Dr. Yakov Soskind Profile

Dr. Yakov Soskind

SPIE Involvement:

Conference Chair | Author | Editor | Instructor

Area of Expertise:

Photonic and Laser Instrumentation , Diffractive Optics , Optical Design , Laser Beam Shaping and Combining , Electro-Optical Systems and Sensors , Physical Optics

Profile Summary

Yakov G. Soskind is actively involved in Photonics Instrumentation Development. For over 30 years, Dr. Soskind has made extensive contributions in the areas of optical engineering, laser systems development, fiber-optics and photonics instrumentation, diffractive and micro-optics, imaging, and illumination devices. Dr. Soskind is a founding chair of the Photonic Instrumentation Engineering conference. He is the author of Field Guide to Diffractive Optics, SPIE Press, 2011, and has been awarded more than 35 domestic and international patents.

Publications (30)

Proceedings Article | 10 June 2024 Presentation

Coherent field transformations: applications for laser power scaling and dynamic beam engineering

Yakov Soskind

Proceedings Volume PC13029, PC1302903 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3015631

KEYWORDS: Laser systems engineering, Laser applications, Engineering, High power lasers, Wavefronts, Structured light, Phased array optics, Packaging, Materials processing, Laser sources

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Proceedings Article | 10 June 2024 Presentation

Meta-optical systems: a new paradigm in imaging technologies

Yakov Soskind

Proceedings Volume PC13042, PC1304201 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3015475

KEYWORDS: Molybdenum, Imaging technologies, Imaging systems, Fabrication, Photonics, Multi-element lenses, Waveguides, Wavefronts, Tolerancing, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 13 March 2024 Presentation

Design of metasurface polarizing beam splitters in the infrared

Michael Soskind, Yakov Soskind

Proceedings Volume PC12897, PC128970M (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3008366

KEYWORDS: Beam splitters, Polarization, Infrared radiation, Design and modelling, Polarizers, Photonics systems, Windows, Transparency, System integration, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 27 September 2016 Paper

Understanding Laser Beam Quality Beyond M2

Y. Soskind, M. Soskind

Proceedings Volume 9950, 99500E (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2237354

KEYWORDS: Laser beam propagation, Beam shaping, Laser beam characterization, Standards development, Bridges, Beam propagation method, Adaptive optics, Optical testing, Laser applications, Laser metrology

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Proceedings Article | 13 May 2016 Paper

Laser cavity mode formation employing diffractive phase structures

Y. Soskind, Igor Anisimov

Proceedings Volume 9834, 98340G (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2228298

KEYWORDS: Laser resonators, Laser systems engineering, Laser development, Laser damage threshold, Laser resonators, Modes of laser operation, Mirrors, Laser applications, Solid state lighting, High power lasers, Laser beam propagation

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Proceedings Article | 16 March 2016 Paper

Propagation characteristics and characterization challenges of complex laser field distributions

Y. Soskind

Proceedings Volume 9754, 97540M (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2217526

KEYWORDS: Laser beam propagation, Photonic devices, Laser beam characterization, Diffraction, Wavefront distortions, Superposition, Phased array optics, Metrology, Light sources, Beam propagation method, Beam shaping, Wave propagation, Gaussian beams, Bessel beams, Wavefronts, Axicons

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SPIE Journal Paper | 3 September 2015

Shaping propagation invariant laser beams

Michael Soskind, Rose Soskind, Yakov Soskind

OE, Vol. 54, Issue 11, 111309, (September 2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.54.11.111309

KEYWORDS: Laser beam propagation, Adaptive optics, Beam shaping, Cylindrical lenses, Beam propagation method, Optical engineering, Laser resonators, Modes of laser operation, Superposition, Photonics

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Proceedings Article | 25 August 2015 Paper

Practical considerations of producing propagation invariant laser beams

M. Soskind, R. Soskind, Y. Soskind

Proceedings Volume 9581, 95810P (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2188347

KEYWORDS: Laser beam propagation, Gaussian beams, Cylindrical lenses, Adaptive optics, Matrices, Beam shaping, Laser resonators, Photonics, Beam propagation method, Structured light

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Proceedings Article | 21 June 2015 Paper

Propagation invariant laser beams for optical metrology applications

M. Soskind, Y. Soskind

Proceedings Volume 9526, 95261O (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2185794

