Dr. Michael P. Lesser Profile

Dr. Michael P. Lesser

Director Imaging Technology Lab/Research Professor at Univ of Arizona Imaging Technology Lab

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Publications (54)

Proceedings Article | 4 October 2023 Paper

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Approaches to lowering the cost of large space telescopes

Ewan Douglas, Greg Aldering, Greg Allan, Ramya Anche, Roger Angel, Cameron Ard, Supriya Chakrabarti, Laird Close, Kevin Derby, Jerry Edelstein, John Ford, Jessica Gersh-Range, Sebastiaan Haffert, Patrick Ingraham, Hyukmo Kang, Douglas Kelly, Daewook Kim, Michael Lesser, Jarron Leisenring, Yu-Chia Lin, Jared Males, Buddy Martin, Bianca Alondra Payan, Sai Krishanth P. M., David Rubin, Sanford Selznick, Kyle Van Gorkom, Buell Jannuzi, Saul Perlmutter

Proceedings Volume 12677, 126770D (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2677843

KEYWORDS: Space telescopes, Design and modelling, Telescopes, Observatories, Mirrors, James Webb Space Telescope, Space mirrors, Equipment, Astronomy, Coronagraphy

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Proceedings Article | 12 April 2021 Presentation + Paper

Presentation + Paper

Novel 8-inch wafer scale process for low-cost production of back side illuminated (BSI) imaging sensors

Atul Joshi, David Chiaverini, Sachin Kashyap, Vishwanath Madhugiri, Robert Patti, Sangki Hong, Michael Lesser

Proceedings Volume 11723, 1172308 (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2588181

KEYWORDS: Semiconducting wafers, Wafer bonding, Image processing, Optical sensors, Sensors, CCD image sensors, Antireflective coatings, Silicon, Charge-coupled devices, CMOS sensors

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Proceedings Article | 13 December 2020 Presentation + Paper

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SDSS-V local volume mapper instrument: overview and status

Nicholas Konidaris, Niv Drory, Cynthia Froning, Anthony Hebert, Pavan Bilgi, Guillermo Blanc, Alicia Lanz, Charles Hull, Juna Kollmeier, Solange Ramirez, Stefanie Wachter, Kathryn Kreckel, Soojong Pak, Eric Pellegrini, Andrés Almeida, Scott Case, Ross Zhelem, Tobas Feger, Jon Lawrence, Michael Lesser, Tom Herbst, José Sanchez-Gallego, Matthew Bershady, Sabyasachi Chattopadhyay, Andrew Hauser, Michael Smith, Marsha Wolf, Renbin Yan

Proceedings Volume 11447, 1144718 (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2557565

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Spectrographs, Spectroscopes, Stars, Solar system, Lanthanum, Observatories, Clouds, Spectral resolution, Atmospheric sciences

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Proceedings Article | 6 July 2018 Paper

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The WIYN one degree imager in 2018: an extended 30-detector focal plane

Daniel Harbeck, Mike Lesser, Wilson Liu, Bob Stupak, Ron George, Ron Harris, Gary Poczulp, Jayadev Rajagopal, Ralf Kotulla, David Ouellete, Eric Hooper, Michael Smith, Dustin Mason, Peter Onaka, Greg Chin, Emily Hunting, Robert Christensen

Proceedings Volume 10702, 1070229 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2311528

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Camera shutters, Telescopes, Stray light, Calibration, Charge-coupled devices, Image processing, Data processing, Mirrors, Imaging systems

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Proceedings Article | 23 July 2014 Paper

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Silicon sensor quantum efficiency, reflectance, and calibration

Michael Lesser

Proceedings Volume 9154, 915411 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2054752

KEYWORDS: Quantum efficiency, Sensors, Calibration, Diodes, Reflectivity, Silicon, Lamps, Antireflective coatings, Light scattering, Photodiodes

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Proceedings Article | 18 July 2014 Paper

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Recent developments for the Large Binocular Telescope Guiding Control Subsystem

