Dr. Suning Tang Profile

Dr. Suning Tang

President at Crystal Research Inc

SPIE Involvement:

Track Chair | Author

Publications (85)

Proceedings Article | 3 March 2015 Paper

Wavelength-tunable laser based on electro-optic effect

Pengfei Wu, Suning Tang

Proceedings Volume 9343, 934321 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2184303

KEYWORDS: Wavelength tuning, Crystals, Electro optics, Laser crystals, Electrons, Tunable lasers, Scanners, Temperature metrology, Optical amplifiers, Prisms

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Proceedings Article | 28 February 2009 Paper

Comparative studies of Nd:YxGd1-xVO4 laser with direct and indirect pumping

Nils Fernelius, X. Wang, Yuanji Tang, Suning Tang

Proceedings Volume 7193, 71930M (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.805618

KEYWORDS: Crystals, Laser crystals, Semiconductor lasers, Laser resonators, Yttrium, Crystallography, Absorption, Diodes, Resonators, Gadolinium

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 December 2008

Laser performance study of mixed vanadate crystals Nd:Y_xGd_1-xVO₄ with direct and indirect pumping

Nils Fernelius, Yuanji Tang, Thomas Hartwick, Suning Tang

OE, Vol. 47, Issue 12, 124201, (December 2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.3041762

KEYWORDS: Crystals, Laser crystals, Gadolinium, Semiconductor lasers, Transmission electron microscopy, Crystallography, Laser resonators, Yttrium, Neodymium, Absorption

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Proceedings Article | 18 November 2008 Paper

KTN-based electro-optic beam scanner

Yuanji Tang, Jiyang Wang, Xuping Wang, Duan Baofeng, Suning Tang, James Foshee

Proceedings Volume 7135, 713538 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.802928

KEYWORDS: Crystals, Laser crystals, Temperature metrology, Scanners, Electro optics, Potassium, Mirrors, Dielectrics, Laser scanners, Tantalum

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Proceedings Article | 18 November 2008 Paper

Highly efficient diode pumped solid state lasers using mixed vanadate crystals Nd:YxGd1-xVO4 for laser communications

Nils Fernelius, Suning Tang, Yuanji Tang

Proceedings Volume 7135, 71350W (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.802111

KEYWORDS: Crystals, Laser crystals, Semiconductor lasers, Crystallography, Yttrium, Absorption, Diodes, Resonators, Gadolinium, Laser resonators

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Proceedings Article | 27 August 2008 Paper

Liquid crystal based electro-optic Bragg gratings for laser beam attenuations

James Foshee, Brian Stadler, Suning Tang, Yuanji Tang, Jennifer Colegrove

Proceedings Volume 7050, 70500W (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.796208

KEYWORDS: Electro optics, Liquid crystals, Fiber Bragg gratings, Signal attenuation, Diffraction gratings, Diffraction, Attenuators, Free space optics, Glasses, Polymers

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Proceedings Article | 5 February 2008 Paper

High-speed laser beam attenuators based on electro-optic Bragg gratings

Suning Tang, Yuanji Tang, Baofeng Duan, Thomas Hartwick, James Foshee

Proceedings Volume 6838, 68380A (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.771481

KEYWORDS: Electro optics, Liquid crystals, Fiber Bragg gratings, Diffraction gratings, Attenuators, Signal attenuation, Diffraction, Free space optics, Glasses, Polymers

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 2007 Paper

A novel high-speed electro-optic beam scanner based on KTN crystals

James Foshee, Suning Tang, Yuanji Tang, X. Wang, Baofeng Duan

Proceedings Volume 6709, 670908 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.731286

KEYWORDS: Crystals, Electro optics, Laser crystals, Temperature metrology, Niobium, Laser scanners, Potassium, Scanners, Mirrors, 3D scanning

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Proceedings Article | 9 February 2007 Paper

Large aperture laser beam attenuator using electro-optic gratings

Suning Tang, Yuanji Tang, Baofeng Duan, Thomas Hartwick, James Foshee

Proceedings Volume 6487, 64870D (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.696790

KEYWORDS: Electro optics, Liquid crystals, Diffraction gratings, Fiber Bragg gratings, Diffraction, Attenuators, Signal attenuation, Polymers, Glasses, Refractive index

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Proceedings Article | 28 February 2006 Paper

Laser properties of mixed Nd:Y_1-xGd_x VO₄ with different crystal compositions

Y. Tang, X. Wang, S. Tang, N. Fernelius

Proceedings Volume 6100, 610013 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.644878

KEYWORDS: Crystals, Gadolinium, Laser crystals, Neodymium, Thermal effects, Doping, Laser applications, Ions, Luminescence, Yttrium

