Works (101)

Updated: August 26th, 2023 21:19

2023 journal article

Binary geometric-phase holograms

OPTICS EXPRESS, 31(2), 2689–2699.

By: N. Warriner & M. Escuti*

Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science
Added: January 12, 2023

2023 journal article

Binary geometric-phase holograms

OPTICS EXPRESS, 31(2), 2689–2699.

By: N. Warriner & M. Escuti

Source: Web Of Science
Added: March 13, 2023

2022 journal article

Cephalopod-inspired snapshot multispectral sensor based on geometric phase lens and stacked organic photodetectors

OPTICAL ENGINEERING, 61(7).

author keywords: multispectral sensing; pancharatnam-berry phase; organic photovoltaics; geometric phase lens; imaging; sensors; spectroscopy
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 15, 2022

2021 journal article

Bio-inspired spectropolarimetric sensor based on tandem organic photodetectors and multi-twist liquid crystals

OPTICS EXPRESS, 29(26), 43953–43969.

By: A. Altaqui n, H. Schrickx n, P. Sen n, L. Li n, J. Rech*, J. Lee*, N. Balar n, W. You* ...

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 17, 2021

2021 journal article

Color-selective geometric-phase lenses for focusing and imaging based on liquid crystal polymer films

OPTICS EXPRESS, 30(2), 2487–2502.

By: L. Li n, S. Shi n, J. Kim n & M. Escuti n

Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 12, 2022

2021 journal article

Cryogenic characterization of the grating vector apodizing phase plate coronagraph for the enhanced resolution imager and spectrograph at the Very Large Telescope

JOURNAL OF ASTRONOMICAL TELESCOPES INSTRUMENTS AND SYSTEMS, 7(4).

By: A. Boehle*, D. Doelman*, B. Konrad*, F. Snik*, A. Glauser*, E. Por*, N. Warriner n, S. Shi n ...

author keywords: planets; liquid crystals; infrared; imaging; point spread functions
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 14, 2022

2021 journal article

First light of a holographic aperture mask: Observation at the Keck OSIRIS Imager

ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS, 649.

By: D. Doelman*, J. Wardenier*, P. Tuthill*, M. Fitzgerald*, J. Lyke*, S. Sallum*, B. Norris*, N. Warriner n ...

author keywords: instrumentation: interferometers; instrumentation: high angular resolution; techniques: interferometric; techniques: imaging spectroscopy
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 2, 2021

2021 journal article

Improved saturation and wide-viewing angle color filters based on multi-twist retarders

OPTICS EXPRESS, 29(3), 4124–4138.

By: L. Li n, S. Shi n & M. Escuti n

TL;DR: Three types of MTR color filters are theoretically and experimentally presented, which manifest strong color filtering behavior and improved angular performance with larger color space coverage and high total light efficiency compared to their Solc filters counterparts. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 15, 2021

2021 journal article

Mantis shrimp-inspired organic photodetector for simultaneous hyperspectral and polarimetric imaging

SCIENCE ADVANCES, 7(10).

By: A. Altaqui n, P. Sen n, H. Schrickx n, J. Rech*, J. Lee*, M. Escuti n, W. You*, B. Kim* ...

TL;DR: A stomatopod-inspired sensor capable of snapshot hyperspectral and polarization sensing in a single pixel that showcases the myriad degrees of freedom offered by organic semiconductors that are not available in inorganics and heralds a fundamentally unexplored route for simultaneous spectral and polarimetric imaging. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 15, 2021

2021 journal article

Organic-based photodetectors for multiband spectral imaging

APPLIED OPTICS, 60(8), 2314–2323.

TL;DR: This work exploits the polarization sensitivity of organic photodetectors, together with birefringent optical filters, to design single-pixel multispectral detectors that achieve high spectral selectivity and good radiometric performance. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 5, 2021

2021 journal article

Super achromatic wide-angle quarter-wave plates using multi-twist retarders

OPTICS EXPRESS, 29(5), 7464–7478.

By: L. Li n & M. Escuti n

TL;DR: This work theoretically investigate a new type of MTR QWPs achieving super achromaticity from violet to red with average ellipticity 43° and simultaneously maintaining wide-viewing angle up to ±45°, which enables a precise polarization control within the field-of-view (FOV) of current AV/VR headset. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 29, 2021

2021 review

Vector-apodizing phase plate coronagraph: design, current performance, and future development [Invited]

[Review of APPLIED OPTICS, 60(19), D52–D72.

TL;DR: The design process, development, commissioning, on-sky performance, and first scientific results of all commissioned vAPPs are reviewed and perspectives for future developments and applications are concluded. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 19, 2021

2020 journal article

Minimizing the Polarization Leakage of Geometric-phase Coronagraphs with Multiple Grating Pattern Combinations

By: D. Doelman*, E. Por*, G. Ruane*, M. Escuti n & F. Snik

author keywords: instrumentation; high angular resolution; planets and satellites; detection; techniques; high angular resolution
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 6, 2020

2020 article

Solc-style color filters based on multi-twist retarders

NOVEL OPTICAL SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPLICATIONS XXIII, Vol. 11483.