T. Golota, M. De La Peña, C. Biddick, M. Lesser, T. Leibold, D. Miller, R. Meeks, T. Hahn, J. Storm, T. Sargent, D. Summers, J. Hill, J. Kraus, S. Hooper, D. Fisher

Proceedings Volume 9152, 91522F (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2057244

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Telescopes, Stars, Wavefront sensors, Computing systems, Image processing, Active optics, Mirrors, Motion controllers, CCD cameras

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Proceedings Article | 14 July 2014 Paper

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The construction, alignment, and installation of the VIRUS spectrograph

Sarah Tuttle, Gary Hill, Hanshin Lee, Brian Vattiat, Eva Noyola, Niv Drory, Mark Cornell, Trent Peterson, Taylor Chonis, Richard Allen, Gavin Dalton, Darren DePoy, Doug Edmonston, Maximillian Fabricius, Dionne Haynes, Andreas Kelz, Martin Landriau, Michael Lesser, Bob Leach, Jennifer Marshall, Jeremy Murphy, David Perry, Travis Prochaska, Jason Ramsey, Richard Savage

Proceedings Volume 9147, 91470R (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2056503

KEYWORDS: Spectrographs, Sensors, Cameras, Telescopes, Optical fibers, Quantum efficiency, Collimators, Electronics, Optical amplifiers, Cryogenics

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Proceedings Article | 8 July 2014 Paper

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The WIYN one degree imager 2014: performance of the partially populated focal plane and instrument upgrade path

Daniel Harbeck, Todd Boroson, Michael Lesser, Jayadev Rajagopal, Andrey Yeatts, Charles Corson, Wilson Liu, Ian Dell'Antonio, Ralf Kotulla, David Ouellette, Eric Hooper, Mike Smith, Richard Bredthauer, Pierre Martin, Gary Muller, Patricia Knezek, Mark Hunten

Proceedings Volume 9147, 91470P (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2056651

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Telescopes, Image quality, Stars, Calibration, Amplifiers, Imaging systems, Charge-coupled devices, Observatories, Mirrors

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 2012 Paper

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First results from a novel curving process for large area scientific imagers

Olaf Iwert, David Ouellette, Michael Lesser, Bernard Delabre

Proceedings Volume 8453, 84531W (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.926059

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Charge-coupled devices, Silicon, Semiconducting wafers, Optical design, Cameras, Adhesives, Optical components, Image quality, CCD image sensors

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 2012 Paper

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STA1600LN: low-noise 10560 x 10560 pixel high-resolution CCD for astronomy

Richard Bredthauer, Kasey Boggs, Greg Bredthauer, Michael Lesser

Proceedings Volume 8453, 84531M (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.925750

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Astronomy, Cameras, Image resolution, Quantum efficiency, Packaging, Telescopes, Image sensors, Camera shutters, Imaging systems

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 2012 Paper

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Recent astronomical detector development at the University of Arizona

Michael Lesser

Proceedings Volume 8453, 84531L (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.925090

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Charge-coupled devices, Quantum efficiency, Amplifiers, Large Synoptic Survey Telescope, Electrons, Back illuminated sensors, Logic, Telescopes, Detector development

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 2012 Paper

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A novel CCD for application in high-frame rate geostationary space-based imaging

Richard Bredthauer, Kasey Boggs, Greg Bredthauer, Earl Aamodt, Hugh Christian, Michael Lesser, Karen Gheno, Bill Reeve

Proceedings Volume 8453, 84531N (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.925753

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Quantum efficiency, Atmospheric optics, Satellites, Lithium, Image storage, Imaging systems, Sensors, Telescopes, Ocean optics

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Proceedings Article | 15 February 2012 Paper

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Characterization of orthogonal transfer array CCDs for the WIYN one degree imager

Michael Lesser, David Ouellette, Todd Boroson, Daniel Harbeck, Pierre Martin, George Jacoby, John Cavin, David Sawyer, Kasey Boggs, Richard Bredthauer

Proceedings Volume 8298, 82980O (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.908376

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Charge-coupled devices, Silicon, Logic, Semiconducting wafers, Amplifiers, Quantum efficiency, Imaging systems, Telescopes, Aluminum nitride

