Optics and Photonics
Our data and instrumentation help designers understand the fundamental physics of new systems, validate aeronautics computational and life models, and improve optical space communications for human and robotic explorations.
Overview
Our data leads to improved designs, validation and verification of systems performance, increased communications, safety and security, and reduced design cycle times for many of the core technologies developed at NASA.
Optical Communications
Free Space Communications
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- Optical Teletennas
- Photonic Lanterns
- High Efficiency Optical Communication Waveforms for Deep Space Applications
- Single Photon Detectors
- High Data Rate for Deep Space & Near Earth
- Photon Counting Ground Receiver
- Atmospheric Propagation Modeling and Emulation
- Relay: A Laser-Based Space Communications Game
Presentation on Space Communications Technology by Dr. Daniel Raible, PhD
Quantum Communications
- Quantum Entanglement
- Pulsed photon Pairs
- Quantum Sensor Arrays
- Quantum Key Distribution
- Quantum Communications Project (Space Communications and Navigation)
- Quantum Communication Research Gallery
Video about exciting work in quantum technologies and quantum’s impact in everyday life.
Optical Diagnostics
Flow/Noise Diagnostics
- Particle imaging Velocimetry (PIV
- Background Oriented Schlieren
- Rayleigh Scattering
- PIV Tomography
- Combustion diagnostics
- Raman Diagnostics
Surface Diagnostics
- Temperature Sensitive Paint
- Pressure Sensitive Paint
- Stress Sensitive Film
Engine Icing
- Light Extinction Tomography
- Light Extinction Probes
- Raman Spectroscopy
- Impedance Sensor
Photonics and Health Monitoring
- Microwave Blade Tip Clearance & Tip Timing
- Phosphor Thermography
Luminescence-based Temperature Mapping Sensing Systems by Dr. Jeffrey Eldridge, PhD
- Smart Coatings for Optical Health Monitoring
- Self diagnostic Accelerometer
- Hyperspectral Imaging
- GRC Hyperspectral Imaging of Harmful Algal Blooms in Lake Erie
Video journal about using the hyperspectral imager to capture water quality data from the NASA Glenn twin otter test aircraft.
Contacts
Area | POC | Phone | Resource |
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Chief | Margaret (Meg) L Nazario, PhD | 216-433-8665 | Publications |
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Atmospheric Propagation Modeling and Emulation, Quantum Entanglement, Quantum Sensor Arrays | Yousef (Joey) Chahine, PhD | 216-433-6649 | Publications |
High-Efficiency Optical Communication Waveforms for Deep Space Applications | Jennifer N Downey | 216-433-6521 | Publications |
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Phosphor Thermography, Smart Coatings for Optical Health Monitoring | Jeffrey I Eldridge, PhD | 216-433-6074 | Publications |
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Rayleigh Scattering | Amy F. Fagan (Mielke), PhD | 216-433-6757 | Publications |
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Rare Earth Spectroscopy, Quantum Optical Materials and Devices, Laser Physics, and Computational Solid-State Physics | Daniel Hart, PhD | 216-433-2967 | Publications |
Single-Photon Detectors, Quantum Entanglement, Pulsed photon Pairs, Quantum Sensor Arrays | Evan J Katz, PhD | 216-433-6557 | Publications |
Quantum Entanglement, Pulsed photon Pairs, Quantum Sensor Arrays, Self diagnostic Accelerometer, Hyperspectral Imaging | John Lekki, Ph.D. | 216-433-5650 | Publications |
Quantum Optical Devices, Quantum Information Systems | Nathaniel C Wilson | 216-433-3148 | |
Background Oriented Schlieren, Temperature Sensitive Paint, Pressure Sensitive Paint, Light Extinction Tomography | Jonathon D Ponder | 216-433-2816 | Publications |
High Data Rate for Deep Space & Near Earth | Daniel Raible, PhD | 216-433-3367 | Publications |
Photonic Lanterns, Single-Photon Detectors, Atmospheric Propagation Modeling and Emulation | Sarah (Sadie) Tedder, PhD | 216-433-6591 | Publications |
Self-diagnostic Accelerometer, Hyperspectral Imaging | Roger Tokars | 216-433-8771 | Publications |
PIV Tomography, Background Oriented Schlieren, Particle imaging Velocimetry (PIV), Raman Diagnostics | Mark P. Wernet, PhD | 216-433-3752 | Publications |
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Space Weather Monitoring Instrumentation, Radiation Detection, Optical Trapping and Micromanipulation, Optical Whispering Gallery Modes, Fiber Bragg Gratings, Background Oriented Schlieren | Susan Wrbanek | 216-433-2006 | Publications |
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Optical Communications and Optical Modeling | Adam Wroblewski, PhD | 216-433-3816 | Publications |
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