Dr. Nelson E. Claytor Profile

Dr. Nelson E. Claytor

President at Fresnel Technologies Inc

SPIE Involvement:

Conference Program Committee | Author | Editor

Proceedings Article | 3 October 2024 Presentation + Paper

Viewing infrared sources and polymer infrared optics

H. Hemmati, J. Miller, M. Fraelich, O. Lechuga, N. Claytor, R. Claytor

Proceedings Volume 13145, 1314506 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3027575

KEYWORDS: Infrared radiation, Polymers, Polymer optics, Visible radiation, Zinc selenide, Infrared imaging, Thermography, Long wavelength infrared, Refractive index, Optics manufacturing

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Proceedings Article | 2 October 2024 Presentation

Freeform optics: applications, challenges, and solutions

Nelson Claytor

Proceedings Volume PC13131, PC1313102 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3032498

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Proceedings Article | 17 October 2022 Presentation + Paper

Injection molding of subwavelength structures over a large surface area

Jeanette Miller, Hafez Hemmati, Oscar Lechuga, Nelson Claytor, Richard Claytor, Margaret Fraelich, Martin Hoppe

Proceedings Volume 12219, 1221907 (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2632859

KEYWORDS: Nanostructures, Polymers, Birefringence, Manufacturing, Diffraction gratings

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Proceedings Article | 4 October 2022 Presentation + Paper

Potential polymer viewing screens for low-energy thermal images

Hafez Hemmati, Jeanette Miller, Meg Fraelich, Richard Claytor, Nelson Claytor, Oscar Lechuga

Proceedings Volume 12219, 122190I (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2633171

KEYWORDS: Diffusers, Thermography, Surface finishing, Polymers, Infrared radiation, Zemax, Scanning electron microscopy, Mathematical modeling, Infrared imaging, Visible radiation

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Proceedings Article | 20 August 2020 Presentation + Paper

Distinguishing characteristics of diffractive optical elements and Fresnel lenses

A. Guidry, M. Kyrish, L. Stone, M. Fraelich, O. Lechuga, N. Claytor

Proceedings Volume 11487, 1148715 (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2569208

KEYWORDS: Fresnel lenses, Geometrical optics, Diffractive optical elements, Diffraction, Refraction, Wavefronts, Light scattering, Diffraction gratings, Scattering

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Proceedings Article | 21 June 2019 Presentation + Paper

Ultra-precision angle measurement sensors with optimized size, weight and power

Edward Dowski, Gregory Johnson, Nelson Claytor

Proceedings Volume 11062, 1106210 (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2526294

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Signal to noise ratio, Light emitting diodes, Photomasks, Optical components, Radar, Optical filters, Calibration

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Proceedings Article | 14 September 2018 Presentation + Paper

Metrology of injection molded polymer optics for a commercial VR system

Matthew Kyrish, Jeanette Miller, Margaret Fraelich, Oscar Lechuga, Richard Claytor, Nelson Claytor

Proceedings Volume 10742, 1074213 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2325018

KEYWORDS: Lenses, Metrology, Fresnel lenses, Surface roughness, Head-mounted displays, Polymers, Virtual reality, Custom fabrication, Spherical lenses

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Proceedings Article | 27 September 2016 Presentation + Paper

Design principles for Fresnel lenses in telecentric applications

Brian McCall, Nelson Claytor

Proceedings Volume 9949, 99490H (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2240137

KEYWORDS: Fresnel lenses, Aspheric lenses, Distortion, Microscopy, Lens design, Cameras, Monochromatic aberrations, Aberration theory, Imaging systems, Chromatic aberrations

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Proceedings Article | 17 April 2015 Paper

Quantification of microscopic surface features of single point diamond turned optics with subsequent chemical polishing

Nelson Cardenas, Matthew Kyrish, Daniel Taylor, Margaret Fraelich, Oscar Lechuga, Richard Claytor, Nelson Claytor

Proceedings Volume 9374, 93741I (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2080228

KEYWORDS: Polishing, Single point diamond turning, Surface finishing, Diamond, Spatial frequencies, Mirrors, Aluminum, Etching, Diamond machining, Diamond turning

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Proceedings Article | 19 October 2012 Paper

Comparison of molded plastics Fresnel lenses with molded plastics nonimaging "cones" for LED collimation

Nelson Claytor, Richard Claytor, Oscar Lechuga

Proceedings Volume 8489, 848907 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.932474

KEYWORDS: Fresnel lenses, Light emitting diodes, Nonimaging optics, Collimation, Integrated optics, Optics manufacturing, Optical testing, LED lighting, Design for manufacturability, Polymers

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Proceedings Article | 30 August 2004 Paper

Polymer imaging optics for the thermal infrared

Nelson Claytor, Richard Claytor

Proceedings Volume 5406, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.541916

KEYWORDS: Thermography, Infrared imaging, Aspheric lenses, Germanium, Infrared radiation, Staring arrays, Fresnel lenses, Optical components, Zemax, Lens design

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Proceedings Article | 10 October 2003 Paper

Low-cost polymer infrared imaging lens

Richard Claytor, Nelson Claytor

Proceedings Volume 5074, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.487574

KEYWORDS: Thermography, Infrared imaging, Aspheric lenses, Germanium, Modulation transfer functions, Staring arrays, Lens design, Zemax, Infrared radiation, Optical components

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Showing 5 of 12 publications

SPIE Conference Volume | 3 October 2022

Polymer Optics and Molded Glass Optics: Design, Fabrication, and Materials 2022

Conference Committee Involvement (5)

Optical Manufacturing and Testing 2024

20 August 2024 | San Diego, California, United States

Optical Manufacturing and Testing XIV

22 August 2022 | San Diego, California, United States

Polymer Optics and Molded Glass Optics: Design, Fabrication, and Materials 2022

22 August 2022 | San Diego, California, United States

Optical Manufacturing and Testing XIII

24 August 2020 | Online Only, California, United States

Polymer Optics and Molded Glass Optics: Design, Fabrication, and Materials 2016

29 August 2016 | San Diego, California, United States

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