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Proceedings Article | 10 February 2009 Paper

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Evaluation of a backside-illuminated ISIS

H. D. Nguyen, C. Vo-Le, V. T. S. Dao, K. Takehara, T. G. Etoh, Y. Kondo, H. Maruno, H. Tominaga, H. Soya, H. van Kuijk, J. Bosiers, W. Klaassens, G. Ingram, S. Singh, M. Lesser

Proceedings Volume 7126, 712607 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.821985

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Cameras, Quantum efficiency, Electrons, Image sensors, Interference (communication), Signal to noise ratio, CCD image sensors, Amplifiers, Video

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Proceedings Article | 28 January 2009 Paper

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Packaging and characterization of orthogonal transfer array CCDs for the WIYN One Degree Imager

Michael Lesser, David Ouellette, Grzegorz Zareba, George Jacoby, Gary Muller, David Sawyer, Joe Keyes, Richard Bredthauer, Kasey Boggs

Proceedings Volume 7249, 72490B (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.805950

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Sensors, Semiconducting wafers, Ceramics, Imaging systems, Silicon, Packaging, Aluminum nitride, Telescopes, CCD image sensors

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Proceedings Article | 25 July 2008 Paper

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PEPSI: the Potsdam Echelle Polarimetric and Spectroscopic Instrument for the LBT

K. Strassmeier, M. Woche, I. Ilyin, E. Popow, S.-M. Bauer, F. Dionies, T. Fechner, M. Weber, A. Hofmann, J. Storm, R. Materne, W. Bittner, J. Bartus, T. Granzer, C. Denker, T. Carroll, M. Kopf, I. DiVarano, E. Beckert, M. Lesser

Proceedings Volume 7014, 70140N (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.787376

KEYWORDS: Optical fibers, Telescopes, Spectrographs, Polarimetry, Cameras, CCD cameras, Collimators, Charge-coupled devices, Polarization, Optical benches

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Proceedings Article | 22 July 2008 Paper

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Characterization of wafer-scale and many-output CCD detectors

Michael Lesser, Roy Tucker

Proceedings Volume 7021, 70211U (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.788349

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Charge-coupled devices, Quantum efficiency, Semiconducting wafers, CCD image sensors, Liquids, Nitrogen, Video, LCDs, Optical benches

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Proceedings Article | 17 September 2007 Paper

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Realization and application of a 111 million pixel backside-illuminated detector and camera

Norbert Zacharias, Bryan Dorland, Richard Bredthauer, Kasey Boggs, Greg Bredthauer, Mike Lesser

Proceedings Volume 6690, 669008 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.736961

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Cameras, Charge-coupled devices, Stars, CCD image sensors, Telescopes, Observatories, Electronics, Space telescopes, Optical filters

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Proceedings Article | 21 February 2007 Paper

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Development of fully depleted scientific CCDs for astronomy

Kasey Boggs, Richard Bredthauer, Michael Lesser

Proceedings Volume 6501, 650106 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.698409

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Quantum efficiency, Silicon, Sensors, Large Synoptic Survey Telescope, Point spread functions, Epoxies, Astronomy, Imaging systems, Semiconducting wafers

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Proceedings Article | 15 June 2006 Paper

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Development of hybridized focal plane technologies

Michael Lesser, David Ouellette

Proceedings Volume 6276, 627603 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.670808

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Charge-coupled devices, Silicon, Ceramics, Image processing, Imaging systems, Epoxies, Metals, Astronomy, Packaging

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Proceedings Article | 30 September 2004 Paper

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90prime: a prime focus imager for the Steward Observatory 90-in. telescope

G. Grant Williams, Ed Olszewski, Michael Lesser, James Burge

Proceedings Volume 5492, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.552189

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Telescopes, Charge-coupled devices, Optical filters, Observatories, Space telescopes, CCD cameras, Vignetting, Imaging systems, Mirrors

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Proceedings Article | 29 September 2004 Paper

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The orthogonal-transfer array: a new CCD architecture for astronomy

