Dr. Alvaro A. Cruz-Cabrera Profile

Dr. Alvaro A. Cruz-Cabrera

PMTS at Sandia National Labs

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Publications (24)

Proceedings Article | 28 May 2024 Presentation + Paper

Multispectral data fusion from high energy arcing fault experiments

Alvaro Cruz-Cabrera, Austin Glover, Ryan Flanagan

Proceedings Volume 13083, 130830G (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3023510

KEYWORDS: Aluminum, Cameras, Mid-IR, Switching, Long wavelength infrared, Infrared cameras, Clouds, Copper, Particles

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Proceedings Article | 3 May 2017 Paper

Time multiplexed spectral imaging of burning aluminum monoxide particles

A. Cruz-Cabrera, L. Sharp, B. Demosthenous, J. Kasprzak, F. Jin, J. Soos, S. Trivedi

Proceedings Volume 10210, 102100J (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2267442

KEYWORDS: Aluminum, Combustion, Particles, Cameras, Atmospheric particles, Imaging systems, High speed cameras, Video, Crystals, Multiplexing

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Proceedings Article | 9 March 2013 Paper

Practical implementation of broadband diffractive optical elements

Junoh Choi, Alvaro Cruz-Cabrera, Anthony Rynes

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 | 13 May 2011 Paper

Imaging a linearly or circularly polarized scene: micro-components and shrimp

S. Kemme, D. Scrymgeour, A. Ellis, A. Cruz-Cabrera, R. Boye, J. Wendt, T. Carter, S. Samora

Proceedings Volume 8031, 80310P (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.885278

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Polarimetry, Polarizers, Diffraction, Wave plates, Refractive index, Dielectric polarization, Imaging arrays, Staring arrays, Mid-IR

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Proceedings Article | 17 January 2011 Paper

Pixelated resonant subwavelength grating filters for greenhouse gas monitoring

David Peters, Shanalyn Kemme, Alvaro Cruz-Cabrera, Robert Boye, Chad Bustard

Proceedings Volume 7941, 794113 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.873932

KEYWORDS: Optical filters, Absorption, Zinc, Reflectivity, Carbon dioxide, Mid-IR, Germanium, Sensors, Absorption filters, Electronic filtering

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Proceedings Article | 5 May 2010 Paper

Pixelated spectral filter for integrated focal plane array in the long-wave IR

S. Kemme, R. Boye, A. Cruz-Cabrera, R. Briggs, T. Carter, S. Samora

Proceedings Volume 7679, 76791P (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.849756

KEYWORDS: Etching, Staring arrays, Semiconducting wafers, Optical filters, Long wavelength infrared, Mirrors, Thin films, Germanium, Electronic filtering, Linear filtering

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Proceedings Article | 24 February 2010 Paper

Metamaterial-inspired high-absorption surfaces for thermal infrared applications

David Peters, Paul Davids, Joel Wendt, Alvaro Cruz-Cabrera, Shanalyn Kemme, Sally Samora

Proceedings Volume 7609, 76091C (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.842191

KEYWORDS: Absorption, Dielectrics, Infrared radiation, Metals, Thermography, Sensors, Silica, Silicon, Refractive index, FSS based metamaterials

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Proceedings Article | 16 February 2010 Paper

Demonstration of thermal emission control

A. Cruz-Cabrera, S. Kemme, M. Cich, A. R. Ellis, J. Wendt, A. Rowen, S. Samora, M. Martinez, D. Scrymgeour, D. Peters

Proceedings Volume 7591, 75910P (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.842602

KEYWORDS: Gold, Silicon, Metals, High dynamic range imaging, Absorption, Thermography, Glasses, Silica, Surface plasmons, Infrared radiation

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Proceedings Article | 7 May 2009 Paper

Infrared frequency selective surfaces for sensor applications

D. Peters, G. Hadley, A. Cruz-Cabrera, L. Basilio, J. Wendt, S. Kemme, T. Carter, S. Samora

Proceedings Volume 7298, 72983L (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.818912

