Prof. Pierre Ambs Profile

Prof. Pierre Ambs

Professor at Univ de Haute Alsace

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Publications (28)

Proceedings Article | 1 May 2014 Paper

Design of single layer subwavelength diffractive optical element (G-Fresnel) for spectrum splitting and beam concentration

Abbas Albarazanchi, Philippe Gerard, Pierre Ambs, Patrick Meyrueis

Proceedings Volume 9131, 913126 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2052846

KEYWORDS: Solar cells, Diffraction gratings, Fresnel lenses, Diffraction, Finite-difference time-domain method, Optical design, Diffractive optical elements, Near field optics, Photovoltaics, Radio propagation

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Proceedings Article | 31 December 2009 Paper

A short history of optical computing: rise, decline, and evolution

Pierre Ambs

Proceedings Volume 7388, 73880H (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.849816

KEYWORDS: Spatial light modulators, Optical computing, Optical signal processing, Optical correlators, Computing systems, Holography, Data processing, Fourier transforms, Computer generated holography, Liquid crystals

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Proceedings Article | 6 May 2008 Paper

Advances in LCoS SLM characterization for improved optical performance in image processing

Joaquin Otón, María Millán, Pierre Ambs, Elisabet Pérez-Cabré

Proceedings Volume 7000, 70001V (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.783587

KEYWORDS: Spatial light modulators, Phase shift keying, Phase modulation, Liquid crystal on silicon, Calibration, Diffraction, Phase shifts, Wavefronts, Diffraction gratings, Liquid crystals

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 March 2008

High-speed degree-of-polarization imaging with a ferroelectric liquid-crystal modulator

Alberic Jaulin, Laurent Bigue, Pierre Ambs

OE, Vol. 47, Issue 03, 033201, (March 2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.2894811

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Modulators, Polarimetry, Polarizers, Cameras, CCD cameras, Adhesives, Ferroelectric LCDs, Liquid crystals, CMOS cameras

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Proceedings Article | 14 June 2006 Paper

Characterization and applications of a pure phase reflective liquid crystal spatial light modulator

Joaquín Pérez, Pierre Ambs

Proceedings Volume 6254, 62540N (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.679921

KEYWORDS: Spatial light modulators, Wavefronts, Liquid crystals, Phase modulation, Wavefront distortions, Phase shift keying, Phase compensation, Phase shifts, Diffractive optical elements, Reflectivity

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Proceedings Article | 25 April 2006 Paper

Implementation of a high-speed imaging polarimeter using a liquid crystal ferroelectric modulator

Albéric Jaulin, Laurent Bigué, Pierre Ambs

Proceedings Volume 6189, 618912 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.661688

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Modulators, Polarizers, Polarimetry, Cameras, Image quality, Liquid crystals, Ferroelectric LCDs, CMOS cameras, High speed imaging

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Proceedings Article | 13 October 2005 Paper

Laser-induced damage behaviour of different kind of germanium

K. Diener, L. Gernandt, J.-P. Moeglin, P. Ambs

Proceedings Volume 5989, 59890G (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.628966

KEYWORDS: Germanium, Laser irradiation, Temperature metrology, Laser damage threshold, Nd:YAG lasers, Laser induced damage, Pulsed laser operation, Moire patterns, 3D modeling, Optical simulations

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 November 2004 Open Access

Diffractive Optics

Yunlong Sheng, Pierre Ambs

OE, Vol. 43, Issue 11, (November 2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.1813443

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Proceedings Article | 22 October 2004 Paper

Two approaches, coherent and incoherent, for the optical implementation of active contours

Pierre Ambs, Eric Hueber, Alexis Matwyschuk, Laurent Bigue, Frank Christnacher

Proceedings Volume 5557, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.561058

KEYWORDS: Image processing, Spatial light modulators, Optical correlators, Active optics, Image segmentation, Optical tracking, Image filtering, Cameras, Optical filters, Electronic filtering

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Proceedings Article | 15 October 2004 Paper

Implementation of diffractive optical elements onto liquid crystal devices

Pierre Ambs, Laurent Bigue, Eric Hueber

Proceedings Volume 5518, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.559436

KEYWORDS: Spatial light modulators, Liquid crystals, Computer generated holography, Diffractive optical elements, Speckle, Modulation, Phase modulation, Diffraction, Binary data, Analog electronics

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Proceedings Article | 15 July 2004 Paper

Study of the influence of the Nd:YAG laser irradiation on the thermal-optical parameters of germanium

K. Diener, L. Gernandt, Jean-Pierre Moeglin, Pierre Ambs

Proceedings Volume 5506, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.579996

KEYWORDS: Germanium, Nd:YAG lasers, Temperature metrology, Laser damage threshold, Laser irradiation, Laser energy, Pyrometry, Moire patterns, Laser induced damage, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 4 June 2004 Paper

Dynamic diffractive optical elements displayed on spatial light modulators

Pierre Ambs, Laurent Bigue, Rostislav Rokitski, Yeshaiahu Fainman

Proceedings Volume 5477, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.560139

KEYWORDS: Spatial light modulators, Computer generated holography, Diffractive optical elements, Binary data, Multiplexing, Speckle, Analog electronics, Modulation, Computer programming, Video

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Proceedings Article | 10 November 2003 Paper

Analysis of an optical target tracking system implementing a snake-based segmentation

Alexis Matwyschuk, Pierre Ambs, Frank Christnacher

Proceedings Volume 5181, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.508277

KEYWORDS: Optical tracking, Cameras, Image filtering, Spatial light modulators, Iris recognition, Optical filters, Electronic filtering, Optical correlators, Detection and tracking algorithms, Polarization

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Proceedings Article | 30 November 2001 Paper

