Dr. Steve Solomon Profile

Dr. Steve Solomon

President at Acumen Scientific

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Publications (29)

Proceedings Article | 6 June 2013 Paper

Sparse interferometric millimeter-wave array for centimeter-level 100-m standoff imaging

Jonathan Suen, Philip Lubin, Steven Solomon, Robert Ginn

Proceedings Volume 8715, 87150K (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2018738

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Terahertz radiation, Signal to noise ratio, Reflectivity, Phased arrays, Interferometry, Weapons, Image resolution, Reconstruction algorithms, Improvised explosive devices

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Proceedings Article | 11 April 2008 Paper

Performance improvements in large format resistive array (LFRA) infrared scene projectors (IRSP)

Kevin Sparkman, Joe LaVeigne, Jim Oleson, Greg Franks, Steve McHugh, John Lannon, Steve Solomon

Proceedings Volume 6942, 69420R (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.793171

KEYWORDS: Resistance, Annealing, Array processing, Infrared radiation, Projection systems, Infrared imaging, Time metrology, Infrared cameras, Cameras, Chromium

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Proceedings Article | 30 April 2007 Paper

Multicolor IR emissive pixels

J. Lannon, S. Grego, S. Solomon

Proceedings Volume 6544, 65440L (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.727588

KEYWORDS: Optical filters, Tunable filters, Antennas, Mirrors, Sensors, Projection systems, Missiles, Switching, Thermography, Bridges

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Proceedings Article | 30 April 2007 Paper

Versatile plasma display technology for UV-visible scene projector

Robert Ginn, Steven Solomon, Sung-Jin Park, J. Eden, Jeff Guy, Ed Peters

Proceedings Volume 6544, 65440F (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.720337

KEYWORDS: Optical spheres, Optical microcavities, Spectroscopy, Ultraviolet radiation, Avalanche photodetectors, Electronics, Projection systems, Argon, Plasma, Cameras

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Proceedings Article | 30 April 2007 Paper

OASIS: cryogenically optimized resistive arrays and IRSP subsystems for space-background IR simulation

Jay James, Joe LaVeigne, Jim Oleson, Greg Matis, John Lannon, Scott Goodwin, Alan Huffman, Steve Solomon, Paul Bryant

Proceedings Volume 6544, 654405 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.720610

KEYWORDS: Cryogenics, Analog electronics, Electronics, Prototyping, Packaging, Interfaces, Mid-IR, Digital electronics, Microelectromechanical systems, Temperature metrology

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Proceedings Article | 30 April 2007 Paper

Large format resistive array (LFRA) infrared scene projector (IRSP) performance and production status

Jim Oleson, Jay James, Joe LaVeigne, Kevin Sparkman, Greg Matis, Steve McHugh, John Lannon, Scott Goodwin, Alan Huffman, Steve Solomon

Proceedings Volume 6544, 654404 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.720550

KEYWORDS: Convolution, Projection systems, Image processing, Infrared imaging, Video, Signal processing, Infrared radiation, Human-machine interfaces, Control systems, Nonuniformity corrections

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Proceedings Article | 16 May 2006 Paper

Visible/UV image projector for sensor testing

Robert Ginn, Steven Solomon, P. Mackin, Sung-Jin Park, J. Eden, Carol Wedding

Proceedings Volume 6208, 62080O (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.666269

KEYWORDS: Ultraviolet radiation, Optical spheres, Gases, Plasmas, Silicon, Electronics, Infrared radiation, Image sensors, Ceramics, Zirconium

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Proceedings Article | 16 May 2006 Paper

High temperature materials for resistive infrared scene projectors

Steven Solomon, Robert Ginn, Stephen Campbell, Maryam Jalali, George Goldsmith

Proceedings Volume 6208, 62080S (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.667272

KEYWORDS: Annealing, Thin films, Metals, Infrared radiation, Hybrid fiber optics, Temperature metrology, Mid-IR, Tungsten, Infrared materials, Projection systems

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Proceedings Article | 16 May 2006 Paper

OASIS: cryogenically-optimized resistive arrays and IRSP subsystems for space-background IR simulation

Jay James, Paul Bryant, Steve Solomon, Joe LaVeigne, Greg Matis, Jim Oleson, John Lannon, Scott Goodwin, Alan Huffman

Proceedings Volume 6208, 620812 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.669302

KEYWORDS: Cryogenics, Electronics, Interfaces, Resistance, Control systems, Semiconducting wafers, Tungsten, Prototyping, Heatsinks, Infrared radiation

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Proceedings Article | 16 May 2006 Paper

Large format resistive array (LFRA) infrared scene projector (IRSP) performance and production status

Jim Oleson, Jay James, Joe LaVeigne, Kevin Sparkman, Greg Matis, Steve McHugh, John Lannon, Scott Goodwin, Alan Huffman, Steve Solomon, Paul Bryant

