Dr. Samuel Peter Mickan Profile

Dr. Samuel Peter Mickan

at Davies Collison Cave

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Publications (30)

Proceedings Article | 8 January 2008 Paper

Transmission characteristics of T-ray multilayer interference filters

W. Withayachumnankul, B. Fischer, S. Mickan, D. Abbott

Proceedings Volume 6801, 68011G (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.758811

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Transmittance, Optical filters, Silicon, Multilayer interference, Mirrors, Dielectrics, Interference filters, Dielectric filters, Refraction

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Proceedings Article | 4 January 2008 Paper

Gas recognition with terahertz time-domain spectroscopy and spectral catalog: a preliminary study

H. Lin, W. Withayachumnankul, B. Fischer, S. Mickan, D. Abbott

Proceedings Volume 6840, 68400X (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.760558

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Absorption, Spectroscopy, Microwave radiation, Molecules, Gases, Feature extraction, Terahertz spectroscopy, Molecular spectroscopy, Distance measurement

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Proceedings Article | 13 June 2007 Paper

Removal of water-vapor-induced fluctuations in T-ray signals: a preliminary study

W. Withayachumnankul, B. Fischer, S. Mickan, D. Abbott

Proceedings Volume 6603, 660323 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.724616

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Absorption, Nitrogen, Picosecond phenomena, Water, Atmospheric propagation, Data modeling, Beam splitters, Molecules, Deconvolution

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Proceedings Article | 12 June 2007 Paper

Analysis of measurement uncertainty in THz-TDS

W. Withayachumnankul, H. Lin, S. Mickan, B. Fischer, D. Abbott

Proceedings Volume 6593, 659326 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.721876

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Refractive index, Refraction, Signal to noise ratio, Mirrors, Terahertz spectroscopy, Principal component analysis, Signal detection, Beam splitters, Denoising

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Proceedings Article | 11 January 2007 Paper

Review of THz near-field methods

Hungyen Lin, Bernd Fischer, Samuel Mickan, Derek Abbott

Proceedings Volume 6414, 64140L (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.695309

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Crystals, Near field, Spatial resolution, Electro optics, Near field scanning optical microscopy, Waveguides, Image resolution, Dielectrics, Antennas

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Proceedings Article | 20 December 2006 Paper

Feature extraction from terahertz pulses for classification of RNA data via support vector machines

Xiaoxia Yin, Brian W.-H. Ng, Bernd Fischer, Bradley Ferguson, Samuel Mickan, Derek Abbott

Proceedings Volume 6415, 641516 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.695629

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Feature extraction, Binary data, Image classification, Classification systems, Fourier transforms, Signal processing, Spectrum analysis, Absorption, Imaging systems

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Proceedings Article | 20 December 2006 Paper

Retrofittable T-ray antireflection coatings

W. Withayachumnankul, B. Fischer, S. Mickan, D. Abbott

Proceedings Volume 6415, 64150N (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.695949

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Coating, Silicon, Transmittance, Antireflective coatings, Reflectivity, Reflection, Refraction, Absorption, Polymers

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Proceedings Article | 14 December 2006 Paper

Molecular and structural preservation of dehydrated bio-tissue for THz spectroscopy

Gretel Png, Jin Wook Choi, Ian Guest, Brian W.-H. Ng, Samuel Mickan, Derek Abbott, Xi-Cheng Zhang

Proceedings Volume 6416, 64160W (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.695767

KEYWORDS: Tissues, Terahertz radiation, Liver, Absorption, Kidney, Tissue optics, Spectroscopy, Proteins, Signal to noise ratio, Biopsy

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Proceedings Article | 14 December 2006 Paper

Investigation on improving the noise performance of T-ray liquid spectroscopy via double-modulated differential time-domain spectroscopy

J. Balakrishnan, B. Fischer, S. Mickan, D. Abbott

Proceedings Volume 6416, 64160V (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.695722

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Liquids, Spectroscopy, Modulation, Absorption, Optical amplifiers, Signal to noise ratio, Imaging spectroscopy, Beam splitters, Chemical analysis

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Proceedings Article | 18 January 2006 Paper

One-dimensional wavelet transforms and their application to T-ray pulsed signal identification

Xiaoxia Yin, Brian W.-H. Ng, Bradley Ferguson, Samuel Mickan, Derek Abbott

Proceedings Volume 6038, 603829 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.673530

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Wavelets, Reconstruction algorithms, Discrete wavelet transforms, Wavelet transforms, Picosecond phenomena, Mahalanobis distance, Signal analyzers, Interference (communication), Feature extraction

