Dr. Paul Shnitser Profile

Dr. Paul Shnitser

Vice President at Physical Optics Corp

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Publications (20)

Proceedings Article | 11 May 2007 Paper

Animal eyes in homeland security systems

Tomasz Jannson, Andrew Kostrzewski, Michael Gertsenshteyn, Victor Grubsky, Paul Shnitser, Ilya Agurok, Mark Bennahmias, Kang Lee, Gajendra Savant

Proceedings Volume 6538, 65381R (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.718850

KEYWORDS: Eye, RGB color model, Imaging systems, Homeland security, Sensors, X-rays, Cameras, X-ray optics, GRIN lenses, Infrared sensors

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Proceedings Article | 30 August 2006 Paper

Inelastic scattering measurements of low-energy x-ray photons by organics, soil, water, and metals

P. Paki Amouzou, M. Gertsenshteyn, T. Jannson, P. Shnitser, G. Savant

Proceedings Volume 6319, 63190V (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.679554

KEYWORDS: X-rays, Photons, Scattering, Compton scattering, Sensors, X-ray sources, Laser scattering, Scatter measurement, Inspection, X-ray detectors

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Proceedings Article | 26 September 2003 Paper

Optimal discriminating multispectral target detection and optical correlation target tracking

Andrew Kostrzewski, Gajendra Savant, Paul Shnitser, Michael Piliavin, Sergey Sandomirsky, Anatoly Vasiliev, David Casasent

Proceedings Volume 5134, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.518210

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Proceedings Article | 17 June 2003 Paper

Multispectral correlation moving target detection and tracking

Andrew Kostrzewski, Gajendra Savant, Paul Shnitser, Michael Piliavin, Sergey Sandomirsky, Anatoly Vasiliev, David Casasent

Proceedings Volume 5129, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.502119

KEYWORDS: Target detection, Detection and tracking algorithms, Sensors, Long wavelength infrared, Visible radiation, Multispectral imaging, Acousto-optics, Tunable filters, Hyperspectral target detection, Target recognition

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Proceedings Article | 17 July 2002 Paper

Haptic-feedback-based robotic teleparamedics

Gregory Zeltser, Thomas Forrester, Paul Shnitser, Alfred Goldsmith, Andrew Kostrzewski, Stephen Kupiec, Joanna Jannson, Tomasz Jannson

Proceedings Volume 4715, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.474466

KEYWORDS: Robotics, Video compression, Video, Haptic technology, Surgery, Telecommunications, Wavelets, Commercial off the shelf technology, Medical imaging, Chromium

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Proceedings Article | 12 July 2002 Paper

HWIL LIDAR imaging sensor, 3D synthetic and natural environment, and temporal ATR

Tomasz Jannson, Paul Shnitser, Andrew Kostrzewski, Il'ya Agurok, Wayne Wang, Alfred Goldsmith, Russell Kurtz, Stephen Kupiec, Gajendra Savant, Joanna Jannson

Proceedings Volume 4717, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.474708

KEYWORDS: LIDAR, 3D displays, 3D image processing, Visualization, Optical sensors, Environmental sensing, 3D visualizations, Profilometers, Sensors, 3D vision

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Proceedings Article | 4 August 2000 Paper

Soft-computing-based MPEG-integrated still imagery and live video

Tomasz Jannson, Andrew Kostrzewski, Paul Shnitzer

Proceedings Volume 4037, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.395039

KEYWORDS: Video, Video surveillance, Chromium, Telecommunications, Data communications, Video compression, Surveillance, Wireless communications, Video processing, Packaging

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Proceedings Article | 24 July 2000 Paper

Soft computing and hyperspectral video for background extraction

Tomasz Jannson, Paul Shnitser, Sergey Sandomirsky, Andrew Kostrzewski, Sookwang Ro

Proceedings Volume 4029, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.392544

KEYWORDS: Video, Video compression, Hyperspectral imaging, Image compression, Computer programming, Wavelets, Signal to noise ratio, Video processing, Imaging systems, CCD cameras