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Proceedings Article | 23 February 2006 Paper

A fast electrically controlled large aperture laser beam attenuator

James Foshee, Suning Tang, Yuanji Tang, X. Wang

Proceedings Volume 6117, 61170B (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.644830

KEYWORDS: Liquid crystals, Diffraction gratings, Attenuators, Polymers, Diffraction, Refractive index, Glasses, Electro optics, Photorefractive polymers, Modulation

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 May 2005 Open Access

Integrated high-speed digital optical true-time-delay line with embedded electrically switchable gratings

Xuejun Lu, Suning Tang, Jibing Lin, Jennifer Cologrove, Yuanji Tang, X. Wang, Lei Zheng, James Foshee

OE, Vol. 44, Issue 05, 050505, (May 2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.1906208

KEYWORDS: Fiber Bragg gratings, Polymers, Waveguides, Liquid crystals, Polymer multimode waveguides, Integrated optics, Picosecond phenomena, Refractive index, Switching, Diffraction

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Proceedings Article | 4 April 2005 Paper

Thermal and thermo-optical properties of new Nd:Y_xGd_1-xVO₄ crystals

X. Wang, Suning Tang, Yuanji Tang, Nils Fernelius

Proceedings Volume 5723, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.590658

KEYWORDS: Gadolinium, Crystals, Laser crystals, Nd:YAG lasers, Thermal effects, Neodymium, Laser applications, Thermal optics, Refraction, Yttrium

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Proceedings Article | 31 March 2005 Paper

An integrated 4-bit optical true-time-delay module for synthetic aperture radars

James Foshee, Suning Tang, X. Wang, Jennifer Colegrove, Yuanji Tang, Jibing Lin, Zan Shi

Proceedings Volume 5728, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.590721

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Polymers, Liquid crystals, Fiber Bragg gratings, Polymer multimode waveguides, Integrated optics, Synthetic aperture radar, Switching, Phased array optics, Electro optics

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Proceedings Article | 25 March 2005 Paper

Integrated electrically switchable gratings for optical interconnects

Yuanji Tang, Suning Tang, X. Wang, Jibing Lin, Jennifer Colegrove, Douglas Craig

Proceedings Volume 5729, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.589423

KEYWORDS: Polymers, Waveguides, Electro optics, Polymer multimode waveguides, Fiber Bragg gratings, Liquid crystals, Electro optic polymers, Optical interconnects, Diffraction gratings, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers

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Proceedings Article | 17 January 2005 Paper

On-chip switched optical waveguide interconnect

Yuanji Tang, Suning Tang, Jibing Lin, Jennifer Colegrove, Douglas Craig

Proceedings Volume 5644, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.569052

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Polymers, Electro optics, Electro optic polymers, Polymer multimode waveguides, Fiber Bragg gratings, Liquid crystals, Diffraction gratings, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Optical interconnects

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Proceedings Article | 17 January 2005 Paper

Integrated high-speed digital optical true-time-delay module for synthetic aperture radars

James Foshee, Suning Tang, Jennifer Colegrove, Yuanji Tang, Jibing Lin, Xuping Zhang

Proceedings Volume 5644, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.568952

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Polymers, Liquid crystals, Fiber Bragg gratings, Polymer multimode waveguides, Synthetic aperture radar, Integrated optics, Switching, Phased array optics, Electro optics

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Proceedings Article | 14 June 2004 Paper

Switched optical polymeric waveguide true-time-delay lines for wideband photonics phased array antennas

James Foshee, Jennifer Colegrove, Yuanji Tang, Zan Shi, Xuping Zhang, Suning Tang

Proceedings Volume 5356, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.536262

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Polymers, Liquid crystals, Phased array optics, Antennas, Polymer multimode waveguides, Fiber Bragg gratings, Phased arrays, Electro optics, Switching

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Proceedings Article | 9 July 2003 Paper

Photonic polymers and their optoelectronic applications

James Foshee, Suning Tang, Jennifer Colegrove, Kevin Zhang

Proceedings Volume 4998, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.479789

KEYWORDS: Polymers, Waveguides, Holograms, Liquid crystals, Photonic crystals, Polymer multimode waveguides, Optoelectronics, Integrated optics, Holography, Phased array optics

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Proceedings Article | 30 August 2002 Paper

Holographically formed photonic polymers and their optoelectronic applications

James Foshee, Suning Tang, Jennifer Colegrove

Proceedings Volume 4924, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.481516

KEYWORDS: Polymers, Waveguides, Holograms, Holography, Phased array optics, Liquid crystals, Photonic crystals, Polymer multimode waveguides, Optoelectronics, Photonic integrated circuits

