Dr. Brian F. Aull Profile

Dr. Brian F. Aull

Technical Staff Member at MIT Lincoln Lab

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Publications (23)

Proceedings Article | 15 June 2023 Presentation

Presentation

A 256-channel SPAD detector for time-gated fNIRS and DCS

Jonathan Richardson, Tom Cheng, Marco Renna, George Jordy, Matthew Stamplis, Ana-Maria Mandrilla Vacca, Michael Bradshaw, Eric Ringdahl, Brian Aull, Megan Blackwell, Erik Duerr, Mitchell Robinson, Stefan Carp, Maria-Angelica Franceschini

Proceedings Volume PC12512, PC1251208 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2666270

KEYWORDS: Single photon avalanche diodes, Sensors, Readout integrated circuits, Silicon, Spectroscopy, Sensor performance, Photons, Near infrared spectroscopy, Functional imaging, Field programmable gate arrays

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Proceedings Article | 9 March 2023 Presentation

Presentation

High-fidelity trapped-ion state detection with an integrated avalanche photodiode

Robert McConnell, David Reens, Michael Collins, Joseph Ciampi, Dave Kharas, Brian Aull, Kevan Donlon, Colin Bruzewicz, Bradley Felton, Jules Stuart, Robert Niffenegger, Philip Rich, Danielle Braje, Kevin Ryu, John Chiaverini

Proceedings Volume PC12447, PC1244727 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2657368

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Proceedings Article | 30 May 2022 Presentation + Paper

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Geiger-mode avalanche photodiode arrays fabricated on SOI engineered-substrates

Kevin Ryu, Brian Aull, Michael Collins, Noah Pestana, Joseph Ciampi, Rabindra Das, Kevan Donlon, Hermanus Pretorius, Meera Punjiya, Alex McIntosh, Erik Duerr

Proceedings Volume 12089, 120890C (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2618610

KEYWORDS: Semiconducting wafers, Silicon, Readout integrated circuits, Wafer bonding, Sensors, Avalanche photodiodes, Single photon detectors, LIDAR

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Proceedings Article | 30 May 2022 Presentation + Paper

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Mitigation of optical crosstalk in Geiger-mode avalanche photodiode arrays for lidar

Brian Aull, Michael Collins, Kevan Donlan, Joseph Ciampi, Meera Punjiya, K. Alexander McIntosh, Kevin Ryu, Deborah Woods

Proceedings Volume 12089, 120890E (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2618169

KEYWORDS: Semiconducting wafers, Capacitance, Avalanche photodiodes, Sensors, Silicon, LIDAR, Zemax, Readout integrated circuits, Ray tracing, Data modeling

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Proceedings Article | 30 May 2022 Presentation

Presentation

A novel 32x32 InP/ InGaAs SPAD array for multi-channel time-gated diffuse correlation spectroscopy

Marco Renna, Jonathan Richardson, George Jordy, Tom Cheng, Eric Ringdahl, Mitchell Robinson, Nisan Ozana, Niyom Lue, Brian Aull, Stefan Carp, Erik Duerr, Maria Angela Franceschini, Megan Blackwell

Proceedings Volume PC12089, PC120890E (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2619112

KEYWORDS: Indium gallium arsenide, Spectroscopes, Sensors, Photons, Tissue optics, Spectroscopy, Imaging systems, Head, Brain, Single photon detectors

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Proceedings Article | 30 May 2022 Presentation + Paper

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A direct-detection LIDAR detector for the Europa lander concept

Meera Punjiya, Kevin Ryu, Brian Aull, K. Alexander McIntosh, Kevan Donlon, Mike Brattain, Hermanus Pretorius, Denis Nothern, Noah Pestana, Thomas Karolyshyn, Jorgo Mihallari, Zachary Kranefeld, Erik Duerr, Anup Katake, Alejandro Miguel San Martin

Proceedings Volume 12089, 1208903 (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2618800

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Silicon, Readout integrated circuits, LIDAR, Microlens array, Avalanche photodetectors, Silica, Aluminum nitride, Tolerancing, Reticles

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Proceedings Article | 2 March 2022 Presentation

Presentation

Design and characterization of a multi-channel time-gated diffuse correlation spectroscopy system at 1064nm

Marco Renna, Jonathan Richardson, George Jordy, Tom Cheng, Mitchell Robinson, Nisan Ozana, Dibbyan Mazumder, Niyom Lue, Brian Aull, Bernhard Zimmerman, Stefan Carp, Erik Duerr, David Boas, Maria Angela Franceschini, Megan Blackwell

Proceedings Volume PC11959, PC1195908 (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2610207