By: L. Li n, S. Shi n & M. Escuti n

author keywords: Polarization interference filter; Liquid crystal polymer
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 14, 2020

2020 journal article

The Single-mode Complex Amplitude Refinement (SCAR) coronagraph: II. Lab verification, and toward the characterization of Proxima b

ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS, 635.

author keywords: instrumentation: high angular resolution; instrumentation: spectrographs; techniques: high angular resolution; techniques: imaging spectroscopy
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities (OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 6, 2020

2019 article

Fabrication of Liquid Crystal Binary Polarization Gratings (bin-PGs)

LIQUID CRYSTALS XXIII, Vol. 11092.

By: N. Warriner n & M. Escuti n

author keywords: polarization grating; geometric phase; pancharatnam-berry; liquid crystal; metasurface
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 30, 2019

2019 journal article

Highly chromatic retardation via multi-twist liquid crystal films

JOURNAL OF THE OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA B-OPTICAL PHYSICS, 36(5), D28–D33.

By: K. Hornburg n, R. Komanduri n & M. Escuti n

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 17, 2019

2019 journal article

Multi-color holography with a two-stage patterned liquid-crystal element

OPTICAL MATERIALS EXPRESS, 9(3), 1246–1256.

By: D. Doelman*, M. Escuti n & F. Snik*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 18, 2019

2019 journal article

Numerical analysis of Bragg polarization gratings

JOURNAL OF THE OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA B-OPTICAL PHYSICS, 36(5), D1–D8.

By: X. Xiang n & M. Escuti n

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 17, 2019

2019 article

Paraxial Analysis of Binary Polarization Gratings (bin-PGs)

NOVEL OPTICAL SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPLICATIONS XXII, Vol. 11105.

By: N. Warriner n & M. Escuti n

author keywords: polarization grating; geometric phase; pancharatnam-berry; liquid crystal; metasurface
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 15, 2020

2019 journal article

Polarization grating exposure method with easily tunable period via dual rotating polarization grating masks

JOURNAL OF THE OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA B-OPTICAL PHYSICS, 36(5), D42–D46.

By: J. Kim n & M. Escuti n

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 17, 2019

2019 journal article

Producing true-color rainbows with patterned multi-layer liquid-crystal polarization gratings

OPTICAL MATERIALS EXPRESS, 9(4), 1583–1589.

By: F. Snik*, M. Rodenhuis*, M. Escuti n, L. Brickson n, K. Hornburg n, J. Kim n, C. Kievid, S. Groenhuijsen, D. Roosegaarde

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 15, 2019

2019 journal article

Snapshot channeled imaging spectrometer using geometric phase holograms

OPTICS EXPRESS, 27(11), 15444–15455.

By: Y. Wang*, M. Escuti* & M. Kudenov*

TL;DR: The principles and proof-of-concept experimental system of the sensor are described in detail, followed by lab validation and outdoor measurement results which demonstrate the sensor's ability to resolve spectral and spatial contents under both experimental and natural illumination conditions. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 17, 2019

2018 article

A unique infrared spectropolarimetric unit for CRIRES

GROUND-BASED AND AIRBORNE INSTRUMENTATION FOR ASTRONOMY VII, Vol. 10702.

By: N. Piskunov*, E. Stempels*, A. Lavail*, M. Escuti n, F. Snik*, A. Dolgopolov*, M. Rozel*, C. Durandet* ...

author keywords: Spectroscopy; Spectropolarimetry; Polarisation gratings; Stokes parameters
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 31, 2018

2018 journal article

Bragg polarization gratings for wide angular bandwidth and high efficiency at steep deflection angles

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 8(1).

By: X. Xiang n, J. Kim n & M. Escuti n

Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 article

Design and fabrication of an aspheric geometric-phase lens doublet

LIQUID CRYSTALS XXII, Vol. 10735.

By: K. Hornburg n, X. Xiang n, J. Kim n, M. Kudenov n & M. Escuti n

author keywords: liquid crystal; geometric phase; berry phase; patterned lenses; holographic lens; aspheric
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 31, 2018

2018 article

Fully broadband vAPP coronagraphs enabling polarimetric high contrast imaging

ADVANCES IN OPTICAL AND MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR TELESCOPES AND INSTRUMENTATION III, Vol. 10706.

