Ceramics, Composites, Inspection, Nondestructive evaluation, Infrared radiation, Radiometry, Thermal modeling

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Proceedings Article | 15 November 1996 Paper

Comparison of ultrasonic, microwave, and photothermal imaging of defective graphite-epoxy composite panels

Carol Nove, Reza Zoughi, Jane Maclachlan Spicer, Robert Osiander

Proc. SPIE. 2944, Nondestructive Evaluation of Materials and Composites

KEYWORDS: Thermography, Infrared imaging, Ultrasonography, Composites, Nondestructive evaluation, Ultrasonics, Transducers, Aluminum, Microwave radiation, Temperature metrology

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Proceedings Article | 15 March 1996 Paper

Analysis methods for full-field time-resolved infrared radiometry

Robert Osiander, Jane Maclachlan Spicer, John Murphy

Proc. SPIE. 2766, Thermosense XVIII: An International Conference on Thermal Sensing and Imaging Diagnostic Applications

KEYWORDS: Thermography, Infrared imaging, Calibration, Metals, Composites, Interfaces, Information technology, Infrared radiation, Aluminum, Radiometry

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Proceedings Article | 7 July 1995 Paper

Thermal stressing techniques for flaw characterization with shearography

Jane Maclachlan Spicer, John Champion, Robert Osiander, James Spicer

Proc. SPIE. 2455, Nondestructive Evaluation of Aging Aircraft, Airports, Aerospace Hardware, and Materials

KEYWORDS: Thermography, Infrared imaging, Fringe analysis, Defect detection, Calibration, Interfaces, Infrared radiation, Radiometry, Shearography, Applied physics

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Proceedings Article | 28 March 1995 Paper

Microwave-source time-resolved infrared radiometry for monitoring of curing and deposition processes

Robert Osiander, Jane Maclachlan Spicer, John Murphy

Proc. SPIE. 2473, Thermosense XVII: An International Conference on Thermal Sensing and Imaging Diagnostic Applications

KEYWORDS: Thermography, Carbon, Optical fibers, Infrared imaging, Sensors, Composites, Infrared radiation, Epoxies, Radiometry, Microwave radiation

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Proceedings Article | 21 March 1994 Paper

Thermal imaging of subsurface microwave absorbers in dielectric materials

Robert Osiander, Jane Maclachlan Spicer, John Murphy

Proc. SPIE. 2245, Thermosense XVI: An International Conference on Thermal Sensing and Imaging Diagnostic Applications

KEYWORDS: Thermography, Infrared imaging, Composites, Dielectrics, Diffusion, Coating, Image resolution, Infrared radiation, Spatial resolution, Microwave radiation

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Proceedings Article | 3 December 1993 Paper

Characterizing back surface loss of skin thickness and presence of corrosion by time-resolved infrared radiometry

Jane Maclachlan Spicer, W. Kerns, Robert Osiander, John Murphy

Proc. SPIE. 2001, Nondestructive Inspection of Aging Aircraft

KEYWORDS: Thermography, Skin, Coating, Inspection, Corrosion, Nondestructive evaluation, Infrared radiation, Aluminum, Radiometry, Infrared signatures

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