Prof. Christopher T. Middlebrook Profile

Prof. Christopher T. Middlebrook

Associate Professor at Michigan Technological Univ

SPIE Involvement:

Conference Program Committee | Author | Student Chapter Advisor

Publications (23)

Proceedings Article | 30 August 2017 Paper

Performance analysis of stationary Hadamard matrix diffusers in free-space optical communication links

Derek Burrell, Christopher Middlebrook

Proceedings Volume 10408, 1040807 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2273554

KEYWORDS: Diffusers, Free space optics, Atmospheric optics, Radio optics, Wireless communications, Atmospheric turbulence, Speckle, Signal to noise ratio, Binary data, Data modeling

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SPIE Journal Paper | 12 August 2016 Open Access

Three-dimensional patterning in polymer optical waveguides using focused ion beam milling

Kevin Kruse, Derek Burrell, Christopher Middlebrook

JM3, Vol. 15, Issue 03, 034505, (August 2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.JMM.15.3.034505

KEYWORDS: Polymers, Etching, Ion beams, Polymer multimode waveguides, Waveguides, Optical lithography, Gallium, Silicon, Single mode fibers, Optics manufacturing

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Proceedings Article | 15 March 2016 Paper

Comparison of self-written waveguide techniques and bulk index matching for low-loss polymer waveguide interconnects

Derek Burrell, Christopher Middlebrook

Proceedings Volume 9753, 975306 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2222217

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Polymers, Ultraviolet radiation, Polymer multimode waveguides, Optical interconnects, Optical fibers, Interfaces, Photopolymerization, Polymer optical fibers, Cladding, Refractive index

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Proceedings Article | 25 February 2016 Paper

Design and optimization of polymer ring resonator modulators for analog microwave photonic applications

Arash Hosseinzadeh, Christopher Middlebrook

Proceedings Volume 9747, 97471L (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2219916

KEYWORDS: Modulators, Resonators, Microwave photonics, Polymers, Analog electronics, Electro optic polymers, Modulation, Antennas, Mach-Zehnder interferometers, Electrooptic modulators, Waveguides, Tolerancing

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SPIE Journal Paper | 24 August 2015

Laser direct writing of complex radially varying single-mode polymer waveguide structures

Kevin Kruse, Jie Peng, Christopher Middlebrook

JM3, Vol. 14, Issue 03, 034502, (August 2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.JMM.14.3.034502

KEYWORDS: Polymers, Polymer multimode waveguides, Single mode fibers, Waveguides, Ultraviolet radiation, Optical lithography, Optics manufacturing, Manufacturing, Cladding, Image segmentation

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Proceedings Article | 16 March 2015 Paper

Optical waveguides using PDMS-metal oxide hybrid nanocomposites

Arash Hosseinzadeh, Christopher Middlebrook, Michael Mullins

Proceedings Volume 9360, 93600P (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2080582

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Polymers, Nanocomposites, Refractive index, Polymer multimode waveguides, Absorption, Photorefractive polymers, Ultraviolet radiation, Oxides, Titanium dioxide

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Proceedings Article | 13 March 2015 Paper

Silicone polymer waveguide bridge for Si to glass optical fibers

Kevin Kruse, Nicholas Riegel, Christopher Middlebrook

Proceedings Volume 9368, 936805 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2079847

KEYWORDS: Single mode fibers, Waveguides, Polymers, Silicon, Bridges, Polymer multimode waveguides, Polymer optical fibers, Waveguide modes, Signal attenuation, Optical fibers

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Proceedings Article | 8 March 2014 Paper

Chemical inertness of UV-cured optical elastomers within the printed circuit board manufacturing process for embedded waveguide applications

Kevin Kruse, Karl Walczak, Nicholas Thomas, Brandon Swatowski, Casey Demars, Christopher Middlebrook

Proceedings Volume 8988, 898811 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2036029

KEYWORDS: Polymers, Copper, Optics manufacturing, Chemical analysis, Contamination, Waveguides, Manufacturing, UV optics, Glasses, Dielectrics

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Proceedings Article | 8 March 2014 Paper

Laser-written polymer waveguides for embedded printed circuit board computing applications

Kevin Kruse, Christopher Middlebrook

Proceedings Volume 8991, 899104 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2036028

KEYWORDS: Polymers, Ultraviolet radiation, Waveguides, Optical fabrication, Optics manufacturing, Single mode fibers, Polymer multimode waveguides, Prototyping, UV optics, Cladding

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Proceedings Article | 27 March 2013 Paper

IMDD microwave photonic link modeling using Optsim

Joseph Haefner, Troy Copenhaver II, Jacob Kurka, Jessika West, Michael Maurer, Christopher Middlebrook

Proceedings Volume 8624, 86240J (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2005683

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Interference (communication), Modulators, Signal detection, Data modeling, Modulation, Continuous wave operation, RF photonics, Performance modeling, Electro optical modeling

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SPIE Journal Paper | 7 March 2013

Optical-electrical printed wiring board for high-speed computing applications

Joseph Dingeldein, Kevin Kruse, Casey Demars, Christopher Middlebrook, Craig Friedrich, Michael Roggemann

OE, Vol. 52, Issue 03, 035201, (March 2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.52.3.035201

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Optics manufacturing, Optical alignment, Epoxies, Connectors, Prototyping, Humidity, Polymers, Optical interconnects, Optical fabrication