By: S. Bos*, D. Doelman*, J. Boer*, E. Por*, B. Norris*, M. Escuti n, F. Snik*

author keywords: coronagraphy; polarimetry; high contrast imaging
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 3, 2018

2018 conference paper

Multiplexed Holographic Aperture Masking with liquid-crystal geometric phase masks

OPTICAL AND INFRARED INTERFEROMETRY AND IMAGING VI, 10701.

By: D. Doelman*, P. Tuthill*, B. Norris*, M. Wilby*, E. Por*, C. Keller*, M. Escuti n, F. Snik*

Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 31, 2018

2018 article

Optimization of aspheric geometric-phase lenses for improved field-of-view

OPTICAL MODELING AND PERFORMANCE PREDICTIONS X, Vol. 10743.

By: K. Hornburg n, X. Xiang n, M. Kudenov n & M. Escuti n

author keywords: liquid crystals; geometric phase; berry phase; patterned lenses; holographic lens; aspheric
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 17, 2018

2018 journal article

Simultaneous phase and amplitude aberration sensing with a liquid-crystal vector-Zernike phase mask

OPTICS LETTERS, 44(1), 17–20.

By: D. Doelman*, F. Auer*, M. Escuti n & F. Snik

TL;DR: An enhanced version of the Zernike wavefront sensor (WFS), which simultaneously measures phase and amplitude aberrations, and demonstrates reconstruction of the complex wavefront with monochromatic lab measurements and the high accuracy and sensitivity over a bandwidth up to 100%. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities (OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 7, 2019

2018 journal article

WIRC plus Pol: A Low-resolution Near-infrared Spectropolarimeter

PUBLICATIONS OF THE ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY OF THE PACIFIC, 131(996).

By: S. Tinyanont*, M. Millar-Blanchaer*, R. Nilsson*, D. Mawet*, H. Knutson*, T. Kataria*, G. Vasisht*, C. Henderson* ...

author keywords: instrumentation: polarimeters; methods: data analysis; methods: observational; techniques: polarimetric
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 31, 2018

2018 article

Wide Field-of-View Nanoscale Bragg Liquid Crystal Polarization Gratings

EMERGING LIQUID CRYSTAL TECHNOLOGIES XIII, Vol. 10555.

By: X. Xiang n, J. Kim n & M. Escuti n

author keywords: polarization grating; liquid crystals; Bragg diffraction; field of view
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 31, 2018

2017 journal article

An experimental study of single-film wide gamut multi-twist retarders

Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals, 647(1), 151–161.

By: K. Hornburg n, L. Brickson* & M. Escuti n

author keywords: Optical films; birefringence; color generation; variable retarder
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 24, 2020

2017 article

Experimental characterization of a F/1.5 geometric-phase lens with high achromatic efficiency and low aberration

EMERGING LIQUID CRYSTAL TECHNOLOGIES XII, Vol. 10125.

By: K. Homburg, J. Kim n & M. Escuti n

author keywords: geometric-phase; berry phase; patterned lenses; achromatized coatings; holographic lens
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Far-field and Fresnel Liquid Crystal Geometric Phase Holograms via Direct-Write Photo-Alignment

CRYSTALS, 7(12).

By: X. Xiang n, J. Kim n & M. Escuti n

author keywords: liquid crystal; direct-write photo-alignment; computer-generated hologram
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Nanoscale liquid crystal polymer Bragg polarization gratings

OPTICS EXPRESS, 25(16), 19298–19308.

By: X. Xiang n, J. Kim*, R. Komanduri* & M. Escuti*

TL;DR: These nanoscale Bragg PGs manifest a 6π rad/μm phase gradient, the largest reported for a geometric-phase hologram while maintaining a first-order efficiency near 100%. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 article

Numerical Analysis of Bragg Regime Polarization Gratings by Rigorous Coupled-Wave Analysis

PRACTICAL HOLOGRAPHY XXXI: MATERIALS AND APPLICATIONS, Vol. 10127.

By: X. Xiang n & M. Escuti n

author keywords: Bragg PG; slanted grating; RCWA; angular response; liquid crystal
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

ON-SKY PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF THE VECTOR APODIZING PHASE PLATE CORONAGRAPH ON MagAO/Clio2

ASTROPHYSICAL JOURNAL, 834(2).

By: G. Otten*, F. Snik*, M. Kenworthy*, C. Keller*, J. Males*, K. Morzinski*, L. Close*, J. Codona* ...

author keywords: infrared: planetary systems; instrumentation: high angular resolution
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Snapshot imaging spectrometry with a heterodyned Savart plate interferometer

OPTICAL ENGINEERING, 56(8).

By: B. Maione n, L. Brickson n, M. Escuti n & M. Kudenov n

author keywords: snapshot; imaging spectrometry; hyperspectral imaging; heterodyne interferometry; birefringent interferometry; remote sensing; neural networks
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
10. Reduced Inequalities (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Achromatic Wollaston prism beam splitter using polarization gratings

OPTICS LETTERS, 41(19), 4461–4463.

