Dr. Darryl Naidoo
Research Associate at CSIR National Laser Ctr
SPIE Involvement:
Author | Leadership Workshop Facilitator
Publications (32)

Proceedings Article | 28 September 2023 Poster + Paper
Chemist Mabena, Nokwazi Mphuthi, Lebohang Bell, Darryl Naidoo
Proceedings Volume 12664, 126640L (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2677349
KEYWORDS: Monochromatic aberrations, Complex amplitude, Atmospheric propagation, Optical aberrations, Laser development, Laser beam propagation, Free space, Wave equations, Turbulence, Structured light

Proceedings Article | 26 September 2023 Poster + Paper
Chemist Mabena, Teboho Bell, Nokwazi Mphuthi, Darryl Naidoo
Proceedings Volume 12667, 126670G (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2677337
KEYWORDS: Monochromatic aberrations, Analytical research, Structured light, Optical components, Beam analyzers, Digital signal processing, Complex amplitude, Chemical elements, Wave equations, Thermal effects

Proceedings Article | 15 March 2023 Paper
Lebohang Bell, Chemist Mabena, Darryl Naidoo
Proceedings Volume 12407, 124070F (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2650353
KEYWORDS: Solid state lasers, Thermal lensing, Thermal optics, Beam diameter, Temperature distribution, Manufacturing, Refractive index, High power lasers

Proceedings Article | 8 March 2023 Presentation + Paper
Chemist Mabena, Teboho Bell, Darryl Naidoo
Proceedings Volume 12399, 123990H (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2650192
KEYWORDS: Structured light, High power lasers, Thermal effects, Numerical simulations, Integral transforms, Finite element methods

Proceedings Article | 1 August 2021 Presentation + Paper
Proceedings Volume 11818, 118180C (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2595120
KEYWORDS: Crystals, Laser crystals, Beam propagation method, Gaussian beams, Absorption, Spatial light modulators, Polarization, Nd:YAG lasers, Beam shaping, Spiral phase plates

Proceedings Article | 1 August 2021 Presentation + Paper
Proceedings Volume 11818, 118180D (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2595121
KEYWORDS: Crystals, Laser crystals, Absorption, 3D modeling, Beam propagation method, Gaussian beams, Optical amplifiers, Nd:YAG lasers, Diodes, Beam shaping

Proceedings Article | 13 March 2020 Presentation + Paper
Proceedings Volume 11259, 112590H (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2546189
KEYWORDS: Polarization, Resonators, Mirrors, Laser processing, Solid state physics, Laser applications, Wave plates, Ferroelectric materials, Laser resonators, Imaging spectroscopy

Proceedings Article | 13 March 2020 Presentation + Paper
Proceedings Volume 11266, 112660L (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2546267
KEYWORDS: Polarization, Superposition, Laser processing, Laser resonators, Laser applications, Poincaré sphere, Resonators, Beam shaping, Computer engineering, Optical components

Proceedings Article | 9 September 2019 Paper
Proceedings Volume 11107, 111070V (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2542294
KEYWORDS: Amplifiers, Polarization, Crystals, Nd:YAG lasers, Neodymium lasers, YAG lasers, Optical amplifiers, Spatial light modulators, Poincaré sphere, Birefringence

Proceedings Article | 4 March 2019 Presentation + Paper
Adriaan Hendriks, R. Ramokolo, Chris Ngobeni, M. Moroko, Darryl Naidoo
Proceedings Volume 10909, 109090O (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2509571
KEYWORDS: Light sources, Defect detection, Image processing, Software development, Cameras, Scattering, Additive manufacturing, Metals, Surface roughness, Light scattering

Proceedings Article | 22 February 2018 Presentation + Paper
Proceedings Volume 10549, 105490B (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2291019
KEYWORDS: Fractal analysis, Resonators, Mirrors, Diffraction, Laser resonators, Confocal microscopy, CCD cameras, Physics, Laser optics, Beam shaping

Proceedings Article | 16 February 2018 Presentation + Paper
Proceedings Volume 10518, 105181N (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2290958
KEYWORDS: Fractal analysis, Laser resonators, Resonators, Mirrors, Laser beam propagation, CCD cameras, Physics, Computer graphics, Image compression, Diffraction

Proceedings Article | 16 February 2018 Presentation + Paper
Proceedings Volume 10518, 105181T (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2291040
KEYWORDS: Crystals, Polarization, Laser crystals, Amplifiers, Neodymium lasers, Wave plates, Optical spheres, Tomography, Optical amplifiers, Beam splitters

Proceedings Article | 15 February 2018 Presentation + Paper
Proceedings Volume 10511, 105111M (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2290902
KEYWORDS: Polarization, Crystals, Optical amplifiers, Neodymium lasers, Amplifiers, Laser crystals, High power lasers, Spatial light modulators, Modes of laser operation, Laser resonators

Proceedings Article | 21 April 2017 Presentation
Proceedings Volume 10090, 100901P (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2252000
KEYWORDS: Spiral phase plates, Coherence (optics), Wavefronts, Interferometers, Scientific research, Laser resonators, Current controlled current source, Optical components, Beam controllers, Microresonators

Proceedings Article | 3 February 2017 Paper
Proceedings Volume 10036, 100360W (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2244258
KEYWORDS: LCDs, Wavefronts, Sensors, CCD image sensors, Charge-coupled devices, Spatial light modulators, Spiral phase plates, Holograms, Multiplexing, Optical communications

