Dr. Anthony Tanbakuchi Profile

Dr. Anthony Tanbakuchi

Senior Research & Development Optical Engineer

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Optical design , Non-imaging systems , Space based systems , Imaging systems , Optical system alignment & testing

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Anthony Tanbakuchi, a member of the Optical Payload Design & Realization Group at Sandia National Laboratories, has broad experience designing and realizing imaging and non-imaging optical systems for land, air, and space. Prior to his work at Sandia, he received a PhD & MS in Optical Sciences from the University of Arizona for his work developing the first confocal micro-laparoscope used in humans to image cancer. He also holds a BS in Imaging & Photographic Technology and an Advanced Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistical Quality from the Rochester Institute of Technology.

Publications (15)

Proceedings Article | 1 September 2015 Paper

Paper

A polarization system for persistent chemical detection

Julia Craven-Jones, Leah Appelhans, Todd Embree, Patrick Finnegan, Dennis Goldstein, Charles LaCasse, Ting Luk, Adoum Mahamat, Lee Massey, Anthony Tanbakuchi, Cody Washburn, Steven Vigil, Eric Couphos, David Karelitz

Proceedings Volume 9613, 96130B (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2188718

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Polarimetry, Signal to noise ratio, Prototyping, Sensors, Chemical analysis, Humidity, Chemical detection, Coating, Titanium dioxide

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Proceedings Article | 9 March 2013 Paper

Paper

Practical implementation of broadband diffractive optical elements

Junoh Choi, Anthony Tanbakuchi, Alvaro Cruz-Cabrera

Proceedings Volume 8612, 86120G (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2013204

KEYWORDS: Diffractive optical elements, Diffraction, Calcium, Silica, Surface roughness, Etching, Computer generated holography, Point spread functions, Manufacturing, Wavefronts

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Proceedings Article | 15 October 2012 Paper

Paper

Optical design and performance testing of an athermal SWIR gas correlation imager

J. Mercier, A. Tanbakuchi, A. Ison, T. Embree, M. Smith, S. Vigil

Proceedings Volume 8491, 84910B (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.928001

KEYWORDS: Tolerancing, Sensors, Optical design, Silicon, Objectives, Imaging systems, Modulation transfer functions, Short wave infrared radiation, Optical alignment, Beam splitters

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Proceedings Article | 24 February 2010 Paper

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A multipoint scanner for high frame rate confocal microendoscopy

Anthony Tanbakuchi, Andrew Rouse, Arthur Gmitro, Houssine Makhlouf

Proceedings Volume 7558, 755809 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.842782

KEYWORDS: Confocal microscopy, Imaging systems, Scanners, Stars, Tissues, Optical scanning systems, In vivo imaging, Ions, Image resolution, Tissue optics

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 July 2009 Open Access

Open Access

Clinical confocal microlaparoscope for real-time in vivo optical biopsies

Anthony Tanbakuchi, Andrew Rouse, Joshua Udovich, Kenneth Hatch, Arthur Gmitro

JBO, Vol. 14, Issue 04, 044030, (July 2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.3207139

KEYWORDS: Confocal microscopy, In vivo imaging, Surgery, Tissues, Biopsy, Control systems, Cancer, Imaging systems, Ovary, Computing systems

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 July 2009 Open Access

Open Access

Monte Carlo characterization of parallelized fluorescence confocal systems imaging in turbid media

Anthony Tanbakuchi, Andrew Rouse, Arthur Gmitro

JBO, Vol. 14, Issue 04, 044024, (July 2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.3194131

KEYWORDS: Confocal microscopy, Luminescence, Imaging systems, Tissues, Monte Carlo methods, Tissue optics, Scattering, Natural surfaces, Photon transport, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 3 March 2009 Paper

Paper

Clinical results with acridine orange using a novel confocal laparoscope

Anthony Tanbakuchi, Andrew Rouse, Arthur Gmitro, Kenneth Hatch

Proceedings Volume 7172, 71720H (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.809540