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Proceedings Article | 18 January 2006 Paper

Ab initio molecular orbital theory: a tool for THz spectroscopic investigation

Inke Jones, Tamath Rainsford, Samuel Mickan, Derek Abbott

Proceedings Volume 6038, 60381I (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.638131

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Molecules, Spectroscopy, Molecular spectroscopy, Modeling, Proteins, Imaging spectroscopy, Electromagnetism, Molecular interactions, Beam splitters

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Proceedings Article | 18 January 2006 Paper

T-ray relevant frequencies for osteosarcoma classification

W. Withayachumnankul, B. Ferguson, T. Rainsford, D. Findlay, S. Mickan, D. Abbott

Proceedings Volume 6038, 60381H (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.637964

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Feature selection, Bone, Feature extraction, Spectroscopy, Picosecond phenomena, Terahertz spectroscopy, Signal detection, Signal attenuation, Signal to noise ratio

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Proceedings Article | 16 January 2006 Paper

Simulation of terahertz radiation in stratified media

Gretel Png, Samuel Mickan, Derek Abbott

Proceedings Volume 6038, 60380M (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.638107

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Skin, Picosecond phenomena, Tissues, Microwave radiation, Optical properties, Bone, Radio propagation, Infrared radiation, Infrared imaging

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Proceedings Article | 7 July 2005 Paper

Material parameter extraction for terahertz time-domain spectroscopy using fixed-point iteration

W. Withayachumnankul, B. Ferguson, T. Rainsford, S. Mickan, D. Abbott

Proceedings Volume 5840, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.612946

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Refractive index, Terahertz spectroscopy, Silicon, Semiconducting wafers, Spectroscopy, Interference (communication), Signal processing, Absorption, Signal attenuation

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Proceedings Article | 28 February 2005 Paper

T-ray sensing applications: review of global developments

Tamath Rainsford, Samuel Mickan, Derek Abbott

Proceedings Volume 5649, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.607746

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Molecules, Sensors, Inspection, Spectroscopy, Metals, Defense and security, Tissues, Biosensors, Infrared imaging

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Proceedings Article | 28 February 2005 Paper

Terahertz phase contrast imaging

Gretel Png, Samuel Mickan, Tamath Rainsford, Derek Abbott

Proceedings Volume 5649, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.582582

KEYWORDS: Phase contrast, Terahertz radiation, Particles, Opacity, Millimeter wave imaging, Microscopy, Microscopes, Picosecond phenomena, Refractive index, Free space optics

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Proceedings Article | 28 February 2005 Paper

Fibre laser Doppler vibrometry system for target recognition

Michael Mathers, Samuel Mickan, Werner Fabian, Tim McKay

Proceedings Volume 5649, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.582316

KEYWORDS: Vibrometry, Doppler effect, Target recognition, Receivers, Prototyping, Laser Doppler velocimetry, Signal processing, Fiber lasers, Detection and tracking algorithms, Laser systems engineering

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Proceedings Article | 28 February 2005 Paper

Low-cost optoelectronic devices to measure velocity of detonation

Edwin Chan, Vivian Lee, Samuel Mickan, Phil Davies

Proceedings Volume 5649, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.582232

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Explosives, Ferroelectric polymers, Prototyping, Measurement devices, Velocity measurements, Manufacturing, Photodiodes, Interfaces, Diodes

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Proceedings Article | 8 April 2004 Paper

Increased sensitivity in T-ray liquid spectroscopy using rapid sample modulation

Samuel Mickan, Jesper Munch, Xi-Cheng Zhang, Derek Abbott

Proceedings Volume 5354, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.533682

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Liquids, Modulation, Spectroscopy, Error analysis, Refractive index, Absorption, Signal detection, Interference (communication), Prototyping

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Proceedings Article | 25 March 2004 Paper

Terahertz calculations for the Australian synchrotron

Chien Aun Chan, Samuel Mickan, Gwyn Williams, Derek Abbott

Proceedings Volume 5277, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.553023

KEYWORDS: Synchrotrons, Synchrotron radiation, Terahertz radiation, Thomson scattering, Bessel functions, Femtosecond phenomena, Fourier transforms, Imaging spectroscopy, Magnetism, Laser scattering

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Proceedings Article | 25 March 2004 Paper

The limit of spectral resolution in THz time-domain spectroscopy

Samuel Mickan, Jingzhou Xu, Jesper Munch, X.-C. Zhang, Derek Abbott

Proceedings Volume 5277, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.530386