By: M. Kudenov n, M. Miskiewicz n, N. Sanders n & M. Escuti n

TL;DR: A method to achromatize a Wollaston prism beam splitter by combining it with a polarization grating, finding that the primary dispersion was reduced by approximately 6.5 times for wavelengths spanning the conventional F, d, and C Fraunhofer lines. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 article

Narrowband emission line imaging spectrometry using Savart plates

POLARIZATION: MEASUREMENT, ANALYSIS, AND REMOTE SENSING XII, Vol. 9853.

By: B. Maione n, L. Brickson n, M. Kudenov n & M. Escuti n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 article

Numerical Modeling of Polarization Gratings by Rigorous Coupled Wave Analysis

EMERGING LIQUID CRYSTAL TECHNOLOGIES XI, Vol. 9769.

By: X. Xiang n & M. Escuti n

author keywords: RCWA; polarization grating; diffraction efficiency; oblique incidence; liquid crystal
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Spatially heterodyned snapshot imaging spectrometer

APPLIED OPTICS, 55(31), 8667–8675.

By: B. Maione n, D. Luo n, M. Miskiewicz n, M. Escuti n & M. Kudenov n

TL;DR: This paper discusses the implementation of spatial heterodyning, using polarization gratings, to improve the spectral resolution trade space of a SHIFT spectrometer and employs neural networks to reduce the computational complexity required for data reduction, as appropriate for real-time imaging applications. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 article

Distortion-free broadband holograms: A novel class of elements utilizing the wavelength-independent geometric phase

PRACTICAL HOLOGRAPHY XXIX: MATERIALS AND APPLICATIONS, Vol. 9386.

By: X. Xiang n, M. Miskiewicz n & M. Escuti n

author keywords: geometric phase; Fourier transform hologram
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Fabrication of ideal geometric-phase holograms with arbitrary wavefronts

OPTICA, 2(11), 958–964.

By: J. Kim n, Y. Li n, M. Miskiewicz n, C. Oh n, M. Kudenov n & M. Escuti n

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Nonmechanical Laser Beam Steering Based on Polymer Polarization Gratings: Design Optimization and Demonstration

JOURNAL OF LIGHTWAVE TECHNOLOGY, 33(10), 2068–2077.

By: J. Kim n, M. Miskiewicz n, S. Serati* & M. Escuti n

author keywords: Beam steering; diffractive optics; holography; lidar; liquid crystals; optical communications; polarization grating; radar
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Optimization of direct-write polarization gratings

OPTICAL ENGINEERING, 54(2).

By: M. Miskiewicz n & M. Escuti n

author keywords: polarization gratings; liquid crystals; photoalignment; direct-write; lithography; diffraction
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 article

Snapshot retinal imaging Mueller matrix polarimeter

POLARIZATION SCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING VII, Vol. 9613.

By: Y. Wang n, M. Kudenov n, A. Kashani*, J. Schwiegerling* & M. Escuti n

author keywords: Glaucoma; polarimeter; snapshot; Mueller matrix; fundus camera
TL;DR: The experimental implementation of the snapshot retinal imaging Mueller matrix polarimeter (SRIMMP) is described, issues related to calibration are highlighted, and preliminary images acquired from the camera are provided. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 article

Wide color gamut multi-twist retarders

EMERGING LIQUID CRYSTAL TECHNOLOGIES X, Vol. 9384.

By: K. Homburg, L. Brickson n & M. Escuti n

author keywords: color filter; waveplate; multi-twist retarder; liquid crystals; imaging; art
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

A 2D FDTD Algorithm for Whole-Hemisphere Incidence on Periodic Media

IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ANTENNAS AND PROPAGATION, 62(3), 1348–1353.

By: M. Miskiewicz n, S. Schmidt n & M. Escuti n

author keywords: Diffraction; far-field; finite difference time domain (FDTD); oblique; periodic; polarization
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 article

Birefringent snapshot imaging spatial heterodyne spectrometer

POLARIZATION: MEASUREMENT, ANALYSIS, AND REMOTE SENSING XI, Vol. 9099.

By: B. Maione n, D. Luo n, M. Kudenov n, M. Escuti n & M. Miskiewicz n

author keywords: Neural Network; Calibration; Spectrometer; Interferometer; Fourier Transform; Interferometry; Spectroscopy
TL;DR: This paper describes the first snapshot imaging spatial heterodyne Fourier transform spectrometer based on birefringent crystals and polarization gratings, and discusses details related to the calibration of the sensor, including the preliminary investigations into high speed data reconstruction and calibration using neural networks. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 article

Combining vector-phase coronagraphy with dual-beam polarimetry

GROUND-BASED AND AIRBORNE INSTRUMENTATION FOR ASTRONOMY V, Vol. 9147.

