Prof. Daniel M. Wasserman Profile

Prof. Daniel M. Wasserman

Associate Professor at Univ of Texas at Austin

SPIE Involvement:

Conference Program Committee | Author

Publications (24)

Proceedings Article | 3 October 2024 Presentation

Enhancing light compression in photonic funnels with anomalous reflection

Jacob LaMountain, Amogh Raju, Daniel Wasserman, Viktor Podolskiy

Proceedings Volume PC13109, PC131091H (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3027278

KEYWORDS: Reflection, Interfaces, Cladding, Waveguides, Radio propagation, Numerical analysis, Mid infrared, Light wave propagation, Hyperbolic metamaterials, Gold

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Proceedings Article | 3 October 2024 Presentation

The best of both worlds: fast and accurate prediction of meta-optics with physics-guided machine learning

Viktor Podolskiy, Sean Lynch, Jacob LaMountain, Jie Bu, Bo Fan, Amogh Raju, Anuj Karpatne, Daniel Wasserman

Proceedings Volume PC13109, PC1310908 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3027630

KEYWORDS: Machine learning, Education and training, Photonic crystals, Electromagnetism, Data modeling, Composites, Physics, Mathematical optimization, Light-matter interactions, Hyperbolic metamaterials

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Proceedings Article | 3 October 2024 Presentation

Ultra-compact metacavity-enhanced mid-IR detectors

Sreeja Purkait, Noah Mansfield, Yadviga Tischenko, William Reggio, Viktor Podolskiy, Daniel Wasserman

Proceedings Volume PC13109, PC131090C (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3027217

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Mid infrared, External quantum efficiency, Quantum detection, Mid-IR, Optical gratings, Incident light, Transmittance, Thermography, Thermal sensing

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Proceedings Article | 2 October 2024 Presentation + Paper

Mid-infrared absorption, emission, and non-linear response in extreme sub-wavelength films

Zarko Sakotic, Amogh Raju, Wooje Chang, Alexander Ware, Félix Estévez Hilario, Madeline Brown, Divya Hungund, Yonathan Magendzo, Michelle Povinelli, Thomas Truskett, Delia Milliron, Daniel Wasserman

Proceedings Volume 13110, 131100F (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3025541

KEYWORDS: Absorption, Film thickness, Thin films, Metals, Gold, Reflection, Light absorption, Doping, Superlattices, Mid infrared

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Proceedings Article | 4 October 2023 Presentation

Efficient spatial and temporal shaping of mid-IR light at the nanoscale with photonic funnels

Viktor Podolskiy, Jacob LaMountain, Amogh Raju, Daniel Wasserman

Proceedings Volume PC12646, PC1264617 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2677397

KEYWORDS: Mid-IR, Photonic nanostructures, Electromagnetism, Cladding, Metals, Electrical conductivity, Dispersion, Signal intensity, Pulse signals, Plasmonics

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Proceedings Article | 3 October 2022 Presentation

Optimizing photonic funnels for mid-IR NSOM tips (Conference Presentation)

Jacob LaMountain, Aaron Muhowski, Daniel Wasserman, Viktor Podolskiy

Proceedings Volume PC12195, PC1219510 (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2633592

KEYWORDS: Mid-IR, Near field scanning optical microscopy, Waveguides, Diffraction, Dielectrics, Wave propagation, Signal to noise ratio, Shape analysis, Scattering, Metamaterials

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Proceedings Article | 1 August 2021 Presentation

Photonic funnels for sub-diffraction propagation and confinement of light

Viktor Podolskiy, Evan Simmons, Kun Li, Andrew Briggs, Leland Nordin, Jiaming Xu, Daniel Wasserman

Proceedings Volume 11795, 117950V (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2594173

KEYWORDS: Light wave propagation, Mid-IR, Metamaterials, Diffraction, Waveguides, Wave propagation, Semiconductors, Nanophotonics, Modulation, Maxwell's equations

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Proceedings Article | 1 August 2021 Presentation

Active plasmonic optoelectronics

Leland Nordin, Abhilasha Kamboj, Evan Simmons, Priyanka Petluru, Aaron Muhowski, Andrew Briggs, Seth Bank, Viktor Podolskiy, Daniel Wasserman

Proceedings Volume 11796, 117960F (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2593520

KEYWORDS: Mid-IR, Optoelectronics, Active plasmonics, Optoelectronic devices, Visible radiation, Sensors, Sensor performance, Plasmonics, Photonics, Optical design

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Proceedings Article | 20 August 2020 Presentation

Sub-diffraction limited photonic funneling of mid-infrared light

Evan Simmons, Kun Li, Andrew Briggs, Leland Nordin, Dan Wasserman, Viktor Podolskiy

Proceedings Volume 11460, 1146008 (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2568663