Barry Burke, John Tonry, Michael Cooper, Gerard Luppino, George Jacoby, Richard Bredthauer, Kasey Boggs, Michael Lesser, Peter Onaka, Douglas Young, Peter Doherty, David Craig

Proceedings Volume 5499, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.562490

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Logic, Astronomy, Clocks, Video, Semiconducting wafers, Imaging systems, Metals, Prototyping, Stars

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Proceedings Article | 29 September 2004 Paper

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4K X 4K detectors for astronomy

Michael Lesser

Proceedings Volume 5499, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.551437

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Sensors, Imaging systems, Semiconducting wafers, Astronomy, Epoxies, Quantum efficiency, Cameras, Etching, Amplifiers

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Proceedings Article | 7 March 2003 Paper

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Progress toward science results with the ACES spectrograph

Robert Reynolds, Michael Lloyd-Hart, Michael Lesser, Matthew Kenworthy, Jian Ge

Proceedings Volume 4841, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.461762

KEYWORDS: Spectrographs, Adaptive optics, Telescopes, Charge-coupled devices, Spectral resolution, Sensors, Modulation, Optical fibers, Observatories, Optical instrument design

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Proceedings Article | 24 February 2003 Paper

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Overview of the Advanced Camera for Surveys on-orbit performance

Holland Ford, Mark Clampin, George Hartig, Garth Illingworth, Marco Sirianni, Andre Martel, Gerhardt Meurer, William McCann, Pamela Sullivan, Frank Bartko, Narcisco Benitez, John Blakeslee, Rychard Bouwens, Tom Broadhurst, Robert Brown, Christopher Burrows, Douglas Campbell, Edward Cheng, Paul Feldman, Marijn Franx, David Golimowski, Caryl Gronwall, Randy Kimble, John Krist, Michael Lesser, Dan Magee, George Miley, Marc Postman, Marc Rafal, Piero Rosati, William Sparks, Hien Tran, Zlatan Tsvetanov, Paul Volmer, Richard White, Robert Woodruff

Proceedings Volume 4854, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.460040

KEYWORDS: Stars, Coronagraphy, Cameras, Calibration, Charge-coupled devices, Point spread functions, Galactic astronomy, Space telescopes, Optical filters, Spectral resolution

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Proceedings Article | 24 December 2002 Paper

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LSST instrument concept

Barry Starr, Charles Claver, Sidney Wolff, J. Anthony Tyson, Michael Lesser, Larry Daggert, Ruben Dominguez, R. Richard Gomez, Gary Muller

Proceedings Volume 4836, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.457331

KEYWORDS: Large Synoptic Survey Telescope, Sensors, Interfaces, Charge-coupled devices, Telescopes, Electronics, Staring arrays, Space telescopes, Imaging systems, Semiconducting wafers

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Proceedings Article | 24 December 2002 Paper

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CMOS Active Pixel Sensor (APS) imager for scientific applications

Suat Ay, Michael Lesser, Eric Fossum

Proceedings Volume 4836, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.461429

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Charge-coupled devices, Signal processing, Sensors, Image sensors, Active sensors, CMOS sensors, Photodiodes, Analog electronics, Amplifiers

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Proceedings Article | 24 December 2002 Paper

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Focal plane technologies for LSST

Michael Lesser, J. Anthony Tyson

Proceedings Volume 4836, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.456727

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Charge-coupled devices, Large Synoptic Survey Telescope, Quantum efficiency, Imaging systems, CMOS sensors, Optical filters, Camera shutters, Silicon, Cameras

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Proceedings Article | 24 April 2002 Paper

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Flight CCD detectors for the Advanced Camera for Surveys

Marco Sirianni, Mark Clampin, George Hartig, Holland Ford, Garth Illingworth, Pamela Sullivan, William Koldewyn, Bill Burmester, Ronald Schrein, Vic Albright, Michael Lesser, Morley Blouke

Proceedings Volume 4669, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.463425

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Charge-coupled devices, CCD cameras, Sensors, CCD image sensors, Quantum efficiency, Space telescopes, Hubble Space Telescope, Optical amplifiers, Aerospace engineering