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 July 2001

Photonics for time delay in communication systems

Zan Shi, Jianyi Yang, James Foshee, Walter Hartman, Suning Tang, Ray Chen

OE, Vol. 40, Issue 07, (July 2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.1372704

SPIE Journal Paper | 1 July 2001

Photonic radio frequency mixer using metal-semiconductor-metal photodetectors

Bing Li, Lei Lin, Suning Tang, Yujie Liu, Ray Chen

OE, Vol. 40, Issue 07, (July 2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.1385165

SPIE Journal Paper | 1 July 2001 Open Access

Active and Passive Components for Optical Networks

Yao Li, Suning Tang

OE, Vol. 40, Issue 07, (July 2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.1389864

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 July 2001

Polymeric waveguide prism-based electro-optic beam deflector

Lin Sun, Jin-ha Kim, Chiou-Hung Jang, Dechang An, Xuejun Lu, Qingjun Zhou, John Taboada, Ray Chen, Jeffery Maki, Suning Tang, Hua Zhang, William Steier, Cheng Zhang, Larry Dalton

OE, Vol. 40, Issue 07, (July 2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.1385164

Proceedings Article | 15 June 2001 Paper

Polymetric waveguide beam deflector for electro-optic switching

Jin-ha Kim, Lin Sun, Chiou-Hung Jang, Dechang An, John Taboada, Qingjun Zhou, Xuejun Lu, Ray Chen, Bulang Li, Xinghua Han, Suning Tang, Hua Zhang, William Steier, Albert Ren, Larry Dalton

Proceedings Volume 4279, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.429392

KEYWORDS: Polymers, Waveguides, Electrodes, Refractive index, Modulation, Switching, Polymer multimode waveguides, Prisms, Electro optics, Photorefractive polymers

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Proceedings Article | 30 May 2001 Paper

Thin film polymeric waveguide beam deflector based on thermo-optic effect

Chiou-Hung Jang, Lin Sun, Jin-ha Kim, Suning Tang, Bulang Li, Xinghua Han, Xuejun Lu, John Taboada, Dechang An, Qingjun Zuo, Ray Chen

Proceedings Volume 4292, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.428025

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Electrodes, Prisms, Polymers, Polymer thin films, Thermal optics, Cladding, Polymer multimode waveguides, Thin films, Planar waveguides

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Proceedings Article | 30 May 2001 Paper

Photonics for time delay in communication systems

Zan Shi, James Foshee, Jianyi Yang, Suning Tang, Walter Hartman, Ray Chen

Proceedings Volume 4292, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.428036

KEYWORDS: Telecommunications, Satellites, Antennas, Waveguides, Satellite communications, Photonics, Phased array optics, Optical design, Modulation, Signal processing

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Proceedings Article | 15 December 2000 Paper

Photonic phased-array antenna system based on detector-switched optical Blass matrix true-time-delay steering and heterodyne rf generation

Bing Li, Yihong Chen, Nianhua Jiang, Zhenhai Fu, Suning Tang, Ray Chen

Proceedings Volume 4087, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.406340

KEYWORDS: Antennas, Phased array optics, Photodetectors, Heterodyning, Photonics systems, Switching, Signal generators, Sensors, Diffraction gratings, Channel projecting optics

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Proceedings Article | 9 October 2000 Paper

Polymeric waveguide circuits for true time delay (TTD) in phased array antennas

James Foshee, Suning Tang, Zan Shi, Ray Chen

Proceedings Volume 4225, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.402677

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Polymers, Polymer multimode waveguides, Antennas, Phased array optics, Phased arrays, Photodetectors, Microwave radiation, Sensors, Wave propagation

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Proceedings Article | 27 April 2000 Paper

MT-compatible polymeric waveguide couplers for optoelectronic packaging

Jinzhi Ni, Suning Tang, Chengxin Yang, Chad Noddings, Ray Chen

Proceedings Volume 3952, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.384400

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Polymers, Polymer multimode waveguides, Connectors, Thin films, Optoelectronic devices, Channel waveguides, Optoelectronic packaging, Optical fabrication, Wave propagation

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Proceedings Article | 27 April 2000 Paper

Optical true-time-delay lines using polyimide-based waveguides for wideband phased-array antennas

Zan Shi, Dechang An, Nianhua Jiang, John Taboada, Lin Sun, Bing Li, Victor Villavicencio, Greg Morning, Suning Tang, Ray Chen

Proceedings Volume 3952, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.384399

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Antennas, Polymers, Semiconducting wafers, Phased array optics, Phased arrays, Cladding, Coating, Beam steering, Photomasks

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Proceedings Article | 27 April 2000 Paper

Switching characteristic of wideband MSM and PIN photodetectors for photonic phased-array antennas