KEYWORDS: Mid-IR, Diffraction, Waveguides, Thermography, Thermal sensing, Imaging spectroscopy, Spectroscopy, Medicine, Infrared radiation, Metamaterials

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Proceedings Article | 20 August 2020 Poster + Presentation

Enhanced emission from ultra-thin long wavelength infrared superlattices on epitaxial plasmonic metamaterials

E. Simmons, L. Nordin, K. Li, A. Briggs, S. Bank, D. Wasserman, V. Podolskiy

Proceedings Volume 11460, 114602U (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2568670

KEYWORDS: Long wavelength infrared, Plasmonics, Superlattices, Mid-IR, Materials science, Nanotechnology, Optical components, Infrared radiation, Semiconductor plasmonics, Metals

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SPIE Journal Paper | 21 September 2017 Open Access

Special Section Guest Editorial: Plasmonics Systems and Applications

Monica Allen, Jeffery Allen, Daniel Wasserman, G. V. Pavan Kumar, Stefan Maier

OE, Vol. 56, Issue 12, 121900, (September 2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.56.12.121900

KEYWORDS: Plasmonics, Analytical research, Physics, Nanoparticles, Surface plasmons, Nanostructures, Electronics, Photonics, Optical engineering, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 16 May 2017 Paper

Growth and characterization of InGaAs/InAsSb strained layer superlattice infrared detectors

G. Ariyawansa, J. Duran, C. Reyner, E. Steenbergen, N. Yoon, D. Wasserman, J. Scheihing

Proceedings Volume 10177, 1017712 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2262579

KEYWORDS: Superlattices, Sensors, Absorption, Infrared detectors, Mid-IR, Luminescence, Staring arrays, Infrared sensors, External quantum efficiency, Quantum efficiency

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Proceedings Article | 9 November 2016 Presentation

Gallium-doped zinc oxide plasmonic nanostructures for mid-IR applications (Conference Presentation)

Sukrith Dev, David Look, Kevin Leedy, Lan Yu, Dennis Walker, Brett Wenner, Jeffery Allen, Monica Allen, Daniel Wasserman

Proceedings Volume 9921, 99211K (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2236518

KEYWORDS: Plasmonics, Mid-IR, Zinc oxide, Nanostructures, Luminescence, Reflectance spectroscopy, Spectroscopy, Electromagnetism, Defense and security, Free space optical communications

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Proceedings Article | 5 October 2015 Presentation

Colossal optical transmission through buried metal gratings (Presentation Recording)

Christopher Roberts, Runyu Liu, Xiang Zhao, Lan Yu, Xiuling Li, Daniel Wasserman, Viktor Podolskiy

Proceedings Volume 9544, 95441E (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2188504

KEYWORDS: Extraordinary optical transmission, Metals, Dielectrics, Transmittance, 3D modeling, Reflectance spectroscopy, Optical filters, Electro optics, Thin films, Etching

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SPIE Journal Paper | 3 February 2015 Open Access

Review of mid-infrared plasmonic materials

Yujun Zhong, Shyamala Devi Malagari, Travis Hamilton, Daniel Wasserman

JNP, Vol. 9, Issue 01, 093791, (February 2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.JNP.9.093791

KEYWORDS: Plasmonics, Mid-IR, Metals, Graphene, Plasma, Semiconductors, Dielectrics, Absorption, Gold, Wave propagation

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Proceedings Article | 11 September 2013 Paper

Selective thermal emission from thin-film metasurfaces

W. Streyer, S. Law, J. Mason, D. Adams, G. Rooney, Thomas Jacobs, D. Wasserman

Proceedings Volume 8808, 88080V (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2023410

KEYWORDS: Absorption, Dielectrics, Silicon, Germanium, Thin films, Reflectivity, Mid-IR, Thin film coatings, Plasmonics, Metals

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Proceedings Article | 27 November 2012 Paper

Making the mid-infrared nano with designer plasmonic materials

S. Law, J. Felts, C. Roberts, V. Podolskiy, W. King, D. Wasserman

Proceedings Volume 8555, 855503 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.999990

KEYWORDS: Indium arsenide, Mid-IR, Plasmonics, Metals, Particles, Reflection, Plasma, Absorption, Semiconductors, Near field

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Proceedings Article | 11 September 2010 Paper

Mid-infrared surface plasmon coupled emitters utilizing intersublevel transitions in InAs quantum dots

Eric Shaner, Brandon Passmore, David Adams, Troy Ribaudo, Stephen Lyon, Weng Chow, Daniel Wasserman

Proceedings Volume 7756, 77560Q (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.861060

KEYWORDS: Metals, Mid-IR, Quantum dots, Surface plasmons, Indium arsenide, Electroluminescence, Gallium arsenide, Quantum cascade lasers, Reflection, Instrument modeling

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Proceedings Article | 11 September 2010 Paper