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Proceedings Article | 18 July 2000 Paper

New concept of transient functionally graded material for thermoelectric power conversion

Nickolai Kukhtarev, Tatiana Kukhtareva, E. Ward, Jeanette Jones, Ruth Jones, Paul Shnitser

Proceedings Volume 4042, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.391906

KEYWORDS: Thermoelectric materials, Modulation, Infrared radiation, Pyroelectric materials, Nonionizing radiation, Electrodes, Heat flux, Aerospace engineering, Crystals, Thermal modeling

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Proceedings Article | 13 July 2000 Paper

Infrared beam control through acousto-magneto-optic interaction in a-Fe2O3

Aramais Avakian, Paul Shnitser

Proceedings Volume 4046, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.391952

KEYWORDS: Magnetism, Acoustics, Birefringence, Diffraction, Hematite, Acousto-optics, Crystals, Magneto-optics, Infrared radiation, Photoelasticity

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Proceedings Article | 7 July 2000 Paper

Real-time polarization-sensitive multispectral automatic imaging system for object contrast enhancement and clutter mitigation

Paul Shnitser, Il'ya Agurok, Sergey Sandomirsky, Aramais Avakian, Ronald Lockwood

Proceedings Volume 4025, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.391666

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Optical filters, Image filtering, Imaging systems, Multispectral imaging, CCD cameras, Liquid crystals, Polarimetry, Frame grabbers, Image processing

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Proceedings Article | 30 July 1999 Paper

Highly sensitive ruggedized fiber optic vibrometer for unattended ground sensor

Paul Shnitser, Il'ya Agurok, Aramais Avakian

Proceedings Volume 3713, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.357142

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Fiber optics, Fiber optics sensors, Interferometers, Actuators, Unattended ground sensors, Signal detection, Semiconductor lasers, Mirrors, Photodetectors

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Proceedings Article | 16 July 1999 Paper

Spectrally adaptive imaging camera for automatic target contrast enhancement

Paul Shnitser, Il'ya Agurok, Sergey Sandomirsky, Aramais Avakian

Proceedings Volume 3717, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.353037

KEYWORDS: Optical filters, Image filtering, Cameras, Hyperspectral imaging, Imaging systems, Hyperspectral systems, Electronic filtering, Target detection, Visible radiation, Image contrast enhancement

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Proceedings Article | 29 January 1999 Paper

AOTF-based automatic system for target contrast enhancement and target tracking

Paul Shnitser, Il'ya Agurok, Sergey Sandomirsky, Aramais Avakian

Proceedings Volume 3584, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.339817

KEYWORDS: Acoustics, Optical filters, Image filtering, Imaging systems, Automatic tracking, Hyperspectral systems, Electronic filtering, Photodetectors, Image enhancement, Computing systems

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Proceedings Article | 13 October 1998 Paper

Novel hyperspectral video concept based on recent advances in soft computing and acousto-optic technology

Paul Shnitser, Igor Ternovskiy, Tomasz Jannson

Proceedings Volume 3455, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.326714

KEYWORDS: Acousto-optics, Video, Video compression, Crystals, Acoustics, Hyperspectral imaging, Image compression, Spectroscopy, Space operations, Wavelets

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Proceedings Article | 24 October 1997 Paper

Application of spectrically adaptive light filtering for automatic target detection

Paul Shnitser, Il'ya Agurok, Sergey Sandomirsky

Proceedings Volume 3159, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.284199

KEYWORDS: Optical filters, Target detection, Channel projecting optics, Multispectral imaging, Signal detection, Image filtering, Automatic target recognition, Image enhancement, Imaging systems, Digital filtering

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Proceedings Article | 26 September 1997 Paper

Spectrally adaptive light filtering

Paul Shnitser, Il'ya Agurok

Proceedings Volume 3140, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.284089

KEYWORDS: Optical filters, Acoustics, Crystals, Acousto-optics, Tunable filters, Algorithm development, Diffraction, Digital filtering, Electronic filtering, Mid-IR

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