Proceedings Volume 6208, 620810 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.669301

KEYWORDS: Projection systems, Infrared radiation, Control systems, Image processing, Infrared imaging, Video, Human-machine interfaces, Temperature metrology, Electronics, Nonuniformity corrections

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Proceedings Article | 15 May 2006 Paper

Bolometers running backward: the synergy between uncooled IR sensors and dynamic IR scene projectors

Paul Bryant, Steve Solomon, Jay James

Proceedings Volume 6207, 62070J (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.668130

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Projection systems, Infrared sensors, Thermography, Microbolometers, Infrared imaging, Microelectromechanical systems, Infrared radiation, Bolometers, Resistors

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Proceedings Article | 15 May 2006 Paper

Can IR scene projectors reduce total system cost?

Robert Ginn, Steven Solomon

Proceedings Volume 6207, 62070I (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.665163

KEYWORDS: Staring arrays, Projection systems, Manufacturing, Infrared imaging, Missiles, Digital micromirror devices, Modulation transfer functions, Systems engineering, Yield improvement, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 20 May 2005 Paper

MIRAGE: developments in IRSP systems, RIIC design, emitter fabrication, and performance

Paul Bryant, Jim Oleson, Jay James, Steve McHugh, John Lannon, David Vellenga, Scott Goodwin, Alan Huffman, Steve Solomon, George Goldsmith

Proceedings Volume 5785, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.603972

KEYWORDS: Semiconducting wafers, Cryogenics, Electronics, Control systems, Body temperature, Yield improvement, Photomasks, Metals, Etching, Ceramics

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Proceedings Article | 20 May 2005 Paper

Electrostatic artificial eyelid actuator as an analog micromirror device

Scott Goodwin, David Dausch, Steven Solomon, Michael Lamvik

Proceedings Volume 5785, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.603699

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Analog electronics, Reflectivity, Electrodes, Digital micromirror devices, Projection systems, Micromirrors, Mirrors, Metals, Camera shutters

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Proceedings Article | 20 May 2005 Paper

Plasma display technology for scene projector application

Steve Solomon, Mikhel Hawkins, Nick Mastronardi

Proceedings Volume 5785, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.592966

KEYWORDS: Plasma, Ultraviolet radiation, Plasma display panels, Electrodes, Xenon, Neon, Optical spheres, Ions, Gases, Projection systems

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Proceedings Article | 4 August 2004 Paper

MIRAGE: developments in IRSP system development, RIIC design, emitter fabrication, and performance

Paul Bryant, Jim Oleson, Jay James, Brian Lindberg, John Lannon, David Vellenga, Scott Goodwin, Alan Huffman, Casey Pace, Steven Solomon

Proceedings Volume 5408, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.542535

KEYWORDS: Semiconducting wafers, Electronics, Body temperature, Control systems, Image processing, Prototyping, Cryogenics, Yield improvement, Standards development, Video processing

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Proceedings Article | 4 August 2004 Paper

Continuing adventures in high-temperature resistive emitter physics and materials

Steven Solomon, George Goldsmith, Mikhel Hawkins

Proceedings Volume 5408, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.543053

KEYWORDS: Dielectrics, Metals, Thin films, Resistors, Temperature metrology, Hybrid fiber optics, Resistance, Physics, Carbon, Thermodynamics

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Proceedings Article | 12 September 2003 Paper

Adventures in high-temperature resistive emitter physics

Steven Solomon, Paul Bryant

Proceedings Volume 5092, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.498070

KEYWORDS: Thin films, Physics, Temperature metrology, Mid-IR, Projection systems, Dielectrics, Infrared radiation, Materials science, Annealing, Thin film devices

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Proceedings Article | 12 September 2003 Paper

1024 x 1024 large-format resistive array (LFRA) design, fabrication, and system development status

Paul Bryant, Jim Oleson, Brian Lindberg, Kevin Sparkman, Stephen McHugh, Steve Solomon

Proceedings Volume 5092, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.498066

KEYWORDS: Semiconducting wafers, Projection systems, Mid-IR, Resistance, Electronics, Digital signal processing, Infrared radiation, Long wavelength infrared, Nonuniformity corrections, Semiconductors

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Proceedings Article | 12 September 2003 Paper

MIRAGE: developments in IRSP system development, RIIC design, emitter fabrication, and performance

Paul Bryant, Jim Oleson, Brian Lindberg, Bruce Anderson, Kevin Sparkman, Stephen McHugh, John Lannon, David Vellenga, Scott Goodwin, Steve Solomon

Proceedings Volume 5092, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.498101

KEYWORDS: Nonuniformity corrections, Semiconducting wafers, Mid-IR, Chromium, Digital signal processing, Prototyping, Projection systems, Metals, Long wavelength infrared, Cameras