Proceedings Article | 3 February 2017 Paper
Proceedings Volume 10036, 100360V (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2244293
KEYWORDS: Laser resonators, Mirrors, Gaussian beams, Laser systems engineering, Optical components, Diffractive optical elements, Beam propagation method, Output couplers, Resonators, Collimation

Proceedings Article | 22 April 2016 Paper
Proceedings Volume 9727, 97271L (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2205141
KEYWORDS: Wavefront sensors, Solid state lasers, Nd:YAG lasers, Laser resonators, Resonators, Collimation, Gaussian beams, Laser beam diagnostics, Mirrors, Crystals, Calibration, Laser crystals, Wavefronts

Proceedings Article | 25 August 2015 Paper
Proceedings Volume 9581, 95810B (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2187892
KEYWORDS: Superposition, Laser resonators, Digital holography, Mirrors, Modes of laser operation, Spatial light modulators, Resonators, Holograms, Beam propagation method, Opacity

SPIE Journal Paper | 6 July 2015
OE, Vol. 54, Issue 11, 111304, (July 2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.54.11.111304
KEYWORDS: Laser crystals, Crystals, Polarization, Beam shaping, Linear polarizers, Superposition, Polarizers, Gaussian beams, Diffractive optical elements, Optical engineering

Proceedings Article | 3 March 2015 Paper
Kamel Ait-Ameur, Darryl Naidoo, Sandile Ngcobo, Michael Fromager, Igor Litvin, Abdelkrim Hasnaoui, Ali Harfouche, Andrew Forbes
Proceedings Volume 9343, 93430P (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2075576
KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Gaussian beams, Near field optics, Laser resonators, Beam shaping, Interferometry, Near field, Spatial light modulators, Reflectivity, Laser beam propagation

Proceedings Article | 2 October 2014 Paper
Proceedings Volume 9194, 91941B (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2062999
KEYWORDS: Holograms, Digital holography, Multiplexing, Wavefronts, Spatial light modulators, Modes of laser operation, Optical communications, Data transmission, Single mode fibers, Signal detection

Proceedings Article | 2 October 2014 Paper
Proceedings Volume 9194, 91941A (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2062217
KEYWORDS: Multiplexing, Turbulence, Digital holography, Atmospheric turbulence, Holograms, Electroluminescent displays, Gaussian beams, Optical communications, Superposition, CCD cameras

Proceedings Article | 17 July 2014 Open Access Paper
Proceedings Volume 9289, 928914 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2070775
KEYWORDS: Photonics, Communication engineering, Physics, Active optics, Roads, Ions, Optical communications, Silica, Laser marking, Electroluminescence

Proceedings Article | 4 March 2014 Paper
Proceedings Volume 8960, 89601H (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2039106
KEYWORDS: Gaussian beams, Mirrors, Spatial light modulators, Laser resonators, Optical components, Beam propagation method, Chemical elements, Beam shaping, Optical design, Solid state lasers

Proceedings Article | 25 February 2014 Paper
Proceedings Volume 8999, 89991J (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2039033
KEYWORDS: Gaussian beams, Spatial light modulators, Superposition, Phase shifts, Modulation, Beam shaping, Diffractive optical elements, Beam propagation method, Interferometry, Mach-Zehnder interferometers

Proceedings Article | 5 March 2013 Paper
Proceedings Volume 8637, 863717 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2004557
KEYWORDS: Image filtering, Optical filters, Computer generated holography, Diffraction, Phase shift keying, Single mode fibers, Holograms, Holography, Near field optics, Step index fibers

Proceedings Article | 22 February 2013 Paper
Proceedings Volume 8600, 86000U (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2010842
KEYWORDS: Digital holography, Holograms, Wavefronts, Superposition, Computer generated holography, Optical fibers, Spatial light modulators, Wavefront sensors, Semiconductor lasers, Structured light

Proceedings Article | 15 October 2012 Paper
Proceedings Volume 8490, 849006 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.932224
KEYWORDS: Phase shift keying, Spatial light modulators, Gaussian beams, Amplitude modulation, Computer generated holography, Transmittance, Phase modulation, Diffraction, Reflectivity, Computer programming

Proceedings Article | 7 September 2011 Paper
Proceedings Volume 8130, 813009 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.902330
KEYWORDS: Resonators, Spatial light modulators, Superposition, Beam shaping, Holograms, Spiral phase plates, Digital holography, Gaussian beams, Laser resonators, Prisms

Proceedings Article | 19 February 2011 Paper
Proceedings Volume 7913, 79131F (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.876855
KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Resonators, Laser beam propagation, Gaussian beams, Diffraction, Beam propagation method, Beam shaping, Output couplers, Radio propagation, Diffractive optical elements

Proceedings Article | 19 February 2011 Paper
Proceedings Volume 7913, 791304 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.876854
KEYWORDS: Superposition, Resonators, Laser resonators, Visualization, Prisms, Spatial light modulators, Computer simulations, Solid state lasers, Mirrors, Mode locking

Showing 5 of 32 publications
Conference Committee Involvement (3)
Photonic Instrumentation Engineering VI
5 February 2019 | San Francisco, California, United States
Photonic Instrumentation Engineering V
30 January 2018 | San Francisco, California, United States
Photonic Instrumentation Engineering IV
31 January 2017 | San Francisco, California, United States
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