Prof. Francesco Simoni Profile

Prof. Francesco Simoni

Professor at Univ Politecnica delle Marche

SPIE Involvement:

Conference Program Committee | Author

Publications (20)

Proceedings Article | 8 June 2023 Presentation

Heliconical cholesteric liquid crystals as advanced optoelectronic materials

Francesco Simoni

Proceedings Volume PC12584, PC125840E (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2665053

KEYWORDS: Liquid crystals, Optoelectronics, Control systems, Transmittance, Polarization, Photonic devices, Photonic crystals, Photonic crystal devices, Optical properties, Optical components

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Proceedings Article | 20 August 2020 Presentation

Nonlinear optics with heliconical cholesterics

Francesco Simoni

Proceedings Volume 11472, 1147207 (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2567497

KEYWORDS: Nonlinear optics, Molecular interactions, Liquid crystals, Modulation, Polarization

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Proceedings Article | 23 September 2016 Open Access

Light-induced effects in liquid crystals: recent developments

F. Simoni, L. Lucchetti

Proceedings Volume 9940, 994006 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2235912

KEYWORDS: Liquid crystals, Nonlinear optics, Optical tweezers, Modulation, Particles, Polarization, Anisotropy, Dielectrics, Molecules, Refractive index

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Proceedings Article | 23 September 2016 Presentation + Paper

All-optical phase shifter with photovoltaic liquid crystal cell

L. Lucchetti, K. Kushnir, F. Ciciulla, A. Zaltron, G. Bettella, G. Pozza, C. Sada, V. Reshetnyak, F. Simoni

Proceedings Volume 9940, 99400G (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2235580

KEYWORDS: Liquid crystals, Phase shifts, Crystals, Geometrical optics, Lithium niobate, Photovoltaics, Solar cells, Iron, Signal detection, Ions

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Proceedings Article | 20 August 2015 Presentation + Paper

Periodic nanostructures for tunable thin optics

L. Criante, F. Di Fonzo, F. Fumagalli, G. Lanzani, L. Passoni, F. Scotognella, F. Simoni

Proceedings Volume 9558, 95580O (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2187050

KEYWORDS: Photonic crystals, Fabrication, Nanostructures, Modulation, Liquid crystals, Refractive index, Nanolithography, Crystals, Oxides, Multilayers

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Proceedings Article | 3 October 2014 Paper

Light-induced effects in dye-doped liquid crystals: role of space charges

F. Simoni, L. Lucchetti

Proceedings Volume 9182, 918204 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2059039

KEYWORDS: Liquid crystals, Polarization, Molecules, Adsorption, Nonlinear response, Laser beam diagnostics, Absorption, Coating, Signal processing, Modulation

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Proceedings Article | 18 August 2010 Paper

Optical trapping in liquid crystals

F. Simoni, L. Lucchetti, L. Criante, F. Bracalente, F. Aieta

Proceedings Volume 7775, 77750F (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.860517

KEYWORDS: Particles, Optical tweezers, Liquid crystals, Silica, Refractive index, Nonlinear optics, Distortion, Phase shifts, Optical trapping, Spherical lenses

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Proceedings Article | 26 August 2008 Paper

Novel blue sensitive polymeric materials for optical data storage

R. Castagna, L. Criante, F. Vita, D. Lucchetta, S. Frohmann, T. Feid, S. Orlic, F. Simoni

Proceedings Volume 7053, 70530J (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.797992

KEYWORDS: Polymers, Polymerization, Diffraction, Holography, Absorbance, Optical storage, Refractive index, Data storage, Ocean optics, Diffraction gratings

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 January 2008 Open Access

Distance optical sensor for quantitative endoscopy

Agnese Lucesoli, Luigino Criante, Bruno Farabollini, Floriano Bonifazi, Francesco Simoni, Tullio Rozzi

JBO, Vol. 13, Issue 01, 010504, (January 2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.2870138

KEYWORDS: Endoscopy, Distance measurement, Endoscopes, Sensors, Signal detection, Optical sensors, Tissues, Fiber optics sensors, Fiber optics, Interferometry

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Proceedings Article | 18 September 2007 Paper

New composite blue sensitive materials for high resolution optical data storage

L. Criante, R. Castagna, F. Vita, D. Lucchetta, F. Simoni, S. Frohmann, T. Feid, S. Orlic

Proceedings Volume 6657, 665704 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.736010

KEYWORDS: Holography, Optical storage, Diffraction, Diffraction gratings, Composites, Refractive index, Modulation, Polymers, Polymerization, Optical resolution

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Proceedings Article | 12 September 2007 Paper

Optical properties of organic-based periodic structures

Daniele E. Lucchetta, Francesco Vita, Riccardo Castagna, Oriano Francescangeli, Francesco Simoni

Proceedings Volume 6654, 66540M (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.733630

KEYWORDS: Polymers, Liquid crystals, Optical properties, Diffraction, Holography, Dielectrics, Scattering, Polarization, Scanning electron microscopy, Organic materials

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Proceedings Article | 9 June 2006 Paper

Spectral analysis of shrinkage in holographic materials suitable for optical storage applications

Luigino Criante, K. Beev, Daniele Lucchetta, Francesco Simoni

Proceedings Volume 6252, 62520G (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.676538

KEYWORDS: Optical storage, Holography, Photopolymerization, Polymers, Polymerization, Holographic materials, Diffraction, Liquid crystals, Diffraction gratings, Spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 9 June 2006 Paper

