Mr. Daniel K. Frayer Profile

Daniel K. Frayer

Principal Optical Engineer at National Security Technologies, LLC

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SPIE Journal Paper | 4 April 2024

Guidelines for predicting stress in cemented doublets undergoing temperature change: theory, practice, and data

Morris Kaufman, Daniel Frayer, Robert Malone, Brandon Light

OE, Vol. 63, Issue 04, 045101, (April 2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.63.4.045101

KEYWORDS: Adhesives, Glasses, Failure analysis, Finite element methods, Interfaces, Lenses, Optical engineering, Ultraviolet radiation, Industry, Glues

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Proceedings Article | 2 October 2023 Presentation + Paper

Optical relays for imaging scintillators

Robert Malone, Stuart Baker, Daniel Frayer, Todd Haines, Kevin Joyce, Morris Kaufman, Paul Manhart, Katherine Walters, Eloisa Zepeda-Alarcon

Proceedings Volume 12666, 126660A (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2681320

KEYWORDS: Scintillators, Cameras, Imaging systems, CCD cameras, Zoom lenses, X-rays, Radiography, Distortion, Modulation transfer functions, Design and modelling

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Proceedings Article | 3 October 2022 Presentation + Paper

How to use manufacturing statistics when tolerancing a lens system

Morris Kaufman, Robert Malone, Daniel Frayer, Gavin Griffin, Brandon Light

Proceedings Volume 12222, 122220F (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2632109

KEYWORDS: Tolerancing, Code v, Glasses, Manufacturing, Statistical analysis, Modulation transfer functions, Francium, Error analysis, Optics manufacturing, Data centers

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Proceedings Article | 19 September 2018 Presentation + Paper

Assembly and testing of a large zoom lens for proton radiography

Robert Malone, Daniel Clayton, Daniel Frayer, Morris Kaufman, Kevin McGillivray

Proceedings Volume 10747, 1074704 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2324289

KEYWORDS: Zoom lenses, Cameras, Scintillators, Radiography, Content addressable memory, Imaging systems, Lens design, Lenses, Tolerancing, CCD cameras

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Proceedings Article | 27 November 2017 Paper

Low distortion lens design for large scintillators

Robert Malone, Daniel Frayer, Morris Kaufman, Paul Manhart, D. Gautier, James Hunter, Brandon Lattimore, Kelley Vansyoc

Proceedings Volume 10590, 1059028 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2293988

KEYWORDS: Lens design, Distortion, Scintillators, Optical design, Photography

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Proceedings Article | 27 November 2017 Paper

Design guidelines for predicting stress in cemented doublets undergoing temperature change

Morris Kaufman, Daniel Frayer, Robert Malone, Andrew Corredor, Brandon Light

Proceedings Volume 10590, 1059024 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2287924

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Proceedings Article | 22 August 2017 Presentation + Paper

Photonic Doppler velocimetry probe used to measure grain boundaries of dynamic shocked materials

Robert Malone, Steven Clarke, Saryu Fensin, Daniel Frayer, David Jones, Morris Kaufman, Kevin McGillivray

Proceedings Volume 10377, 1037704 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2276436

KEYWORDS: Velocimetry, Doppler effect, Relays, Velocity measurements, Head, Optical metrology, Optical alignment, Computational modeling, Precision measurement, Optical fibers

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Proceedings Article | 19 September 2016 Paper

Considerations for a PDV diagnostic capability on the National Ignition Facility

Daniel Frayer, Dayne Fratanduono

Proceedings Volume 9966, 99660D (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2240347

KEYWORDS: Diagnostics, National Ignition Facility, Velocimetry, Physics, Temporal resolution, Velocity measurements, Picosecond phenomena, Systems modeling, Spatial resolution, Data modeling

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Proceedings Article | 12 September 2016 Presentation + Paper

Improving the time response of a gamma/neutron liquid detector

Robert Malone, Robert Buckles, Anemarie DeYoung, Irene Garza, Daniel Frayer, Morris Kaufman, George Morgan, Andrew Obst, Robert Rundberg, Jim Tinsley, Tom Waltman, Vincent Yuan

Proceedings Volume 9969, 99690D (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2238957

KEYWORDS: Liquids, Sensors, Scintillators, Gamma radiation, Signal detection, Receivers, Polymethylmethacrylate, Geometrical optics, Waveguides, Reflectivity

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Proceedings Article | 3 September 2015 Paper

Zoom lens design for tilted objects

Robert Malone, Daniel Frayer, Morris Kaufman, Heather Leffler, Kevin McGillivray, Alfred Meidinger, David Phillips

Proceedings Volume 9580, 958008 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2186868

KEYWORDS: Zoom lenses, Cameras, Scintillators, Lens design, Radiography, Imaging systems, Radio optics, Modulation transfer functions, Image resolution, Tolerancing

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Proceedings Article | 2 September 2015 Paper

Techniques for analyzing lens manufacturing data with optical design applications

Morris Kaufman, Brandon Light, Robert Malone, Michael Gregory, Daniel Frayer

Proceedings Volume 9573, 95730M (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2186451

KEYWORDS: Tolerancing, Manufacturing, Glasses, Optics manufacturing, Monte Carlo methods, Statistical analysis, Optical design, Polishing, Assembly tolerances, Error analysis

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Proceedings Article | 12 September 2014 Paper

A hyperchromatic lens for recording time-resolved phenomena

Daniel Frayer, Morris Kaufman, Gene Capelle

Proceedings Volume 9193, 91930X (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2063134

KEYWORDS: Optical components, Chromatic aberrations, Cameras, Lens design, Optics manufacturing, Tolerancing, Optical design, Imaging systems, Electro optics, Security technologies

