Dr. Benjamin D. Buckner Profile

Dr. Benjamin D. Buckner

image quality engineer

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schlieren imaging , light scattering , digital holography , camera calibration , image processing

Publications (16)

Proceedings Article | 3 September 2019 Presentation + Paper

Schlieren unwrapped: distortion correction in digital focusing schlieren

Benjamin Buckner, Drew L'Esperance

Proceedings Volume 11102, 111020R (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2528081

KEYWORDS: Schlieren techniques, Distortion, Cameras, Calibration, Imaging systems, Projection systems, Lenses, Digital imaging, Image processing

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Proceedings Article | 6 September 2017 Presentation + Paper

Simultaneous measurements of density field and wavefront distortions in high speed flows

Jacob George, Thomas Jenkins, James Trolinger, Cecil Hess, Benjamin Buckner

Proceedings Volume 10410, 1041006 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2275883

KEYWORDS: Wavefront distortions, Wavefronts, Rayleigh scattering, Wavefront sensors, Optical sensors, Aerodynamics, Distortion

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Proceedings Article | 23 August 2017 Presentation + Paper

Focusing schlieren systems using digitally projected grids

Drew L'Esperance, Benjamin Buckner

Proceedings Volume 10373, 103730R (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2274079

KEYWORDS: Visualization, Imaging systems, Aerodynamics, Thermal effects, Lenses, Calibration, Convection, Collimation, Mirrors, Cameras

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Proceedings Article | 1 September 2015 Paper

Background-oriented schlieren for the study of large flow fields

James Trolinger, Ben Buckner, Drew L'Esperance

Proceedings Volume 9576, 95760E (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2189534

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Imaging systems, Image processing, Refractive index, Visualization, Computing systems, Light sources, Light emitting diodes, Optical filters, Digital imaging

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Proceedings Article | 1 September 2015 Paper

Digital focusing schlieren imaging

Benjamin Buckner, James Trolinger, Drew L'Esperance

Proceedings Volume 9576, 95760C (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2189533

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Calibration, Projection systems, Imaging systems, LCDs, Analog electronics, Modulators, Optical filters, Distortion, Convection

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Proceedings Article | 18 August 2014 Paper

Microscopic contouring with low coherence interferometry endoscopy

Ben Buckner, Bauke Heeg, Tom Jenkins, James Trolinger

Proceedings Volume 9204, 920402 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2063870

KEYWORDS: Coherence (optics), Interferometry, Inspection, Transmitters, Optical inspection, Optical coatings, Beam splitters, Scattering, Metals, Interferometers

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SPIE Journal Paper | 8 August 2013

Digital synchroballistic schlieren camera for high-speed photography of bullets and rocket sleds

Ben Buckner, Drew L'Esperance

OE, Vol. 52, Issue 08, 083105, (August 2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.52.8.083105

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Streak cameras, Mirrors, Rockets, Sensors, Imaging systems, High speed photography, Digital cameras, High speed cameras, Photography

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Proceedings Article | 13 September 2012 Paper

Eliminating atmospheric optical noise through digital holography

James Trolinger, Frank Wu, Eddie Scott, Benjamin Buckner, Amit Lal

Proceedings Volume 8494, 849407 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.930310

KEYWORDS: Wavefronts, Atmospheric optics, Image processing, Spherical lenses, Digital holography, Atmospheric propagation, Adaptive optics, Atmospheric modeling, Holograms, Turbulence

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 May 2008

Laser-scanning structural health monitoring with wireless sensor motes

Benjamin Buckner, Vladimir Markov, Li-Chung Lai, James Earthman

OE, Vol. 47, Issue 05, 054402, (May 2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.2919793

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Bidirectional reflectance transmission function, Scattering, Mirrors, Structural health monitoring, Laser scattering, Calibration, Prototyping, Reflectivity, Light scattering

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Proceedings Article | 11 February 2008 Paper

Power generation by thermally assisted electroluminescence: like optical cooling, but different

Benjamin Buckner, Bauke Heeg

Proceedings Volume 6907, 69070I (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.763971

KEYWORDS: Solar cells, Photovoltaics, Light emitting diodes, Solar energy, Optical cooling, Quantum efficiency, Upconversion, Electroluminescence, Luminescence, Systems modeling

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Proceedings Article | 7 March 2007 Paper

Thermally assisted electroluminescence: a viable means to generate electricity from solar or waste heat?

Bauke Heeg, Jiang-Bo Wang, Shane Johnson, Benjamin Buckner, Yong-Hang Zhang

Proceedings Volume 6461, 64610K (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.708233

KEYWORDS: Photovoltaics, Solar cells, Quantum efficiency, Solar energy, Energy efficiency, Light emitting diodes, Luminescence, Electroluminescence, Active optics, Sun

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Proceedings Article | 18 August 2005 Paper

Light scattering diagnostics for metal fatigue detection and life estimation

Benjamin Buckner, Vladimir Markov, James Earthman

Proceedings Volume 5880, 588007 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.617980

KEYWORDS: Scattering, Light scattering, Metals, Signal detection, Sensors, Laser scattering, Autoregressive models, Laser scanners, Reflectivity, Diagnostics

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Proceedings Article | 14 February 2005 Paper

Laser scanning technique for fatigue damage evolution detection

Vladimir Markov, Benjamin Buckner, J. Earthman

Proceedings Volume 5776, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.611746

KEYWORDS: Light scattering, Scattering, Sensors, Laser scattering, Signal detection, Laser scanners, Metals, Particles, Signal processing, Solids

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Proceedings Article | 13 March 2001 Paper

Identification and characterization of bacteria on surfaces using light scattering

Brent Nebeker, Benjamin Buckner, E. Dan Hirleman, Amanda Lathrop, Arun Bhunia

Proceedings Volume 4206, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.418733

KEYWORDS: Light scattering, Scattering, Bacteria, Laser scattering, Scatter measurement, Pathogens, Semiconductors, Silicon, Microorganisms, Particles

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Proceedings Article | 23 August 2000 Paper

Deep-ultraviolet scatterometry for nanoparticle detection

Benjamin Buckner, E. Dan Hirleman

Proceedings Volume 4182, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.410083

KEYWORDS: Particles, Deep ultraviolet, Lamps, Scattering, Ultraviolet radiation, Sensors, Signal processing, Inspection, Light scattering, Xenon

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Proceedings Article | 1 April 1998 Paper

Surface particle detection for the 0.07-um generation and beyond

Benjamin Buckner, Lakkapragada Suresh, E. Dan Hirleman

Proceedings Volume 3275, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.304394

KEYWORDS: Particles, Scattering, Ultraviolet radiation, X-rays, Semiconducting wafers, Signal detection, Extreme ultraviolet, Rayleigh scattering, Photons, Atmospheric particles

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