KEYWORDS: Metals, Infrared radiation, Staring arrays, Polarization, Gold, FSS based metamaterials, Gallium arsenide, Mid-IR, Reflectivity, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 24 February 2009 Paper

Fabrication of diffractive optics for dense optical interconnects in optical computing

A. Cruz-Cabrera, S. Kemme, J. Wendt, T. Carter, S. Samora, G. Keeler, D. Serkland

Proceedings Volume 7205, 72050M (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.811598

KEYWORDS: Diffractive optical elements, Optical fibers, Relays, Optical interconnects, Imaging systems, Optical alignment, Clocks, Mirrors, Silica, Scanning electron microscopy

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Proceedings Article | 31 March 2008 Paper

Fiber faceplates to mitigate diffraction effects in an imaging snapshot polarimeter

A. Cruz-Cabrera, S. Kemme, T. Carter

Proceedings Volume 6972, 697204 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.778533

KEYWORDS: Refractive index, Staring arrays, Cladding, Diffraction, Polarimetry, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Imaging systems, Polarization, Fiber optics, Long wavelength infrared

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Proceedings Article | 27 March 2008 Paper

Managing thermal emission: plasmon/photon coupling using diffractive optics technology

S. Kemme, A. Cruz-Cabrera, D. Peters, A. Ellis, R. Briggs, T. Carter, S. Samora

Proceedings Volume 6975, 697502 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.778529

KEYWORDS: Metals, Absorption, Plasmons, Nickel, Refractive index, Thermography, Photons, Optical design, Aluminum, Diffraction gratings

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Proceedings Article | 6 February 2008 Paper

Tailored surfaces for managing thermal emission: plasmon/photon coupling using diffractive optics technology

S. Kemme, A. Cruz-Cabrera, D. Peters, A. Ellis, T. Carter, S. Samora

Proceedings Volume 6883, 68830W (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.764096

KEYWORDS: Absorption, Metals, Nickel, Plasmons, Refractive index, Thermography, Interfaces, Optical design, Diffraction gratings, High dynamic range imaging

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Proceedings Article | 6 February 2008 Paper

Fabrication and testing of plasmonic optimized transmission and reflection coatings

A. Cruz-Cabrera, L. Basilio, D. Peters, J. Wendt, S. Kemme, S. Samora

Proceedings Volume 6883, 68830R (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.763921

KEYWORDS: Reflection, Metals, Gold, Gallium arsenide, Mid-IR, Infrared radiation, Long wavelength infrared, Absorption, Plasmonics, Reflectivity

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 January 2008

Fabrication and testing of finite aperture polarizers for determination of edge termination effects on polarimetric imaging applications at midwave infrared

Alvaro Cruz-Cabrera, Shanalyn Kemme, Joel Wendt, Robert Boye, Tony Carter, Sally Samora

JM3, Vol. 7, Issue 01, 013013, (January 2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.2842375

KEYWORDS: Polarizers, Gold, Measurement devices, Refractive index, Mid-IR, Silica, Polarimetry, Scanning electron microscopy, Staring arrays, Polarization

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Proceedings Article | 3 May 2007 Paper

Micropolarizer arrays in the MWIR for snapshot polarimetric imaging

S. Kemme, A. Cruz-Cabrera, P. Nandy, R. Boye, J. Wendt, T. Carter, S. Samora

Proceedings Volume 6556, 655604 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.720036

KEYWORDS: Polarizers, Polarization, Staring arrays, Polarimetry, Beam propagation method, Mid-IR, Signal attenuation, Refractive index, Infrared imaging, Infrared radiation

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Proceedings Article | 9 February 2007 Paper

Polarimetric imaging cross talk effects from glue separation between FPA and micropolarizer arrays at the MWIR