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Proceedings Article | 12 July 2002 Paper

MIRAGE: developments in emitter array fabrication and performance

Jay James, Jim Oleson, Paul Bryant, Kevin Sparkman, Alan Irwin, Stephen McHugh, Steven Solomon

Proceedings Volume 4717, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.474710

KEYWORDS: Standards development, Control systems, Infrared imaging, Digital imaging, Projection systems, Electronics, Infrared radiation, Thermography, Mid-IR, Image resolution

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Proceedings Article | 12 July 2002 Paper

1024x1024 resistive emitter array design and fabrication status

Paul Bryant, Jim Oleson, Stephen McHugh, Eric Beuville, John Schlesselmann, James Woolaway, Steve Barskey, Steven Solomon, Thomas Joyner

Proceedings Volume 4717, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.474711

KEYWORDS: Projection systems, Semiconducting wafers, Mid-IR, Infrared radiation, Sensors, Infrared sensors, Resistance, Integrated circuits, Infrared imaging, Long wavelength infrared

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Proceedings Article | 31 August 2001 Paper

MIRAGE emitter improvements & technology review

Steven Solomon, Alan Irwin, Jim Oleson, Kevin Sparkman, Anthony Gallagher, William Lin, Jianmei Pan

Proceedings Volume 4366, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.438101

KEYWORDS: Temperature metrology, Mid-IR, Data modeling, Resistance, Instrument modeling, Cameras, Black bodies, Capacitors, Infrared radiation, Yield improvement

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Proceedings Article | 31 August 2001 Paper

MIRAGE: system overview and status

Jim Oleson, Kevin Sparkman, Alan Irwin, Lane Rubin, Stephen McHugh, Anthony Gallagher, William Lin, Jianmei Pan, Steven Solomon

Proceedings Volume 4366, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.438063

KEYWORDS: Infrared radiation, Digital imaging, Image storage, Infrared imaging, Thermography, Raster graphics, Projection systems, Astatine, Temperature metrology, Nonuniformity corrections

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Proceedings Article | 16 November 2000 Paper

Spatial distributions of hole traps and image latency in InSb focal plane arrays

Robert Benson, William Forrest, Judith Pipher, William Glaccum, Steven Solomon

Proceedings Volume 4131, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.406541

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Diodes, Capacitance, Staring arrays, Multiplexers, Signal detection, Neodymium, Imaging arrays, Indium, Photons

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Proceedings Article | 21 August 1998 Paper

Si:As IBC IR focal plane arrays for ground-based and space-based astronomy

Arnold Estrada, George Domingo, James Garnett, Alan Hoffman, Nancy Lum, Peter Love, Steven Solomon, John Venzon, G. Chapman, K. Sparkman, Craig McCreight, Mark McKelvey, Robert McMurray, John Estrada, S. Zins, R. McHugh, R. Johnson

Proceedings Volume 3354, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.317220

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Astronomy, Staring arrays, Electrons, Infrared astronomy, Signal to noise ratio, Quantum efficiency, Detector arrays, Capacitors, Temperature metrology

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Proceedings Article | 22 October 1996 Paper

High-background longwave Si:As IBC 320x240 IR focal plane array

Steven Solomon, Alan Tribble, Nancy Lum, John Venzon, George Domingo, Alan Hoffman, Michael Smith

Proceedings Volume 2816, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.255163

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Electrons, Arsenic, Staring arrays, Quantum efficiency, Long wavelength infrared, Astronomy, Signal to noise ratio, Infrared astronomy, Infrared sensors

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Proceedings Article | 20 October 1993 Paper

Investigation of charge-trapping effects in InSb focal plane arrays

Steven Solomon, James Garnett, Hao Chen

Proceedings Volume 1946, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.158702

KEYWORDS: Imaging arrays, Oxides, Polonium, Staring arrays, Signal detection, Temperature metrology, Infrared detectors, Sensors, Interfaces, Electrons

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Proceedings Article | 20 October 1993 Paper

Near-infrared arrays for SIRTF, the Space Infrared Telescope Facility

William Forrest, Hao Chen, James Garnett, Steven Solomon, Judith Pipher

Proceedings Volume 1946, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.158680

KEYWORDS: Multiplexers, Quantum efficiency, Sensors, Detector arrays, Capacitance, Infrared detectors, Space telescopes, Infrared cameras, Error control coding, Astronomy

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Conference Committee Involvement (4)

Technologies for Synthetic Environments: Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing XIV

13 April 2009 | Orlando, Florida, United States

Technologies for Synthetic Environments: Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing XIII

17 March 2008 | Orlando, Florida, United States

Technologies for Synthetic Environments: Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing XII

10 April 2007 | Orlando, Florida, United States

Technologies for Synthetic Environments: Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing XI

18 April 2006 | Orlando (Kissimmee), Florida, United States

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