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Proceedings Article | 15 May 2001 Paper

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Processing of back-illuminated 4096x4096 Fairchild CCDs at the University of Arizona

Michael Lesser, Paul Vu

Proceedings Volume 4306, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.426955

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Back illuminated sensors, Amplifiers, Semiconducting wafers, Sensors, Electrons, Gold, Silicon, Epoxies, Imaging systems

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Proceedings Article | 18 December 2000 Paper

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CCD backside coatings optimized for 200- to 300-nm observations

Michael Lesser

Proceedings Volume 4139, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.410521

KEYWORDS: Quantum efficiency, Charge-coupled devices, Chemisorption, Ultraviolet radiation, Metals, Hydrogen, Antireflective coatings, Hybrid fiber optics, Back illuminated sensors, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 16 August 2000 Paper

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CCD detectors for the advanced camera for surveys

Marco Sirianni, Mark Clampin, George Hartig, Holland Ford, David Golimowski, Garth Illingworth, Pamela Sullivan, Morley Blouke, Michael Lesser, Bill Burmester, Ronald Schrein, Randy Kimble

Proceedings Volume 4008, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.395546

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Cameras, CCD cameras, Sensors, Quantum efficiency, CCD image sensors, Amplifiers, Space telescopes, Near ultraviolet, Coating

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Proceedings Article | 28 July 2000 Paper

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Advanced camera for surveys

Mark Clampin, Holland Ford, Frank Bartko, Pierre Bely, Tom Broadhurst, Christopher Burrows, Edward Cheng, James Crocker, Marijn Franx, Paul Feldman, David Golimowski, George Hartig, Garth Illingworth, Randy Kimble, Michael Lesser, George Miley, Marc Postman, Marc Rafal, Piero Rosati, William Sparks, Zlatan Tsvetanov, Richard White, Pamela Sullivan, Paul Volmer, Tom LaJeunesse

Proceedings Volume 4013, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.394016

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Charge-coupled devices, Optical filters, Mirrors, Sensors, Near ultraviolet, Image filtering, Quantum efficiency, Bandpass filters, Polarizers

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Proceedings Article | 27 September 1999 Paper

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Construction and testing of the wavefront sensor camera for the new MMT adaptive optics system

Patrick McGuire, Troy Rhoadarmer, Michael Lloyd-Hart, J. Shelton, Michael Lesser, James Roger Angel, George Angeli, John Hughes, Bruce Fitz-Patrick, Matthew Rademacher, Skip Schaller, Matthew Kenworthy, Francois Wildi, Jeff Capara, David Ouellette

Proceedings Volume 3762, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.363583

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Adaptive optics, Wavefronts, Cameras, Wavefront sensors, Sensors, Electrons, Mirrors, Turbulence, Epoxies

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Proceedings Article | 28 August 1998 Paper

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CCD detectors for the Advanced Camera for Surveys

Mark Clampin, George Hartig, Holland Ford, Marco Sirianni, Gabe Purdue, Lucianne Walkowicz, David Golimowski, Garth Illingworth, Morley Blouke, Michael Lesser, William Burmester, Randy Kimble, Pamela Sullivan, Carolyn Krebs

Proceedings Volume 3356, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.324534

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Cameras, Quantum efficiency, Sensors, Near ultraviolet, Observatories, CCD cameras, CCD image sensors, Optical design, Image quality

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Proceedings Article | 28 August 1998 Paper

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Advanced camera for the Hubble Space Telescope

Holland Ford, Frank Bartko, Pierre Bely, Tom Broadhurst, Christopher Burrows, Edward Cheng, Mark Clampin, James Crocker, Paul Feldman, David Golimowski, George Hartig, Garth Illingworth, Randy Kimble, Michael Lesser, George Miley, Susan Neff, Marc Postman, William Sparks, Zlatan Tsvetanov, Richard White, Pamela Sullivan, Carolyn Krebs, Douglas Leviton, Tom La Jeunesse, William Burmester, Sherri Fike, Rich Johnson, Robert Slusher, Paul Volmer, Robert Woodruff