A. Cruz-Cabrera, S. Kemme, J. Wendt, R. Boye, T. Carter, S. Samora

Proceedings Volume 6478, 64780Q (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.702084

KEYWORDS: Polarizers, Polarization, Staring arrays, Beam propagation method, Wave propagation, Finite-difference time-domain method, Mid-IR, Diffraction, Signal attenuation, Polarimetry

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Proceedings Article | 8 February 2007 Paper

High-efficiency DOEs at large diffraction angles for quantum information and computing architectures

A. Cruz-Cabrera, S. Kemme, J. Wendt, D. Kielpinski, E. Streed, T. Carter, S. Samora

Proceedings Volume 6482, 648209 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.702133

KEYWORDS: Diffractive optical elements, Polarization, Silica, Coating, Quantum computing, Diffraction, Computer architecture, Quantum efficiency, Quantum information, Ions

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 October 2006

Fabrication and measurement of wideband achromatic waveplates for the mid-infrared region using subwavelength features

Robert Boye, Shanalyn Kemme, Joel Wendt, Alvaro Cruz-Cabrera, Gregory Vawter, Charles Alford, Tony Carter, Sally Samora

JM3, Vol. 5, Issue 04, 043007, (October 2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.2397081

KEYWORDS: Wave plates, Optical design, Etching, Polarization, Gallium arsenide, Birefringence, Polarimetry, Phase measurement, Polarizers, Metals

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Proceedings Article | 28 February 2006 Paper

Edge termination effects on finite aperture polarizers for polarimetric imaging applications at mid-wave IR

A. Cruz-Cabrera, S. Kemme, J. Wendt, R. Boye, T. Carter, S. Samora

Proceedings Volume 6126, 61260K (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.644310

KEYWORDS: Polarizers, Gold, Silica, Mid-IR, Refractive index, Polarimetry, Staring arrays, Measurement devices, Laser induced fluorescence, Diffraction

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Proceedings Article | 28 February 2006 Paper

Pixilated wideband achromatic waveplates fabricated for the mid IR using subwavelength features

R. Boye, S. Kemme, J. Wendt, A. Cruz-Cabrera, G. Vawter, C. Alford, T. Carter, S. Samora

Proceedings Volume 6127, 612709 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.646803

KEYWORDS: Wave plates, Polarization, Optical design, Etching, Birefringence, Polarimetry, Polarizers, Mid-IR, Gallium arsenide, Metals

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Proceedings Article | 23 January 2006 Paper

Fabrication issues for a chirped subwavelength form-birefringent polarization splitter

S. Kemme, J. Wendt, G. Vawter, A. Cruz-Cabrera, D. Peters, R. Boye, C. Alford, T. Carter, S. Samora

Proceedings Volume 6110, 61100J (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.646796

KEYWORDS: Etching, Polarization, Gallium arsenide, Beam splitters, Optical design, Ion beams, Ions, Argon, Aberration correction, Semiconducting wafers

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Proceedings Article | 10 November 2003 Paper

PAWS locker: a passively aligned internal wavelength locker for telecommunications lasers

Robert Boye, Robert Te Kolste, Alan Kathman, Alvaro Cruz-Cabrera, Douglas Knight, J. Barney Hammond

Proceedings Volume 5177, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.510078

KEYWORDS: Fabry–Perot interferometers, Interferometers, Sensors, Laser packaging, Control systems, Beam splitters, Phase interferometry, Calibration, Reflection, Telecommunications

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Proceedings Article | 25 October 2002 Paper

High-resolution measurement of the free spectral range of an etalon

P. Douglas Knight, Alvaro Cruz-Cabrera, Brent Bergner

Proceedings Volume 4772, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.451810

KEYWORDS: Fabry–Perot interferometers, Telecommunications, Tunable lasers, Multiplexing, Detection theory, Diodes, Calibration, Optical signal processing, Optical components, Dense wavelength division multiplexing

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