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Proceedings Article | 24 October 2012 Paper

Design and assembly of a telecentric zoom lens for the Cygnus x-ray source

Robert Malone, Stuart Baker, Kristina Brown, Alden Curtis, David Esquibel, Daniel Frayer, Brent Frogget, Michael Furlanetto, James Garten, Todd Haines, Russell Howe, Joe Huerta, Morris Kaufman, Nickolas S. King, Stephen Lutz, Kevin McGillivray, Andrew Smith

Proceedings Volume 8488, 84880B (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.929160

KEYWORDS: Zoom lenses, Scintillators, CCD cameras, Glasses, Pellicles, X-rays, X-ray sources, Tolerancing, Charge-coupled devices, Cameras

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Proceedings Article | 19 October 2012 Paper

Design and implementation of an imaging nephelometer

Daniel Frayer, Michael Taylor

Proceedings Volume 8487, 848702 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.928338

KEYWORDS: Light scattering, Scattering, Reflectors, Spatial resolution, Laser scattering, Optical design, Aerosols, Optical sensors, Polarization, Image resolution

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Proceedings Article | 13 September 2012 Paper

A fisheye lens as a photonic Doppler velocimetry probe

Brent Frogget, Brian Cata, Brian Cox, Douglas DeVore, David Esquibel, Daniel Frayer, Michael Furlanetto, David Holtkamp, Morris Kaufman, Robert Malone, Vincent Romero

Proceedings Volume 8494, 84940D (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.930195

KEYWORDS: Optical fibers, Index matching antireflective coatings, Doppler effect, Lens design, Distortion, Velocimetry, Reflection, Polishing, Fiber lasers, Single mode fibers

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Proceedings Article | 13 September 2011 Paper

Design, assembly, and testing of a photon Doppler velocimetry probe

Robert Malone, Matthew Briggs, Brian Cata, Brian Cox, Edward Daykin, Douglas DeVore, David Esquibel, Daniel Frayer, Brent Frogget, Michael Furlanetto, Cenobio Gallegos, David Holtkamp, Morris Kaufman, Kevin McGillivray, Peter Pazuchanics, Lori Primas, Vincent Romero, Michael Shinas, Danny Sorenson

Proceedings Volume 8131, 813109 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.894461

KEYWORDS: Prisms, Lenses, Relays, Doppler effect, Velocimetry, Velocity measurements, Reflection, Fiber optics, Geometrical optics, Semiconducting wafers

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Proceedings Article | 10 September 2009 Paper

Optomechanical design of a prompt gamma reaction history diagnostic

Morris Kaufman, Robert Malone, Brent Frogget, Thomas Tunnell, Brian Cox, Daniel Frayer, Zaheer Ali, Hans Herrmann, Wolfgang Stoeffl

Proceedings Volume 7424, 74240M (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.825117

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Sapphire, Mirrors, Diagnostics, Tolerancing, Safety, National Ignition Facility, Optomechanical design, Surface finishing, Coating

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Proceedings Article | 11 September 2008 Paper

Fielding of a time-resolved tomographic diagnostic

Daniel Frayer, Brian Cox, Wendi Dreesen, Douglas Johnson, Michael Jones, Morris Kaufman

Proceedings Volume 7061, 70610Y (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.796636

KEYWORDS: Calibration, Control systems, Diagnostics, Lenses, Zoom lenses, Mirrors, Streak cameras, Tomography, X-rays, Cameras

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Proceedings Article | 21 September 2007 Paper

Design, construction, alignment, and calibration of a compact velocimetry experiment

Morris Kaufman, Robert Malone, Brent Frogget, David Esquibel, Vincent Romero, Gregory Lare, Bart Briggs, Adam Iverson, Daniel Frayer, Douglas DeVore, Brian Cata, David Holtkamp, Mark Wilke, Nick King, Michael Furlanetto, Matthew Briggs, Michael Furnish

Proceedings Volume 6676, 667607 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.732233

KEYWORDS: Diagnostics, Velocimetry, Interferometers, Velocity measurements, Mirrors, Calibration, Foam, Doppler effect, Pellicles, Relays

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Proceedings Article | 5 September 2006 Paper

Design considerations for a time-resolved tomographic diagnostic at DARHT

Morris Kaufman, Daniel Frayer, Wendi Dreesen, Douglas Johnson, Alfred Meidinger

Proceedings Volume 6289, 628916 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.681157

KEYWORDS: Calibration, Zoom lenses, Tomography, Fiber optics, Dynamical systems, Diagnostics, Electron beams, Radio optics, Optical arrays, Streak cameras

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Proceedings Article | 20 January 2004 Paper

Multispectral x-ray and gamma spectrometer

Alfred Meidinger, Jennifer Sloane-Warren, Craig Kruschwitz, Paul Frederickson, Robert Hilko, Michael Berninger, Thomas Tunnell, Dan Frayer, Donald Rosenberry

Proceedings Volume 5198, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.506831

KEYWORDS: Spectroscopy, X-rays, Scintillators, Optical fibers, Particles, Signal attenuation, Monte Carlo methods, Image segmentation, Collimators, Gamma radiation

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Proceedings Article | 15 December 1999 Paper

Integrated optical toxin sensor

Dan Kelly, Xuedong Song, Daniel Frayer, Sergio Mendes, Nasser Peyghambarian, Basil Swanson, Karen Grace

Proceedings Volume 3858, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.372899

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Sensors, Receptors, Luminescence, Proteins, Signal detection, Fluorescence resonance energy transfer, Integrated optics, Glasses, Flow cytometry

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