KEYWORDS: Laser beam propagation, Beam shaping, Optical metrology, Beam propagation method, Adaptive optics, Lithography, Diffraction, Cylindrical lenses, Microscopy, Interferometry

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Proceedings Article | 26 May 2015 Paper

Diffractive optics technologies in infrared systems

Y. Soskind

Proceedings Volume 9451, 94511T (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2176828

KEYWORDS: Diffractive optical elements, Diffraction, Infrared imaging, Infrared radiation, Objectives, Optical components, Infrared technology, Imaging systems, Lens design, Chromatic aberrations

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Proceedings Article | 20 May 2015 Paper

Laser beam characteristics of optical phased arrays

Y. Soskind

Proceedings Volume 9466, 94660D (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2176825

KEYWORDS: Atmospheric propagation, Beam shaping, Near field, Laser beam propagation, Superposition, Phased array optics, Laser systems engineering, Beam steering, Laser development, Diffraction

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Proceedings Article | 13 March 2015 Paper

Formation of propagation invariant laser beams with anamorphic optical systems

Y. Soskind

Proceedings Volume 9369, 93690L (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2084104

KEYWORDS: Laser beam propagation, Adaptive optics, Beam propagation method, Beam shaping, Cylindrical lenses, Modes of laser operation, Laser resonators, Gaussian beams, Photonics, Free space optics

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 2014 Paper

Coherent radiation enhancement for laser beam shaping applications

M. Soskind, R. Soskind, Y. Soskind

Proceedings Volume 9194, 91940D (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2063031

KEYWORDS: Beam shaping, Spatial light modulators, Diffraction, Point spread functions, Electromagnetic radiation, Opacity, Wave propagation, Photomasks, Reflectivity, Optical microscopy

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Proceedings Article | 8 March 2014 Paper

Point-spread function-based characterization of optical systems

Y. Soskind, R. Walvick, C. Giranda, D. Laslo, R. Gifford

Proceedings Volume 8992, 89920E (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2040217

KEYWORDS: Point spread functions, Staring arrays, Sensors, Imaging systems, Monochromatic aberrations, 3D modeling, Ultraviolet radiation, Long wavelength infrared, Distortion, Infrared radiation

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Proceedings Article | 28 September 2013 Paper

Formation and propagation of Bessel beams: practical considerations

M. Soskind, R. Soskind, Y. Soskind

Proceedings Volume 8843, 88430N (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2023769

KEYWORDS: Axicons, Bessel beams, Laser beam propagation, Beam shaping, Beam propagation method, Wave propagation, Gaussian beams, Optical coherence tomography, Wavefronts, Interferometry

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Proceedings Article | 28 September 2013 Paper

Producing Bessel beams based on incoherent superposition of laser fields

M. Soskind, R. Soskind, Y. Soskind

Proceedings Volume 8843, 88430O (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2023786

KEYWORDS: Bessel beams, Axicons, Superposition, Laser beam propagation, Wave propagation, Beam propagation method, Beam shaping, Gaussian beams, Optical coherence tomography, Particles

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Proceedings Article | 15 October 2012 Paper

Coherent superposition of propagation-invariant laser beams

R. Soskind, M. Soskind, Y. Soskind

Proceedings Volume 8490, 849007 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.932233

KEYWORDS: Superposition, Beam shaping, Laser beam propagation, Modes of laser operation, Laser resonators, Optical vortices, Light wave propagation, Gaussian beams, Information operations, Spatial light modulators

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Proceedings Article | 11 October 2012 Paper

Super-resolution microscopy employing propagation-invariant laser beams

M. Soskind, R. Soskind, Y. Soskind

Proceedings Volume 8486, 848616 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.929163

KEYWORDS: Beam shaping, Laser beam propagation, Microscopy, Beam propagation method, Super resolution, Gaussian beams, Wave propagation, Super resolution microscopy, Laser resonators, Modulators

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Proceedings Article | 22 September 2011 Paper

Laser beam shaping and mode conversion using vortex phase structures

R. Soskind, Y. Soskind

Proceedings Volume 8130, 81300R (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.890505

KEYWORDS: Gaussian beams, Beam shaping, Optical tweezers, Switching, Photonics, Modes of laser operation, Beam splitters, Interferometers, Optical modulators, Near field

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Proceedings Article | 22 September 2011 Paper

Properties of propagation-invariant laser beams in the presence of obstructions

M. Soskind, Y. Soskind

Proceedings Volume 8130, 81300S (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.891267