KEYWORDS: Spectroscopes, Spectroscopy, Sensors, Photons, Imaging systems, Head, Single photon detectors, Single photon, Sensor performance, Semiconductor lasers

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Proceedings Article | 9 June 2021 Presentation + Paper

Presentation + Paper

Probabilistic processing of Geiger-mode avalanche photodiode arrays for background rate measurements

H. Pretorius, B. Aull, H. Clark, J. MacDonald, N. Pestana, K. McIntosh, E. Duerr, A. Katake, J. Mumolo

Proceedings Volume 11721, 117210S (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2588469

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Avalanche photodiodes, Imaging systems, Detection and tracking algorithms, Sensor performance, Error analysis, Binary data

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Proceedings Article | 9 March 2020 Presentation

Presentation

Novel detector solutions for diffuse correlation spectroscopy at 1064 nm (Conference Presentation)

Megan Blackwell, Robert Berger, George Jordy, Jonathan Frechette, Brian Aull, Erik Duerr, Mitchell Robinson, Davide Tamborini, Stefan Carp, Maria Angela Franceschini

Proceedings Volume 11239, 112390E (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2545178

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Spectroscopy, Photodetectors, Signal to noise ratio, Single photon detectors, Readout integrated circuits, Integrated circuit design, Quenching (fluorescence), Computer simulations, Performance modeling

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Proceedings Article | 13 May 2019 Paper

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Rapid prototyping of single-photon-sensitive backside-illuminated silicon avalanche photodiode arrays

Kevin Ryu, K. Alexander McIntosh, Steven Rabe, Joseph Ciampi, Renee Lambert, Rabindra Das, Bradley Felton, David Volfson, Christopher Leitz, Daniel Schuette, Brian Aull

Proceedings Volume 10980, 109800L (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2520798

KEYWORDS: Avalanche photodetectors, Semiconducting wafers, Silicon, Readout integrated circuits, Etching, Oxides, Avalanche photodiodes, Sensors, Wet etching, Wafer bonding

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Proceedings Article | 18 September 2018 Presentation + Paper

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Large-format image sensors based on custom Geiger-mode avalanche photodiode arrays

Brian Aull, Erik Duerr, Jonathan Frechette, K. Alexander McIntosh, Daniel Schuette, Vyshi Suntharalingam, Richard Younger

Proceedings Volume 10729, 107290B (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2322656

KEYWORDS: Avalanche photodetectors, Silicon, Sensors, LIDAR, Semiconducting wafers, Image sensors, Image processing, Imaging systems, Wafer bonding, Avalanche photodiodes

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Proceedings Article | 13 May 2015 Paper

Paper

Silicon Geiger-mode avalanche photodiode arrays for photon-starved imaging

Brian Aull

Proceedings Volume 9492, 94920M (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2179794

KEYWORDS: Avalanche photodetectors, Silicon, Photons, Semiconducting wafers, LIDAR, Imaging systems, Imaging arrays, Sensors, Avalanche photodiodes, Wavefront sensors

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Proceedings Article | 16 September 2011 Paper

Paper

Silicon single photon imaging detectors

D. Figer, B. Aull, D. Schuette, B. Hanold, K. Kolb, J. Lee

Proceedings Volume 8155, 81551C (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.898570

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Avalanche photodetectors, Image sensors, Signal to noise ratio, Signal detection, Electrons, Silicon, Charge-coupled devices, Single photon, Photodetectors

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Proceedings Article | 15 September 2011 Paper

Paper

A photon-counting detector for exoplanet missions

D. Figer, J. Lee, B. Hanold, B. Aull, J. Gregory, D. Schuette

Proceedings Volume 8151, 81510K (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.893655

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Exoplanets, Signal to noise ratio, Silicon, Planets, Radiation effects, Avalanche photodetectors, Photodetectors, Imaging spectroscopy, Particles

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Proceedings Article | 13 May 2011 Paper

Paper

MBE back-illuminated silicon Geiger-mode avalanche photodiodes for enhanced ultraviolet response

Daniel Schuette, Richard Westhoff, Joseph Ciampi, Gayatri Perlin, Douglas Young, Brian Aull, Robert Reich, David Shaver

Proceedings Volume 8033, 80330D (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.887736

KEYWORDS: Silicon, Sensors, Semiconducting wafers, Avalanche photodetectors, Ultraviolet radiation, Avalanche photodiodes, Quantum efficiency, Photons, Wafer bonding, Reflectivity

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Proceedings Article | 28 July 2010 Paper

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Adaptive optics wavefront sensors based on photon-counting detector arrays

Brian Aull, Daniel Schuette, Robert Reich, Robert Johnson

Proceedings Volume 7736, 773610 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.858006