By: F. Snik*, G. Otten*, M. Kenworthy*, D. Mawet & M. Escuti n

author keywords: coronagraphy; polarimetry; vector phase; high-contrast imaging
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Direct-writing of complex liquid crystal patterns

OPTICS EXPRESS, 22(10), 12691–12706.

By: M. Miskiewicz n & M. Escuti n

TL;DR: A direct-write system for patterning of arbitrary, high-quality, continuous liquid crystal (LC) alignment patterns using a focused UV laser and XY scanning stages to expose a photoalignment layer, which then aligns a subsequent LC layer. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 article

Multiband retardation control using multi-twist retarders

POLARIZATION: MEASUREMENT, ANALYSIS, AND REMOTE SENSING XI, Vol. 9099.

By: K. Hornburg n, R. Komanduri n & M. Escuti n

author keywords: Multi-Twist Retarders; retardation control; half-wave retarders; liquid crystals; MTR; chromatic
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Performance characterization of a broadband vector Apodizing Phase Plate coronagraph

OPTICS EXPRESS, 22(24), 30287–30314.

By: G. Otten*, F. Snik*, M. Kenworthy*, M. Miskiewicz n & M. Escuti n

MeSH headings : Algorithms; Models, Theoretical; Optical Phenomena; Optics and Photonics / instrumentation; Planets
TL;DR: The vector-APP (vAPP) is introduced whose phase pattern is implemented through the vector phase imposed by the orientation of patterned liquid crystals, and can be implemented together with a broadband quarter-wave plate and Wollaston prism in a pupil wheel in high-contrast imaging instruments. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Polarization spatial heterodyne interferometer: model and calibration

OPTICAL ENGINEERING, 53(4).

By: M. Kudenov n, M. Miskiewicz n, M. Escuti n & J. Coward*

author keywords: interferometry; polarization; birefringence; heterodyning; spectrometers
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Three-dimensional folding of pre-strained polymer sheets via absorption of laser light

Journal of Applied Physics, 115(20), 204911.

By: Y. Liu n, M. Miskiewicz n, M. Escuti n, J. Genzer n & M. Dickey n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 article

Vector Apodizing Phase Plate coronagraph: prototyping, characterization and outlook

ADVANCES IN OPTICAL AND MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR TELESCOPES AND INSTRUMENTATION, Vol. 9151.

By: G. Otten*, F. Snik, M. Kenworthy*, M. Miskiewicz n, M. Escuti n & J. Codona

author keywords: high-contrast imaging; pupil-plane; coronagraph; Pancharatnam-Berry phase; liquid crystals
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 article

Compact spatial heterodyne interferometer using polarization gratings

POLARIZATION SCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING VI, Vol. 8873.

By: M. Kudenov n, M. Miskiewicz n, M. Escuti n & J. Coward*

author keywords: Polarization; spatial heterodyne; Fourier transform spectroscopy; polarization gratings; birefringence; interferometry
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 article

Generating and analyzing non-diffracting vector vortex beams

LASER BEAM SHAPING XIV, Vol. 8843.

By: Y. Li n, A. Dudley*, T. Mhlanga*, M. Escuti n & A. Forbes*

author keywords: vector beam; orbital angular momentum; optical vortex; Bessel beam
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Generating and measuring nondiffracting vector Bessel beams

OPTICS LETTERS, 38(17), 3429–3432.

By: A. Dudley*, Y. Li*, T. Mhlanga, M. Escuti* & A. Forbes

TL;DR: Since nondiffracting modes with circular polarizations possessing different orbital angular momenta are able to encode, it is suggested these modes will be of interest in optical trapping, microscopy, and optical communication. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Multi-twist retarders: broadband retardation control using self-aligning reactive liquid crystal layers

OPTICS EXPRESS, 21(1), 404–420.

By: R. Komanduri n, K. Lawler n & M. Escuti n

TL;DR: This work employs a numerical design method and focuses on achromatic quarter- and half-wave MTRs, which offer remarkably effective control of broadband polarization transformation and can easily achieve large bandwidth and/or low-variation of retardation within visible through infrared wavelengths. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 article

Snapshot Imaging Mueller Matrix Instrument

ELECTRO-OPTICAL REMOTE SENSING, PHOTONIC TECHNOLOGIES, AND APPLICATIONS VII; AND MILITARY APPLICATIONS IN HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGING AND HIGH SPATIAL RESOLUTION SENSING, Vol. 8897.

By: M. Kudenov n, S. Mallik n, M. Escuti n, N. Hagen, K. Oka* & E. Dereniak*

author keywords: Polarization; Mueller matrix polarimetry; polarization gratings; snapshot imaging
TL;DR: A novel way to measure the Mueller matrix image enables a sample's diattenuation, retardance, and depolarization to be measured within a single camera integration period. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 article

A compact holographic recording setup for tuning pitch using polarizing prisms

PRACTICAL HOLOGRAPHY XXVI: MATERIALS AND APPLICATIONS, Vol. 8281.