Proceedings Volume 3356, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.324464

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Charge-coupled devices, Mirrors, Galactic astronomy, Coronagraphy, Quantum efficiency, Optical filters, Reflectivity, Coating, Amplifiers

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Proceedings Article | 9 July 1998 Paper

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Enhancing back-illuminated performance of astronomical CCDs

Michael Lesser, Venkatraman Iyer

Proceedings Volume 3355, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.316776

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Quantum efficiency, Metals, Hydrogen, Coating, Silicon, Platinum, Back illuminated sensors, Oxides, Astronomy

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Proceedings Article | 9 July 1998 Paper

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Long-wavelength scattered-light halos in ASC CCDs

Marco Sirianni, Mark Clampin, George Hartig, Marc Rafal, Holland Ford, David Golimowski, C. Tremonti, Garth Illingworth, Morley Blouke, Michael Lesser, William Burmester, Randy Kimble, Pamela Sullivan, Carolyn Krebs, John Yagelowicz

Proceedings Volume 3355, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.316832

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Light scattering, Scattering, Sensors, CCD image sensors, Glasses, CCD cameras, Cameras, Metals, Space telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 12 October 1996 Paper

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Advanced camera for the Hubble Space Telescope

Holland Ford, Paul Feldman, David Golimowski, Zlatan Tsvetanov, Frank Bartko, James Crocker, Pierre Bely, Robert Brown, Christopher Burrows, Mark Clampin, George Hartig, Marc Postman, Marc Rafal, William Sparks, Richard White, Tom Broadhurst, Garth Illingworth, Tim Kelly, Robert Woodruff, Edward Cheng, Randy Kimble, Carolyn Krebs, Susan Neff, Michael Lesser, George Miley

Proceedings Volume 2807, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.255099

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Optical filters, Charge-coupled devices, Mirrors, Galactic astronomy, Sensors, Image filtering, Coronagraphy, Quantum efficiency, Prisms

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Proceedings Article | 25 March 1996 Paper

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Quantum efficiency characterization of scientific CCDs

Michael Lesser, Bradley McCarthy

Proceedings Volume 2654, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.236109

KEYWORDS: Quantum efficiency, Charge-coupled devices, Diodes, Ultraviolet radiation, Lamps, Calibration, Monochromators, Sensors, Cryogenics, Astronomy

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Proceedings Article | 10 April 1995 Paper

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Back-illuminated CCD mosaics

Michael Lesser, David Ouellette

Proceedings Volume 2415, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.206515

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Back illuminated sensors, Quantum efficiency, Packaging, Connectors, Oxides, Silicon, Antireflective coatings, Epoxies, Oxidation

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Proceedings Article | 1 June 1994 Paper

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Hubble Space Telescope Advanced Camera conceptual design

Bernard Seery, Carolyn Krebs, Andrew Smith, Sally Heap, John Bolton, Paul Hannan, David Skillman, Malcolm Niedner, Robert Brown, Mark Clampin, Michael Lesser

Proceedings Volume 2198, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.176814

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Sensors, Mirrors, Ultraviolet radiation, Image quality, Charge-coupled devices, Image resolution, Optical design, Stars, Point spread functions

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Proceedings Article | 1 June 1994 Paper

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Improving CCD quantum efficiency

Michael Lesser

Proceedings Volume 2198, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.176777

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Quantum efficiency, Oxides, Ultraviolet radiation, Silicon, Oxygen, Ions, Antireflective coatings, Electrons, Oxidation

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Proceedings Article | 1 June 1994 Paper

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Delta-doped CCDs: high QE with long-term stability at UV and visible wavelengths

Shouleh Nikzad, Michael Hoenk, Paula Grunthaner, Robert Terhune, Frank Grunthaner, Rusty Winzenread, Masoud Fattahi, Hsin-Fu Tseng, Michael Lesser

Proceedings Volume 2198, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.176733

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Silicon, Quantum efficiency, Ultraviolet radiation, Visible radiation, Antireflective coatings, Internal quantum efficiency, Boron, Chemical species, Photons