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Proceedings Article | 15 October 2012 Open Access

Holography demonstrations and workshops for science and engineering outreach

Weston Thomas, Kevin Kruse, Christopher Middlebrook

Proceedings Volume 8481, 84810S (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.930937

KEYWORDS: Holograms, Holography, Electrical engineering, Biomedical optics, Laser safety, Luminescence, Coherence (optics), Holography applications, Image transmission, Biomedical engineering

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Proceedings Article | 23 February 2012 Paper

Optical waveguide end roughness in correlation to optical coupling

Kevin Kruse, Nick Riegel, Casey Demars, Christopher Middlebrook, Michael Roggemann

Proceedings Volume 8267, 82670N (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.908847

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Polishing, Optical simulations, Optical fibers, Polymers, Optics manufacturing, Multimode fibers, Polymer multimode waveguides, Reflection, Beam propagation method

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Proceedings Article | 6 February 2012 Paper

Collimation of asymmetric laser diode at 450 nm using multimode fiber for speckle reduction through diffractive diffusers

Weston Thomas, Christopher Middlebrook

Proceedings Volume 8280, 82800F (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.906879

KEYWORDS: Diffusers, Speckle, Semiconductor lasers, Collimation, Diodes, Beam shaping, Multimode fibers, Fiber lasers, Fiber optics, GRIN lenses

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Proceedings Article | 7 September 2011 Paper

An investigation into the Paulding Mystery Lights

Jeremy Bos, William Norkus, Michael Maurer, Douglas Sims, Christopher Middlebrook, Michael Roggeman

Proceedings Volume 8161, 81610K (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.893692

KEYWORDS: Light, Headlamps, Telescopes, Visible radiation, Roads, Video, Atmospheric optics, Turbulence, Optical properties, Spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 10 February 2011 Paper

Characterization of irradiance effects on curing of siloxane for embedded waveguide applications

Thomas Daunais, Karl Walczak, Chris Middlebrook, Paul Bergstrom

Proceedings Volume 7941, 794103 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.877553

KEYWORDS: Refractive index, Ultraviolet radiation, Cladding, Absorption, Waveguides, Glasses, Lithography, Optics manufacturing, Refraction, Polymers

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Proceedings Article | 18 January 2011 Paper

Optical loss characterization of polymer waveguides on halogen and halogen-free FR-4 substrates

Brandon Swatowski, Christopher Middlebrook, Karl Walczak, Michael Roggemann

Proceedings Volume 7944, 794409 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.866081

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Halogens, Signal attenuation, Polymers, Polymer multimode waveguides, Eye, Thermography, Diffusion, Optical testing, Absorption

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Proceedings Article | 7 May 2009 Paper

An atmospheric turbulence, scattering, and weather monitoring system for three kilometers, partially over water path for monitoring the statistics of turbulence

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michael Roggemann, Chris Middlebrook, Piotr Piatrou, Weidong Yang, Kyle Drexler, Casey Demars

Proceedings Volume 7324, 73240P (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.821664

KEYWORDS: Receivers, Transmitters, Turbulence, Telescopes, Atmospheric turbulence, CCD cameras, Calibration, Wavefront sensors, Telecommunications, Cameras

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Proceedings Article | 3 February 2009 Paper

Laser speckle contrast reduction measurement using diffractive diffusers

Weston Thomas, Christopher Middlebrook, John Smith

Proceedings Volume 7232, 72320W (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.809554

KEYWORDS: Diffusers, Speckle, Laser sources, Binary data, Polarization, Projection systems, Image quality, Light emitting diodes, Telecommunications, RGB color model

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Proceedings Article | 26 August 2008 Paper

Potential application of micro-bolometer coupled antenna-pairs in beam synthesis

Weidong Yang, Michael Roggemann, Christopher Middlebrook, Nikola Subotic, William Buller, Kyle Cooper

Proceedings Volume 7055, 70550N (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.795731

KEYWORDS: Antennas, Signal attenuation, Sensors, Infrared imaging, Bolometers, Data processing, Phased arrays, Beam steering, Infrared radiation, Infrared sensors

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Proceedings Article | 8 September 2004 Paper

The design and implementation of a laser rangefinder/designator beam metrology system for beam characteristic analysis through environmental and atmospheric conditions at the Crane division, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane)

Christopher Middlebrook, Robert Bunch, Bill Helms

Proceedings Volume 5413, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.542837

KEYWORDS: Atmospheric modeling, Laser metrology, Metrology, Beam analyzers, Warfare, Laser applications, Laser designators, Laser systems engineering, Laser range finders, Environmental sensing

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Proceedings Article | 4 September 2003 Paper

Acquisition-based simulation and modeling for multisensor systems

Christopher Middlebrook, John Smith

Proceedings Volume 5091, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.487544

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Systems modeling, Electro optical modeling, Performance modeling, Modulation transfer functions, Atmospheric modeling, Eye models, Forward looking infrared, Target detection, Eye

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Proceedings Article | 29 July 2002 Paper

Testing and evaluation of tactical electro-optical sensors

Christopher Middlebrook, John Smith

Proceedings Volume 4719, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.477447

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Imaging systems, Collimators, Modulation transfer functions, Spatial frequencies, Laser stabilization, Pulsed laser operation, Minimum resolvable temperature difference, Reflectivity, Electro optical sensors

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