Characterization of an analog ferroelectric spatial light modulator: application to dynamic diffractive optical elements and optical information processing

Pierre Ambs, Laurent Bigue

Proceedings Volume 10302, 103020I (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.449680

KEYWORDS: Analog electronics, Diffractive optical elements, Optical signal processing, Spatial light modulators, Liquid crystals, Data processing, Phase modulation, Video, Ferroelectric LCDs, Amplitude modulation

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Proceedings Article | 20 March 2001 Paper

Optical implementation of a snake-based segmentation with an incoherent correlator

Eric Hueber, Laurent Bigue, Philippe Refregier, Pierre Ambs

Proceedings Volume 4387, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.421128

KEYWORDS: Image segmentation, Optical correlators, Image processing, Spatial light modulators, Optoelectronics, Target detection, Cameras, Convolution, Binary data, Image processing algorithms and systems

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Proceedings Article | 24 May 2000 Paper

Diffractive optical element design: toward a unified multicriteria approach

Laurent Bigue, Pierre Ambs

Proceedings Volume 4089, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.386881

KEYWORDS: Diffractive optical elements, Optical design, Binary data, Diffraction, Reconstruction algorithms, Signal to noise ratio, Optical components, Algorithm development, Algorithms, Computer generated holography

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Proceedings Article | 2 June 1999 Open Access

Dynamic computer-generated hologram displayed on a spatial light modulator for information processing

Pierre Ambs, Laurent Bigue, Christophe Stolz

Proceedings Volume 10296, 1029608 (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.365918

KEYWORDS: Computer generated holography, Data processing, Diffractive optical elements, Spatial light modulators, Phase shift keying, Amplitude modulation, Crystals, Computer simulations

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Proceedings Article | 9 October 1998 Paper

Optoelectronic system for space-variant signal and image processing

Paul Shames, Sophie Laut, Pierre Ambs, Yeshaiahu Fainman

Proceedings Volume 3466, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.326794

KEYWORDS: Image processing, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Holograms, Clocks, Optoelectronics, Computer generated holography, Transform theory, Image filtering, Sensors, Computing systems

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Proceedings Article | 22 May 1998 Paper

Efficient numerical method for characterizing diffraction gratings

Rene Somas, Laurent Bigue, Pierre Ambs

Proceedings Volume 3490, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.308855

KEYWORDS: Diffraction gratings, Numerical analysis, Polarization, Modulation, Inverse problems, Diffraction, Computing systems, Holography, Differential equations, Phase shift keying

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Proceedings Article | 22 May 1998 Paper

Multiresolution implementation of optimal trade-off correlation filters

Laurent Bigue, Pierre Ambs

Proceedings Volume 3490, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.308958

KEYWORDS: Image filtering, Signal to noise ratio, Optimal filtering, Optical filters, Computer generated holography, Binary data, Optical correlators, Electronic filtering, Resistance, Holography

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Proceedings Article | 1 April 1998 Paper

Matrix of 64x64 computer-generated holograms for an optical Hough transform processor

Sophie Laut, Fang Xu, Pierre Ambs, Yeshaiahu Fainman

Proceedings Volume 3402, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.304947

KEYWORDS: Computer generated holography, Holograms, Hough transforms, Etching, Reconstruction algorithms, Spatial light modulators, Binary data, Chemical elements, Algorithm development, Optical lithography

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Proceedings Article | 27 December 1996 Paper

Characterization of coding domains by optimally implementing optimal trade-off (OT) filters in the joint transform correlator

Laurent Bigue, Michel Fraces, Pierre Ambs

Proceedings Volume 2969, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.262625

KEYWORDS: Optimal filtering, Optical correlators, Joint transforms, Spatial light modulators, Signal to noise ratio, Optical filters, Algorithm development, Image filtering, Amplitude modulation, Phase only filters

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Proceedings Article | 28 August 1995 Paper

Synthetic discriminant estimating filter using complex constraints

Laurent Bigue, Michel Fraces, Pierre Ambs

Proceedings Volume 2565, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.217653

KEYWORDS: Image filtering, Optical filters, Optical correlators, Superposition, Interferometry, Modulation, Joint transforms, Phase shift keying, Optical pattern recognition, Optimal filtering

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Proceedings Article | 1 April 1992 Paper

Motionless head for parallel readout optical disk

Philippe Marchand, Ashok Krishnamoorthy, Kristopher Urquhart, Pierre Ambs, Sadik Esener, Sing Lee

Proceedings Volume 1662, (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.58507

KEYWORDS: Holograms, Optical discs, Computer programming, 3D image reconstruction, Binary data, Content addressable memory, Head, Fourier transforms, Diffraction, Optoelectronics

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Proceedings Article | 1 November 1991 Paper

Joint transform correlator using nonlinear ferroelectric liquid-crystal spatial light modulator

A. Kohler, B. Fracasso, Pierre Ambs, Jean-Louis de Bougrenet de la Tocnaye

Proceedings Volume 1564, (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.49714

KEYWORDS: Optically addressed spatial light modulators, Optical correlators, Ferroelectric LCDs, Nonlinear optics, Switches, Joint transforms, Optical signal processing, Binary data, Switching, Nonlinear response

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Proceedings Article | 1 September 1991 Paper

Design of a motionless head for parallel readout optical disk

Philippe Marchand, Ashok Krishnamoorthy, Pierre Ambs, Julien Gresser, Sadik Esener, Sing Lee

Proceedings Volume 1505, (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.47010

KEYWORDS: Holograms, Optical discs, Computer programming, Binary data, Head, Content addressable memory, Computer architecture, Optoelectronics, 3D image reconstruction, Computer generated holography

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