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Proceedings Article | 1 June 1994 Paper

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Development of a 8192x8192 CCD mosaic imager

Todd Boroson, Richard Reed, Woon-Yin Wong, Michael Lesser

Proceedings Volume 2198, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.176690

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Imaging systems, Telescopes, Prototyping, Semiconducting wafers, Electronics, Optical filters, Cameras, Camera shutters, Observatories

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Proceedings Article | 1 May 1994 Paper

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Thinned 4096x4096 CCD mosaic

Michael Damento, Shun Lo, Hans Meyer, Peter Doherty, Gary Sims, Michael Lesser

Proceedings Volume 2172, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.172760

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Cameras, Signal processing, Semiconducting wafers, Imaging systems, Silicon, CCD cameras, Analog electronics, Wafer bonding, Glasses

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Proceedings Article | 12 July 1993 Paper

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Backside coatings for back illuminated CCDs

Michael Lesser

Proceedings Volume 1900, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.148600

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Oxides, Quantum efficiency, Antireflective coatings, Silicon, Ultraviolet radiation, Thin film coatings, Silicon films, Thin films, Oxidation

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Proceedings Article | 12 August 1992 Paper

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Indium-tin-oxide biased-gate technology

Lloyd Robinson, William Brown, Mingzhi Wei, A. Schaeffer, P. Bertling, Michael Lesser

Proceedings Volume 1656, (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.135944

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Oxides, Silicon, CCD image sensors, Floods, Sensors, Quantum efficiency, Platinum, Indium, Observatories

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Proceedings Article | 12 August 1992 Paper

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Bump-bonded back-illuminated CCDs

Michael Lesser, Ann Bauer, Lee Ulrickson, David Ouellette

Proceedings Volume 1656, (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.135929

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Oxides, Quantum efficiency, Indium, Low pressure chemical vapor deposition, Silicon, Observatories, Semiconducting wafers, Ultraviolet radiation, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 1 December 1991 Paper

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Array detectors in astronomy

Michael Lesser

Proceedings Volume 1439, (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.50459

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Proceedings Article | 1 July 1991 Paper

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Back-illuminated large-format Loral CCDs

Michael Lesser

Proceedings Volume 1447, (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.45323

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Quantum efficiency, Oxides, Observatories, Packaging, Etching, Silicon, Epoxies, Semiconducting wafers, Oxidation

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Proceedings Article | 1 July 1990 Paper

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Evaporative coating systems for very large astronomical mirrors

B. Sabol, Bruce Atwood, John Hill, Joseph Williams, Michael Lesser, Paul Byard, Warren Davison

Proceedings Volume 1236, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.19262

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Coating, Aluminum, Reflectivity, Optical telescopes, Argon, Information operations, Astronomy, Telescopes, Transformers

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Proceedings Article | 1 July 1990 Paper

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Recent charge-coupled device optimization results at Steward Observatory

Michael Lesser

Proceedings Volume 1242, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.19449

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Quantum efficiency, Silicon, Antireflective coatings, Observatories, Etching, Coating, Packaging, Reflection, Astronomy

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Proceedings Article | 1 July 1990 Paper

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Recent charge-coupled device optimization results at Steward Observatory

Michael Lesser

Proceedings Volume 1235, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.19088

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Quantum efficiency, Silicon, Antireflective coatings, Observatories, Astronomy, Etching, Packaging, Coating, Reflection

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Proceedings Volume Editor (2)

SPIE Conference Volume | 25 March 1996

Solid State Sensor Arrays and CCD Cameras

SPIE Conference Volume | 14 March 1995

Cameras and Systems for Electronic Photography and Scientific Imaging

Conference Committee Involvement (4)

Focal Plane Arrays for Space telescopes IV

2 August 2009 | San Diego, California, United States

Focal Plane Arrays for Space Telescopes III

28 August 2007 | San Diego, California, United States

Solid State Sensor Arrays and CCD Cameras

31 January 1996 | San Jose, CA, United States

Cameras and Systems for Electronic Photography and Scientific Imaging

8 February 1995 | San Jose, CA, United States

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