New holographic gratings recorded in polymer-dispersed liquid crystals

K. Beev, L. Criante, D. Lucchetta, F. Simoni, S. Sainov

Proceedings Volume 6252, 62522B (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.677298

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Holography, Liquid crystals, Prisms, Diffraction gratings, Polymers, Spatial frequencies, Beam splitters, Diffraction, Refractive index

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Proceedings Article | 1 September 2005 Paper

Characterization of polymeric materials for microholographic data storage

L. Criante, K. Beev, D. Lucchetta, F. Simoni, S. Frohmann, S. Orlic

Proceedings Volume 5939, 59390C (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.614833

KEYWORDS: Diffraction, Diffraction gratings, Polymers, Modulation, Mirrors, Data storage, Optical storage, Holography, Polymerization, Liquid crystals

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Proceedings Article | 12 December 2002 Paper

Light-induced anchoring and reorientation effects in dye-doped liquid crystals

Oriano Francescangeli, Liana Lucchetti, Francesco Simoni, Sergei Slussarenko, E. Ouskova, Yuri Reznikov, S. Shiyanovskii, John West

Proceedings Volume 4799, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.453274

KEYWORDS: Molecules, Adsorption, Liquid crystals, Polarization, Laser beam diagnostics, Polymers, Absorption, Ultraviolet radiation, Anisotropy, Glasses

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Proceedings Article | 11 December 2001 Paper

Liquid crystalline materials for spatial light modulation

Liana Lucchetti, D. Lucchetta, Ridvan Karapinar, A. Manni, Francesco Simoni

Proceedings Volume 4463, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.449954

KEYWORDS: Liquid crystals, Spatial light modulators, Diffraction gratings, Liquids, Crystals, Polymers, Electro optics, Modulation, Nonlinear response, Diffraction

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Proceedings Article | 8 November 2001 Paper

Optical nonlinearities of liquid crystals controlled by surfaces

Liana Lucchetti, D. Lucchetta, Oriano Francescangeli, Francesco Simoni

Proceedings Volume 4457, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.447747

KEYWORDS: Liquid crystals, Phase shifts, Nonlinear optics, Signal detection, Nonlinear response, Polarization, Refractive index, Laser beam diagnostics, Absorption

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Proceedings Article | 15 May 2001 Paper

Thermo-optical effects and fiber optic sensing device based on polymer dispersed liquid crystals

Luigi Sirleto, Giancarlo Righini, Leonardo Ciaccheri, Mahmoud Rish, Francesco Simoni

Proceedings Volume 4277, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.426823

KEYWORDS: Liquid crystals, Sensors, Polymers, Fiber optics sensors, Optical fibers, Refractive index, Temperature metrology, Modulation, Optical components, Switches

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Proceedings Article | 14 April 2000 Paper

Self-transparency effect of a laser beam propagating in a polymer dispersal liquid crystal

Lucia Petti, Pasquale Mormile, Pellegrino Musto, Giuseppe Ragosta, Francesco Simoni

Proceedings Volume 3927, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.382082

KEYWORDS: Liquid crystals, Polymers, Refractive index, Light scattering, Temperature metrology, Switching, Laser beam propagation, Optical switching, Thermal effects, Scattering

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Proceedings Article | 1 February 1998 Paper

Light-induced anchoring and memory effects in dye-doped liquid crystals

Francesco Simoni, Oriano Francescangeli, I. Pepe, Yuri Reznikov, Sergei Slussarenko

Proceedings Volume 3318, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.299983

KEYWORDS: Liquid crystals, Polarization, Spatial resolution, Laser beam diagnostics, Holography, Glasses, Diffraction gratings, Diffraction, Data storage, Binary data

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Conference Committee Involvement (24)

Liquid Crystals XXIX

3 August 2025 | San Diego, California, United States

Liquid Crystals XXVIII

18 August 2024 | San Diego, California, United States

Liquid Crystals XXVII

21 August 2023 | San Diego, California, United States

Liquid Crystals XXVI

22 August 2022 | San Diego, California, United States

Liquid Crystals XXV

1 August 2021 | San Diego, California, United States

Liquid Crystals XXIV

24 August 2020 | Online Only, California, United States

Liquid Crystals XXIII

11 August 2019 | San Diego, California, United States

Liquid Crystals XXII

19 August 2018 | San Diego, California, United States

Liquid Crystals XXI

6 August 2017 | San Diego, California, United States

Liquid Crystals XX

28 August 2016 | San Diego, California, United States

Liquid Crystals XIX

9 August 2015 | San Diego, California, United States

Liquid Crystals XVIII

17 August 2014 | San Diego, California, United States

Liquid Crystals XVII

25 August 2013 | San Diego, California, United States

Liquid Crystals XVI

12 August 2012 | San Diego, California, United States

Liquid Crystals XV

21 August 2011 | San Diego, California, United States

Liquid Crystals XIV

1 August 2010 | San Diego, California, United States

Liquid Crystals XIII

2 August 2009 | San Diego, California, United States

Liquid Crystals XII

11 August 2008 | San Diego, California, United States

Liquid Crystals XI

26 August 2007 | San Diego, California, United States

Liquid Crystals X

13 August 2006 | San Diego, California, United States

Photonics North 2006

19 June 2006 | Quebec City, Canada

Liquid Crystals IX

31 July 2005 | San Diego, California, United States

Liquid Crystals VIII

2 August 2004 | Denver, Colorado, United States

Liquid Crystals VII

5 August 2003 | San Diego, California, United States

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