By: J. Kim n, R. Komanduri n & M. Escuti n

author keywords: Polarization holography; holographic elements; polarization gratings; proximity lithography; liquid crystals; birefringent prism
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 article

Efficient 3D FDTD analysis of arbitrary birefringent and dichroic media with obliquely incident sources

PHYSICS AND SIMULATION OF OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES XX, Vol. 8255.

By: M. Miskiewicz n, P. Bowen n & M. Escuti n

author keywords: FDTD; 3D; oblique incidence; birefringence; dichroism; split-field
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

Efficient and monolithic polarization conversion system based on a polarization grating

APPLIED OPTICS, 51(20), 4852–4857.

By: J. Kim n, R. Komanduri, K. Lawler n, D. Kekas & M. Escuti n

TL;DR: A new polarization conversion system based on a liquid-crystal polarization grating and louvered wave plate that manifests nearly 90% conversion efficiency of unpolarized to polarized for ±11° input light divergence, leading to an energy efficient picoprojector that presents high efficacy with good color uniformity. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 article

Multi-twist retarders for broadband polarization transformation

EMERGING LIQUID CRYSTAL TECHNOLOGIES VII, Vol. 8279.

By: R. Komanduri, J. Kim n, K. Lawler n & M. Escuti n

author keywords: achromatic; broadband; twist; quarter-wave; chiral; liquid crystal
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 article

Progress on large-area polarization grating fabrication

ACQUISITION, TRACKING, POINTING, AND LASER SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES XXVI, Vol. 8395.

By: M. Miskiewicz n, J. Kim n, Y. Li n, R. Komanduri n & M. Escuti n

author keywords: polarization gratings; holography; liquid crystal; polymer; diffraction
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

Snapshot imaging Mueller matrix polarimeter using polarization gratings

OPTICS LETTERS, 37(8), 1367–1369.

By: M. Kudenov*, M. Escuti n, N. Hagen, E. Dereniak* & K. Oka*

MeSH headings : Calibration; Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; Molecular Imaging / methods; Optical Phenomena; Signal-To-Noise Ratio
TL;DR: A snapshot imaging Mueller matrix polarimeter (SIMMP) is theoretically described and empirically demonstrated through simulation to demonstrate the system's performance in the presence of noise. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

Spatial heterodyne interferometry with polarization gratings

OPTICS LETTERS, 37(21), 4413–4415.

By: M. Kudenov n, M. Miskiewicz n, M. Escuti n & E. Dereniak*

TL;DR: The implementation of a polarization-based spatial heterodyne interferometer (SHI) is described, expected to provide a compact monolithic sensor for subangstrom resolution spectroscopy in remote sensing, biomedical imaging, and machine vision applications. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 article

A High Throughput Liquid Crystal Light Shutter for Unpolarized Light using Polymer Polarization Gratings

ACQUISITION, TRACKING, POINTING, AND LASER SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES XXV, Vol. 8052.

By: R. Komanduri, K. Lawler n & M. Escuti n

author keywords: polarization grating; diffraction; modulator; variable optical attenuator; shutter; imaging; liquid crystal
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 article

Demonstration of large-angle nonmechanical laser beam steering based on LC polymer polarization gratings

ACQUISITION, TRACKING, POINTING, AND LASER SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES XXV, Vol. 8052.

By: J. Kim n, M. Miskiewicz n, S. Serati* & M. Escuti n

author keywords: Non-mechanical beam steering; laser radar; laser beam steering; lidar; polarization grating; liquid crystals
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 article

Polarization-insensitive, stacked, liquid crystal polarization grating bandpass filters

OPTICAL COMPONENTS AND MATERIALS VIII, Vol. 7934.

By: E. Nicolescu n & M. Escuti n

author keywords: tunable optical filter; polarization grating; liquid crystal
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 journal article

White-light channeled imaging polarimeter using broadband polarization gratings

APPLIED OPTICS, 50(15), 2283–2293.

By: M. Kudenov*, M. Escuti n, E. Dereniak* & K. Oka*

TL;DR: A white-light snapshot channeled linear imaging (CLI) polarimeter is demonstrated by utilizing polarization gratings (PGs) to enable polarimetric image data to be acquired at shorter exposure times in daylight conditions, making it more appealing over the quasi-monochromatic channeled imaging polarimeters previously described in the literature. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 journal article

Wide-angle, nonmechanical beam steering with high throughput utilizing polarization gratings

APPLIED OPTICS, 50(17), 2636–2639.

