Dr. Francis Théberge Profile

Dr. Francis Théberge

Defense Scientist at DRDC Valcartier

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Publications (8)

Proceedings Article | 29 January 2019 Paper

Radiation generation via non-linear optical processes during propagation of high peak and high average power fs pulses

S. Fourmaux, P. Lassonde, J. Kieffer, F. Théberge, M. Châteauneuf, E. Hallin

Proceedings Volume 11047, 1104718 (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2515880

KEYWORDS: X-rays, Pulsed laser operation, Terahertz radiation, Electrons, Laser beam propagation, Photons, Atmospheric propagation, Nonlinear optics, Wave propagation, Plasmas

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Proceedings Article | 5 October 2017 Paper

Standoff spectroscopic interrogation of samples irradiated by high energy lasers

Jean-François Daigle, Dominik Pudo, Francis Théberge

Proceedings Volume 10436, 104360G (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2277961

KEYWORDS: Spectroscopy, Laser energy, Oxides, Signal detection, Statistical analysis, Solids, Copper, Directed energy weapons, Laser-matter interactions, Forensic science

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SPIE Journal Paper | 6 February 2017

Laser safety evaluation for high-energy laser interaction with solids

Jean-François Daigle, Dominik Pudo, Francis Théberge, Marc Châteauneuf

OE, Vol. 56, Issue 02, 026106, (February 2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.56.2.026106

KEYWORDS: Continuous wave operation, Laser scattering, Standards development, Laser applications, Surface plasmons, Reflection, Safety, Solids, Nominal ocular hazard distance, Laser safety

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Proceedings Article | 21 October 2016 Paper

High-energy laser interaction with solids: a laser safety perspective

Jean-François Daigle, Dominik Pudo, Francis Théberge, Marc Châteauneuf

Proceedings Volume 9990, 99900H (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2241589

KEYWORDS: Solids, Laser safety, Laser energy, Safety, Laser applications, Standards development, Laser scattering, Defense and security, Beam analyzers, Electroluminescence

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Proceedings Article | 7 May 2012 Paper

Tunable mid-infrared generation using synchronized programmable fiber lasers

F. Théberge, J.-F. Daigle, A. Villeneuve, J. Salhany, B. Burgoyne, Y. Soudagar, M. Châteauneuf, J. Dubois

Proceedings Volume 8381, 83810E (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.921500

KEYWORDS: Fiber lasers, Crystals, Laser crystals, Picosecond phenomena, Mid-IR, Laser applications, Laser sources, Laser countermeasures, Tunable lasers, Wavelength division multiplexing

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Proceedings Article | 23 November 2011 Paper

Damage effects of filaments on non-transparent materials at long distances

Karsten Diener, Harmut Borchert, Rüdiger Schmitt, Magali Durand, Aurélien Houard, Bernard Prade, André Mysyrowicz, Anne Durécu, Didier Fleury, Bernard Moreau, Olivier Vasseur, Francis Théberge, Marc Chateauneuf, Jacques Dubois

Proceedings Volume 8190, 819013 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.898413

KEYWORDS: Germanium, Modulation transfer functions, Laser damage threshold, Copper, Atmospheric propagation, Plasma, Telescopes, Laser sources, CCD cameras

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Proceedings Article | 13 May 2011 Paper

Standoff detection of explosives: a challenging approach for optical technologies

S. Désilets, N. Hô, P. Mathieu, J. Simard, E. Puckrin, J. Thériault, H. Lavoie, F. Théberge, F. Babin, D. Gay, R. Forest, J. Maheux, G. Roy, M. Châteauneuf

Proceedings Volume 8031, 80312C (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.885616

KEYWORDS: Explosives, Standoff detection, Particles, Luminescence, Raman spectroscopy, Laser induced breakdown spectroscopy, FT-IR spectroscopy, Microscopes, Raman scattering, Spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 9 July 2007 Paper

Filamentation nonlinear optics: a new frontier

S. L. Chin, F. Théberge, H. Xu, W. Liu, J.-F. Daigle, Q. Luo, S. M. Sharifi, Y. Chen, N. Aközbek, A. Becker, C. Marceau, P. Tremblay-Simard, Y. Kamali, A. Azarm, J. Bernhardt, P. Mathieu, G. Roy, J.-R. Simard

Proceedings Volume 6733, 67332B (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.753141

KEYWORDS: Near infrared, Pulsed laser operation, Molecules, Plasma, Luminescence, Femtosecond phenomena, Nonlinear optics, Aerosols, Laser energy, Iron

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