KEYWORDS: Avalanche photodetectors, Sensors, Adaptive optics, Photons, Wavefront sensors, Silicon, Diodes, Digital electronics, LIDAR, Boron

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Proceedings Article | 28 April 2010 Paper

Paper

Hybridization process for back-illuminated silicon Geiger-mode avalanche photodiode arrays

Daniel Schuette, Richard Westhoff, Andrew Loomis, Douglas Young, Joseph Ciampi, Brian Aull, Robert Reich

Proceedings Volume 7681, 76810P (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.849356

KEYWORDS: Semiconducting wafers, Silicon, Sensors, Readout integrated circuits, Signal processing, Oxides, Quartz, Wafer bonding, Back illuminated sensors, Quantum efficiency

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Proceedings Article | 14 May 2007 Paper

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Jigsaw phase III: a miniaturized airborne 3-D imaging laser radar with photon-counting sensitivity for foliage penetration

Mohan Vaidyanathan, Steven Blask, Thomas Higgins, William Clifton, Daniel Davidsohn, Ryan Carson, Van Reynolds, Joanne Pfannenstiel, Richard Cannata, Richard Marino, John Drover, Robert Hatch, David Schue, Robert Freehart, Greg Rowe, James Mooney, Carl Hart, Byron Stanley, Joseph McLaughlin, Eui-In Lee, Jack Berenholtz, Brian Aull, John Zayhowski, Alex Vasile, Prem Ramaswami, Kevin Ingersoll, Thomas Amoruso, Imran Khan, William Davis, Richard Heinrichs

Proceedings Volume 6550, 65500N (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.722880

KEYWORDS: Sensors, LIDAR, 3D image processing, 3D acquisition, Target detection, Imaging systems, Image processing, Control systems, Image sensors, Data processing

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Proceedings Article | 25 October 2005 Paper

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Three-dimensional imaging with arrays of Geiger-mode avalanche photodiodes

Brian Aull, Richard Marino

Proceedings Volume 6014, 60140D (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.633531

KEYWORDS: Avalanche photodetectors, LIDAR, Sensors, Clocks, Photons, 3D image processing, Bridges, Imaging arrays, Silicon, Avalanche photodiodes

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Proceedings Article | 19 May 2005 Paper

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1-micrometer Geiger-mode detector development

J. Donnelly, K. McIntosh, D. Oakley, A. Napoleone, S. Groves, S. Vernon, L. Mahoney, K. Molvar, J. Mahan, J. Aversa, E. Duerr, Z. Liau, B. Aull, D. Shaver

Proceedings Volume 5791, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.609691

KEYWORDS: Avalanche photodetectors, Sensors, Photons, Microlens array, Silicon, LIDAR, Semiconducting wafers, Readout integrated circuits, Detector development, Quantum efficiency

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Proceedings Article | 8 June 2004 Paper

Paper

Three-dimensional imaging with arrays of Geiger-mode avalanche photodiodes

Brian Aull, Andrew Loomis, Douglas Young, Alvin Stern, Bradley Felton, Peter Daniels, Debbie Landers, Larry Retherford, Dennis Rathman, Richard Heinrichs, Richard Marino, Daniel Fouche, Marius Albota, Robert Hatch, Gregory Rowe, David Kocher, James Mooney, Michael O'Brien, Brian Player, Berton Willard, Zong-Long Liau, John Zayhowski

Proceedings Volume 5353, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.532723

KEYWORDS: Imaging arrays, Avalanche photodiodes, 3D image processing, LIDAR, Semiconductors, Photodetectors, Silicon, Avalanche photodetectors, Single photon, Digital photography

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Proceedings Article | 19 September 2001 Paper

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Three-dimensional laser radar with APD arrays

Rick Heinrichs, Brian Aull, Richard Marino, Daniel Fouche, Alexander McIntosh, John Zayhowski, Timothy Stephens, Michael O'Brien, Marius Albota

Proceedings Volume 4377, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.440098

KEYWORDS: LIDAR, Avalanche photodetectors, 3D image processing, Laser development, Sensors, Laser applications, Pulsed laser operation, Image processing, Mirrors, Semiconductor lasers

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Proceedings Article | 9 November 1993 Paper

Paper

Monolithic optoelectronic transistor: a new optical neuron device

Brian Aull, Elliott Brown, Paul Maki, Kirby Nichols, Susan Palmateer, Thomas Lind

Proceedings Volume 2026, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.163588

KEYWORDS: Modulators, Field effect transistors, Switching, Optoelectronics, Sensors, Transistors, Neural networks, Switches, Neurons, Resistance

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