By: J. Kim n, C. Oh n, S. Serati* & M. Escuti n

TL;DR: A ternary nonmechanical beam steering device based on polarization gratings that allows for a unique three-way (ternary) steering design with substantially high throughput is introduced and demonstrated. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 article

Demonstration of polarization grating imaging spectropolarimeter (PGIS)

POLARIZATION: MEASUREMENT, ANALYSIS, AND REMOTE SENSING IX, Vol. 7672.

By: J. Kim n & M. Escuti n

author keywords: Spectrometry; polarimetry; spectropolarimeter; imaging spectrometry; polarization grating; liquid crystals; reactive mesogens; remote sensing
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 article

High efficiency quasi-ternary design for nonmechanical beam-steering utilizing polarization gratings

ADVANCED WAVEFRONT CONTROL: METHODS, DEVICES, AND APPLICATIONS VIII, Vol. 7816.

By: J. Kim n, M. Miskiewicz n, S. Serati* & M. Escuti n

author keywords: Non-mechanical beam steering; laser radar; laser beam steering; lidar; polarization grating; liquid crystals
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

Polarization Gratings: A Novel Polarimetric Component for Astronomical Instruments

PUBLICATIONS OF THE ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY OF THE PACIFIC, 122(898), 1471–1482.

By: C. Packham*, M. Escuti n, J. Ginn*, C. Oh n, I. Quijano* & G. Boreman*

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

Polarization-Insensitive Variable Optical Attenuator and Wavelength Blocker Using Liquid Crystal Polarization Gratings

JOURNAL OF LIGHTWAVE TECHNOLOGY, 28(21), 3121–3127.

By: E. Nicolescu n, C. Mao*, A. Fardad* & M. Escuti n

author keywords: Polarization grating; variable optical attenuator; wavelength blocker
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

Polarization-independent tunable optical filters using bilayer polarization gratings

APPLIED OPTICS, 49(20), 3900–3904.

By: E. Nicolescu n & M. Escuti n

MeSH headings : Equipment Design; Liquid Crystals; Optical Devices
TL;DR: A tunable optical filter with a peak transmittance of 84% of unpolarized light, a minimum full width at half-maximum of 64 nm, and a maximum tuning range of 140 nm is demonstrated. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 review

A Review of Phased Array Steering for Narrow-Band Electrooptical Systems

[Review of ]. PROCEEDINGS OF THE IEEE, 97(6), 1078–1096.

By: P. McManamon, P. Bos, M. Escuti n, J. Heikenfeld*, S. Serati*, H. Xie*, E. Watson*

author keywords: Beam steering; nonmechanical beam steering; optical phased arrays; spatial light modulators
TL;DR: Multiple nonmechanical steering approaches are developing that will allow high-efficiency steering, excellent steering accuracy, and wide fields of view, similar to microwave radar phased arrays. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 article

Achromatic diffraction from polarization gratings with high efficiency (vol 33, pg 2287, 2008)

Oh, C., & Escuti, M. J. (2009, December 1). OPTICS LETTERS, Vol. 34, pp. 3637–3637.

By: C. Oh n & M. Escuti n

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 journal article

High efficiency reflective liquid crystal polarization gratings

APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 95(9).

By: R. Komanduri & M. Escuti n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 journal article

High-Throughput Continuous Beam Steering Using Rotating Polarization Gratings

IEEE PHOTONICS TECHNOLOGY LETTERS, 22(4), 200–202.

By: C. Oh n, J. Kim n, J. Muth n, S. Serati* & M. Escuti n

author keywords: Beam steering; diffraction; polarization grating (PG); Risley prism
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2008 journal article

Achromatic diffraction from polarization gratings with high efficiency

OPTICS LETTERS, 33(20), 2287–2289.

By: C. Oh n & M. Escuti n

TL;DR: A broadband, thin-film, polarizing beam splitter based on an anisotropic diffraction grating composed of reactive mesogens (polymerizable liquid crystals) that manifests high diffraction efficiency and high extinction ratio in both theory and experiment. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2007 journal article

Elastic continuum analysis of the liquid crystal polarization grating

PHYSICAL REVIEW E, 76(2).

By: R. Komanduri n & M. Escuti n

TL;DR: It is shown that flow effects likely play an essential role in the fall times, presumably due to the prominent splay-bend deformation of the zero-field configuration, and the approximation technique used is likely broadly useful for many problems which include nano- or micropatterned surfaces. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2007 journal article

Numerical analysis of polarization gratings using the finite-difference time-domain method

PHYSICAL REVIEW A, 76(4).

By: C. Oh n & M. Escuti n

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2007 journal article

Printing of Monolithic Polymeric Microstructures Using Reactive Mesogens

Advanced Materials, 20(1), 74–78.