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Signal to noise ratio, Laser beam diagnostics, Spectroscopy, Spectral resolution, Interference (communication), Principal component analysis, Terahertz spectroscopy, Supercontinuum generation, Frequency conversion

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Proceedings Article | 16 May 2003 Paper

Noise reduction in dual-thickness laser-based T-ray material characterization

Samuel Mickan, R. Shvartsman, Jesper Munch, Xi-Cheng Zhang, Derek Abbott

Proceedings Volume 5111, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.497125

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Liquids, Modulation, Spectroscopy, Error analysis, Absorption, Signal to noise ratio, Interference (communication), Statistical analysis, Modulators

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Proceedings Article | 14 November 2002 Paper

Terahertz spectroscopy of bound water in nano suspensions

Samuel Mickan, Jonathon Dordick, Jesper Munch, Derek Abbott, Xi-Cheng Zhang

Proceedings Volume 4937, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.477384

KEYWORDS: Absorption, Terahertz radiation, Proteins, Spectroscopy, Molecules, Water, Terahertz spectroscopy, Liquids, Refractive index, Dielectrics

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Proceedings Article | 14 November 2002 Paper

T-ray tomographic imaging

Bradley Ferguson, Shaohong Wang, Douglas Gray, Derek Abbott, Xi-Cheng Zhang

Proceedings Volume 4937, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.469409

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Tomography, Reconstruction algorithms, Diffraction, Fresnel lenses, Sensors, Signal to noise ratio, Refractive index, 3D image processing, Imaging systems

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Proceedings Article | 14 November 2002 Paper

Amplification and modeling of bioaffinity detection with terahertz spectroscopy

Samuel Mickan, Abdellah Menikh, Jesper Munch, Derek Abbott, Xi-Cheng Zhang

Proceedings Volume 4937, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.488143

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Quartz, Biosensors, Dielectrics, Spectroscopy, Refractive index, Sensors, Molecules, Terahertz spectroscopy, Proteins

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Proceedings Article | 21 November 2001 Paper

Gallium nitride T-ray transmission characteristics

Bradley Ferguson, Samuel Mickan, Seth Hubbard, Dimitris Pavlidis, Derek Abbott

Proceedings Volume 4591, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.449150

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Gallium nitride, Sapphire, Silicon carbide, Gallium arsenide, Semiconducting wafers, Femtosecond phenomena, Antennas, Electrodes, Absorption

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Proceedings Article | 21 November 2001 Paper

Thin film characterization using terahertz differential time-domain spectroscopy and double modulation

Samuel Mickan, Kwang-Su Lee, Toh-Ming Lu, Edward Barnat, Jesper Munch, Derek Abbott, Xi-Cheng Zhang

Proceedings Volume 4591, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.449149

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Modulation, Thin films, Refractive index, Spectroscopy, Signal to noise ratio, Terahertz spectroscopy, Dielectrics, Electro optical modeling, Silicon

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Proceedings Article | 21 March 2001 Paper

Chemical sensing in the submillimeter-wave regime

Samuel Mickan, Xi-Cheng Zhang, Jesper Munch, Derek Abbott

Proceedings Volume 4235, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.420883

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Absorption, Sensors, Crystals, Biological and chemical sensing, Imaging systems, Mirrors, Microopto electromechanical systems, Imaging spectroscopy, Spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 29 September 1999 Paper

Analysis of system trade-offs for terahertz imaging

Samuel Mickan, Derek Abbott, Jesper Munch, Xi-Cheng Zhang, Timothy van Doorn

Proceedings Volume 3891, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.364444

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Spectroscopy, Imaging systems, Wavelets, Personal digital assistants, Electro optics, Sensors, Terahertz spectroscopy, Millimeter wave imaging, Far infrared

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Proceedings Article | 29 September 1999 Paper

Trade-offs for quenched avalanche photodiode (QAPD) sensors for imaging turbid media

Scott Hill, Mark Perkins, Samuel Mickan, Derek Abbott, Jesper Munch, Timothy van Doorn

Proceedings Volume 3891, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.364443

KEYWORDS: Avalanche photodetectors, Photons, Sensors, Avalanche photodiodes, Quenching (fluorescence), Diodes, Femtosecond phenomena, Single photon, Image resolution, Capacitance

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Conference Committee Involvement (2)

Photonics: Design, Technology, and Packaging II

12 December 2005 | Brisbane, Australia

Micro- and Nanotechnology: Materials, Processes, Packaging, and Systems II

13 December 2004 | Sydney, Australia

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