KEYWORDS: Laparoscopy, Confocal microscopy, Control systems, In vivo imaging, Ovary, Surgery, Imaging systems, Tissues, Clinical trials, Ovarian cancer

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 July 2008 Open Access

Open Access

Multispectral confocal microendoscope for in vivo and in situ imaging

Houssine Makhlouf, Arthur Gmitro, Anthony Tanbakuchi, Joshua Udovich, Andrew Rouse

JBO, Vol. 13, Issue 04, 044016, (July 2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.2950313

KEYWORDS: Confocal microscopy, Tissues, Imaging systems, Prisms, Multispectral imaging, Luminescence, Mirrors, In vivo imaging, Cameras, Adaptive optics

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Proceedings Article | 21 February 2008 Paper

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Clinical evaluation of a confocal microendoscope system for imaging the ovary

Josh Udovich, Kenneth Hatch, Richard Sampliner, Arthur Gmitro, Anthony Tanbakuchi, Andrew Rouse

Proceedings Volume 6851, 685103 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.760679

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Confocal microscopy, Ovary, Surgery, In vivo imaging, Tissues, Cancer, Ovarian cancer, Clinical trials, Endoscopes

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Proceedings Article | 12 February 2007 Paper

Paper

Confocal microendoscope for use in a clinical setting

Andrew Rouse, Joshua Udovich, Arthur Gmitro, Molly Brewer, Anthony Tanbakuchi, Richard Sampliner

Proceedings Volume 6432, 64320H (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.701798

KEYWORDS: Confocal microscopy, Imaging systems, Tissues, In vivo imaging, Adaptive optics, Objectives, Ovary, Control systems, Safety, Mirrors

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Proceedings Article | 12 February 2007 Paper

Paper

Design of a multispectral channel for in vivo confocal microscopy

Anthony Tanbakuchi, Arthur Gmitro, Andrew Rouse, Houssine Makhlouf

Proceedings Volume 6432, 643206 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.698697

KEYWORDS: Confocal microscopy, Mirrors, Prisms, Tissues, Luminescence, Imaging systems, In vivo imaging, Spectral resolution, Adaptive optics, CCD cameras

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Proceedings Article | 23 February 2006 Paper

Paper

Surgical imaging catheter for confocal microendoscopy with advanced contrast delivery and focus systems

Arthur Gmitro, Anthony Tanbakuchi, Josh Udovich, Andrew Rouse

Proceedings Volume 6082, 608202 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.644812

KEYWORDS: Confocal microscopy, Tissues, Ovarian cancer, Imaging systems, Ovary, Laparoscopy, Luminescence, Surgery, In vivo imaging, Glasses

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Proceedings Article | 23 February 2006 Paper

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Design of an in vivo multi-spectral confocal microendoscope for clinical trials

Anthony Tanbakuchi, Andrew Rouse, Arthur Gmitro, Joshua Udovich

Proceedings Volume 6082, 608205 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.646913

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Proceedings Article | 7 June 2004 Paper

Paper

Two-phase full-frame CCD with double ITO gate structure for increased sensitivity

David Losee, Steve Kosman, William Des Jardin, Neal Kurfiss, Anthony Tanbakuchi, James Johnson, Gloria Putnam

Proceedings Volume 5301, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.530882

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Quantum efficiency, Sensors, Field effect transistors, Electrodes, Microlens, Manufacturing, Etching, Image processing, Oxides

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Proceedings Article | 16 May 2003 Paper

Paper

Adaptive pixel defect correction

Albert Theuwissen, Anthony Tanbakuchi, Arjen van der Sijde, Bart Dillen, Wim de Haan

Proceedings Volume 5017, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.499223

KEYWORDS: Image sensors, Sensors, Detection and tracking algorithms, Digital signal processing, Reconstruction algorithms, Image quality, Optical filters, Tolerancing, Reflectivity, Error analysis

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