Bing Li, Suning Tang, Nianhua Jiang, Zan Shi, Ray Chen

Proceedings Volume 3952, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.384390

KEYWORDS: Photodetectors, Switching, PIN photodiodes, Switches, Antennas, Phased array optics, Sensors, Waveguides, Signal detection, Phased arrays

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Proceedings Article | 27 April 2000 Paper

Novel guided-wave thermo-optic beam deflector

Bulang Li, Suning Tang, Xinghua Han, Jeffery Maki, Chiou-Hung Jang, Dechang An, Jin-ha Kim, Lin Sun, John Toboada, Ray Chen

Proceedings Volume 3952, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.384411

KEYWORDS: Polymers, Prisms, Thermal optics, Silica, Polymer multimode waveguides, Temperature metrology, Waveguides, Planar waveguides, Beam propagation method, Photorefractive polymers

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Proceedings Article | 27 April 2000 Paper

Fabrication and testing of polyimide thermo-optic switches

John Taboada, Dechang An, Zan Shi, Jeffery Maki, Suning Tang, Ray Chen

Proceedings Volume 3952, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.384402

KEYWORDS: Switches, Electrodes, Thermal optics, Semiconducting wafers, Polymers, Optical fabrication, Waveguides, Objectives, Fabrication, Silicon

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Proceedings Article | 21 April 2000 Paper

High-speed electro-optic switches for WDM applications

Suning Tang, Bulang Li, Xinghua Han, Jinzhi Ni, Ray Chen

Proceedings Volume 3949, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.382894

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Holograms, Electro optics, Multiplexing, Polymers, Planar waveguides, Prisms, Holography, Polymer multimode waveguides, Electro optic polymers

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Proceedings Article | 19 April 2000 Paper

1x2 Y-fed directional coupler modulator based on electro-optic polymer

Dechang An, Suning Tang, Zan Shi, Lin Sun, John Taboada, Qingjun Zhou, Xuejun Lu, Ray Chen, Hua Zhang, William Steier, Albert Ren, Larry Dalton

Proceedings Volume 3950, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.382150

KEYWORDS: Modulators, Polymers, Waveguides, Electro optic polymers, Modulation, Directional couplers, Electrodes, Switching, Polymer multimode waveguides, Polyurethane

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Proceedings Article | 19 April 2000 Paper

Beam deflection with electro-optic polymeric waveguide prism array

Lin Sun, Jin-ha Kim, Chiou-Hung Jang, Jeffery Maki, Dechang An, Qingjun Zhou, Xuejun Lu, John Taboada, Ray Chen, Suning Tang, Hua Zhang, William Steier, Albert Ren, Larry Dalton

Proceedings Volume 3950, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.382151

KEYWORDS: Electro optics, Prisms, Polymers, Electro optic polymers, Waveguides, Beam propagation method, Electrodes, Wave propagation, Planar waveguides, Polymer multimode waveguides

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Proceedings Article | 19 April 2000 Paper

Substrate-guided wave optical true-time-delay feeding network for phased-array antenna steering

Bin Li, Yihong Chen, Zhenhai Fu, Ray Chen, Suning Tang

Proceedings Volume 3950, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.382170

KEYWORDS: Antennas, Phased array optics, Photodetectors, Heterodyning, Photonics systems, Switches, RF photonics, Diffraction gratings, Diffraction, Optical networks

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 March 2000

Highly efficient linear waveguide modulator based on domain-inverted electro-optic polymers

Suning Tang, Zan Shi, Dechang An, Lin Sun, Ray Chen

OE, Vol. 39, Issue 03, (March 2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.602414

KEYWORDS: Modulators, Modulation, Waveguides, Polymers, Electrodes, Directional couplers, Intermodulation, Switching, Electro optic polymers, Analog electronics

SPIE Journal Paper | 1 March 2000

Ultra-low-loss polymeric waveguide circuits for optical true-time delays in wideband phased-array antennas

Suning Tang, Bulang Li, Nianhua Jiang, Dechang An, Zhenhai Fu, Linghui Wu, Ray Chen

OE, Vol. 39, Issue 03, (March 2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.602409

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Polymers, Polymer multimode waveguides, Phased array optics, Antennas, Photodetectors, Neodymium, Optical circuits, Channel waveguides, Wave propagation

Proceedings Article | 5 October 1999 Paper

Multifunctional photonic devices based on polymeric materials

Gauri Karve, Bipin Bihari, Dechang An, Suning Tang, Ray Chen

Proceedings Volume 3799, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.363904

KEYWORDS: Polymers, Ions, Modulators, Modulation, Waveguides, Electro optics, Optical amplifiers, Electrodes, Neodymium, Switching

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