By: C. Sánchez*, F. Verbakel*, M. Escuti*, C. Bastiaansen* & D. Broer*

Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2006 journal article

Optimizing Photo-Embossed Gratings:  A Gradient Library Approach

Journal of Combinatorial Chemistry, 8(2), 228–236.

By: B. de Gans*, C. Sánchez*, D. Kozodaev*, D. Wouters*, A. Alexeev*, M. Escuti*, C. Bastiaansen*, D. Broer*, U. Schubert*

MeSH headings : Calorimetry, Differential Scanning; Combinatorial Chemistry Techniques / methods; Indicators and Reagents; Photochemistry; Polymethacrylic Acids / chemistry
TL;DR: Methodologies for the rapid screening of coating systems were developed and applied to photopolymer lacquers for photoembossing applications and height improves with development temperature, monomer-to-polymer ratio, and film thickness. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2006 journal article

Time-domain analysis of periodic anisotropic media at oblique incidence: an efficient FDTD implementation

OPTICS EXPRESS, 14(24), 11870–11884.

By: C. Oh n & M. Escuti n

TL;DR: An efficient implementation of the finite-difference time-domain method as applied to lightwave propagation through periodic media with arbitrary anisotropy (birefringence) enables modeling of periodic structures using only one period even with obliquely incident light. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2005 journal article

An efficient illumination system for liquid crystal displays incorporating an anisotropic hologram

Applied Physics Letters, 87(9), 094101.

By: C. Sánchez*, M. Escuti*, C. van Heesch*, C. Bastiaansen* & D. Broer*

Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2005 journal article

Cover Picture: TiO2 Nanoparticle-Photopolymer Composites for Volume Holographic Recording (Adv. Funct. Mater. 10/2005)

Advanced Functional Materials, 15(10), NA-NA.

By: C. Sánchez*, M. Escuti*, C. van Heesch*, C. Bastiaansen*, D. Broer*, J. Loos*, R. Nussbaumer*

Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2005 journal article

Photoembossing of Periodic Relief Structures Using Polymerization- Induced Diffusion: A Combinatorial Study

Advanced Materials, 17(21), 2567–2571.

By: C. Sánchez*, B. de Gans*, D. Kozodaev*, A. Alexeev*, M. Escuti*, C. van Heesch*, T. Bel*, U. Schubert*, C. Bastiaansen*, D. Broer*

Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2005 journal article

TiO2 Nanoparticle-Photopolymer Composites for Volume Holographic Recording

Advanced Functional Materials, 15(10), 1623–1629.

By: C. Sánchez*, M. Escuti*, C. van Heesch*, C. Bastiaansen*, D. Broer*, J. Loos*, R. Nussbaumer*

Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2004 journal article

Mesoscale Three Dimensional Lattices Formed in Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystals: A Diamond-Like Face Centered Cubic

Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals, 421(1), 23–36.

By: M. Escuti* & G. Crawford*

author keywords: diamond-like face-centered-cubic; holography; H-PDLC; mesoscale lattices; photonic crystals
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2004 journal article

Optical-strain characteristics of anisotropic polymer films fabricated from a liquid crystal diacrylate

Journal of Applied Physics, 95(5), 2386–2390.

By: M. Escuti*, D. Cairns* & G. Crawford*

Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

conference paper

Laboratory teaching modules on organic electronics and liquid crystal displays for undergraduate and graduate education

Conover, B. L., & Escuti, M. J. Physics and technology of organic semiconductor devices, 1115, 117–122.

By: B. Conover & M. Escuti

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

conference paper

Novel infrared polarimeter for the ESO CRIRES plus instrument

Lockhart, M., Piskunov, N., Stempels, E., Escuti, M., Oliva, E., Kaufl, H. U., … Jung, Y. Ground-based and airborne instrumentation for astronomy v, 9147.

By: M. Lockhart, N. Piskunov, E. Stempels, M. Escuti, E. Oliva, H. Kaufl, U. Hefter, T. Marquart ...

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

conference paper

Patterned liquid-crystal optics for broadband coronagraphy and wavefront sensing

Doelman, D. S., Snik, F., Warriner, N. Z., & Escuti, M. J. Techniques and instrumentation for detection of exoplanets viii, 10400.

By: D. Doelman, F. Snik, N. Warriner & M. Escuti

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

conference paper

Polarization gratings for visible and near-infrared astronomy

Millar-Blanchaer, M., Moon, D. S., Graham, J. R., & Escuti, M. Advances in optical and mechanical technologies for telescopes and instrumentation, 9151.

By: M. Millar-Blanchaer, D. Moon, J. Graham & M. Escuti

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

journal article

Polarization-independent modulation for projection displays using small-period LC polarization gratings

Komanduri, R. K., Jones, W. M., Oh, C., & Escuti, M. J. Journal of the Society for Information Display, 15(8), 589–594.

By: R. Komanduri, W. Jones, C. Oh & M. Escuti

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

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