Active mid-infrared plasmonic beam steering devices

D. Adams, T. Ribaudo, S. Thongrattanasiri, E. Shaner, V. Podolskiy, D. Wasserman

Proceedings Volume 7756, 775616 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.859285

KEYWORDS: Plasmonics, Mid-IR, Beam steering, Gallium arsenide, Interfaces, Surface plasmons, Semiconductors, Dielectrics, Metals, Quantum cascade lasers

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Proceedings Article | 12 February 2010 Paper

Mid-infrared emitters utilizing intersublevel transitions in self assembled InAs quantum dots

T. Ribaudo, B. Passmore, D. Adams, X. Qian, S. Vangala, W. Goodhue, E. Shaner, S. Lyon, D. Wasserman

Proceedings Volume 7616, 76161A (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.843033

KEYWORDS: Mid-IR, Electroluminescence, Quantum dots, Plasmonics, Quantum cascade lasers, Gallium arsenide, Indium arsenide, Quantum wells, Electrons, Heterojunctions

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Proceedings Article | 12 February 2009 Paper

Active control of propagating waves on plasmonic surfaces

T. Ribaudo, E. Shaner, S. Howard, C. Gmachl, X. Wang, F.-S. Choa, D. Wasserman

Proceedings Volume 7221, 72210P (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.809614

KEYWORDS: Mid-IR, Plasmonics, Light wave propagation, Quantum cascade lasers, Metals, Wave propagation, FT-IR spectroscopy, Gallium arsenide, Interfaces

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 2007 Paper

Doping tunable enhanced extraordinary optical transmission gratings

D. Wasserman, J. Cederberg, E. Shaner

Proceedings Volume 6760, 67600A (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.738691

KEYWORDS: Doping, Gallium arsenide, Surface plasmons, Dielectrics, Metals, Semiconductors, Mid-IR, Interfaces, Extraordinary optical transmission, Electronics

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Proceedings Article | 8 February 2007 Paper

MOCVD growth and regrowth of quantum cascade lasers

Fow-Sen Choa, Liwei Cheng, Xiaoming Ji, Zhijun Liu, Daniel Wasserman, Scott Howard, Claire Gmachl, Xiaojun Wang, Jenyu Fan, Jacob Khurgin

Proceedings Volume 6485, 64850N (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.714269

KEYWORDS: Quantum cascade lasers, Metalorganic chemical vapor deposition, Terahertz radiation, Oxides, Waveguides, Molybdenum, Mid-IR, Cladding, Etching, Interfaces

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Proceedings Article | 19 October 2006 Paper

Mid-infrared electroluminescence from InAs self-assembled quantum dots

D. Wasserman, S. Howard, C. Gmachl, S. Lyon, J. Cederberg, E. Shaner

Proceedings Volume 6386, 63860E (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.689191

KEYWORDS: Quantum dots, Mid-IR, Electroluminescence, Indium arsenide, Gallium arsenide, Luminescence, Polarization, Quantum cascade lasers, Quantum wells, Aluminum

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Conference Committee Involvement (22)

Active Photonic Platforms (APP) 2025

3 August 2025 | San Diego, California, United States

Active Photonic Platforms (APP) 2024

18 August 2024 | San Diego, California, United States

Optoelectronic Devices and Integration XII

14 October 2023 | Beijing, China

Active Photonic Platforms (APP) 2023

20 August 2023 | San Diego, California, United States

Optoelectronic Devices and Integration XI

5 December 2022 | Online Only, China

Active Photonic Platforms (APP) 2022

21 August 2022 | San Diego, California, United States

Optoelectronic Devices and Integration X

11 October 2021 | Nantong, JS, China

Active Photonic Platforms XIII

2 August 2021 | San Diego, California, United States

Optoelectronic Devices and Integration IX

12 October 2020 | Online Only, China

Active Photonic Platforms XII

24 August 2020 | Online Only, California, United States

Optoelectronic Devices and Integration VIII

22 October 2019 | Hangzhou, China

Active Photonic Platforms XI

11 August 2019 | San Diego, California, United States

Optoelectronic Devices and Integration VII

11 October 2018 | Beijing, China

Active Photonic Platforms X

19 August 2018 | San Diego, California, United States

Active Photonic Platforms IX

6 August 2017 | San Diego, California, United States

Optoelectronic Devices and Integration VI

12 October 2016 | Beijing, China

Active Photonic Materials VIII

28 August 2016 | San Diego, California, United States

Active Photonic Materials VII

10 August 2015 | San Diego, California, United States

Optoelectronic Devices and Integration V

9 October 2014 | Beijing, China

Active Photonic Materials VI

17 August 2014 | San Diego, California, United States

Active Photonic Materials V

25 August 2013 | San Diego, California, United States

Active Photonic Materials IV

22 August 2011 | San Diego, California, United States

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