KEYWORDS: Beam shaping, Laser beam propagation, Beam propagation method, Opacity, Free space optics, Photonics, Microscopy, Wave propagation, Near field optics, Cryptography

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SPIE Press Book | 18 August 2011

Field Guide to Diffractive Optics

Yakov G. Soskind

KEYWORDS: Diffraction, Diffraction gratings, Point spread functions, Binary data, Geometrical optics, Computer generated holography, Optical components, Refractive index, Lens design, Lenses

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$Field Guide to Diffractive Optics$

Proceedings Article | 18 January 2011 Paper

Micro-optics packaging and integration for high-power diode laser beam combining

Y. Soskind

Proceedings Volume 7944, 79440T (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.874178

KEYWORDS: Packaging, Micro optics, Beam shaping, Semiconductor lasers, Collimators, Waveguides, Fiber couplers, Multiplexing, Multimode fibers, Microlens

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Proceedings Article | 26 August 2010 Paper

Producing superresolved point-spread functions using a phase modulation technique

M. Soskind, R. Soskind, Y. Soskind

Proceedings Volume 7787, 77870T (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.859963

KEYWORDS: Point spread functions, Optical filters, Super resolution, Diffraction, Phase modulation, Photomasks, Near field, Phase shift keying, Microscopy, Optical storage

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Proceedings Article | 24 February 2010 Paper

Micro-optics packaging and integration for structured laser beam shaping

Y. Soskind

Proceedings Volume 7607, 760715 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.841190

KEYWORDS: Beam shaping, Spatial light modulators, Micro optics, Packaging, Laser beam propagation, Monochromatic aberrations, Gaussian beams, Near field, Near field optics, Photonics

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Proceedings Article | 12 February 2009 Paper

Diode laser beam shaping and propagation characteristics

Y. Soskind

Proceedings Volume 7221, 72210Y (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.808352

KEYWORDS: Laser beam propagation, Semiconductor lasers, Near field, Superposition, Beam shaping, Electro optical modeling, Diffraction, Refraction, Waveguides, Collimation

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Proceedings Article | 7 March 2008 Paper

Light coupling in micro-optic systems: past, present, and trends

Y. Soskind

Proceedings Volume 6899, 68990H (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.763343

KEYWORDS: Photonics, Micro optics, Packaging, Patents, Light emitting diodes, Electro optics, Photonic crystals, Photonic devices, Integrated optics, Photonic integrated circuits

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Proceedings Article | 5 March 2007 Paper

Solid state lighting and photobiological safety

Y. Soskind, J. Campin, M. Hopler, G. Pettit

Proceedings Volume 6426, 64262C (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.697029

KEYWORDS: Light emitting diodes, Injuries, Black bodies, Eye, Safety, Solid state lighting, Light sources, Hazard analysis, LED lighting, Light

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Proceedings Article | 11 March 2005 Paper

High dynamic range receiver optical design and integration challenges

Yakov Soskind, Jeff Perkins, Tom Wall

Proceedings Volume 5731, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.590898

KEYWORDS: Signal attenuation, Receivers, High dynamic range imaging, Microelectromechanical systems, Collimation, Packaging, Actuators, Solids, Integrated optics, Relays

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Proceedings Article | 10 June 2004 Paper

High dynamic range integrated 10 Gb/s receiver

Yakov Soskind, Scott Hart, George Kyriakopoulos, Jeff Perkins, Bryan Ranes, Alexey Turukhin, Tom Wall

Proceedings Volume 5358, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.529071

KEYWORDS: Receivers, Signal attenuation, High dynamic range imaging, Microelectromechanical systems, Actuators, Avalanche photodetectors, Photodetectors, Packaging, Switching, Micro optics

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Proceedings Article | 17 June 2003 Paper

Micro-optics coupling for 10-Gb/s avalanche photodiodes

Yakov Soskind, Mark Itzler, Bryan Ranes

Proceedings Volume 4989, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.474814

KEYWORDS: Avalanche photodetectors, Optical fibers, Receivers, Reflection, Micro optics, Interfaces, Photodetectors, Avalanche photodiodes, Tolerancing, Optical design

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Proceedings Volume Editor (11)

SPIE Conference Volume | 29 March 2024

Photonic Instrumentation Engineering XI

SPIE Conference Volume | 14 April 2023

Photonic Instrumentation Engineering X

SPIE Conference Volume | 14 April 2022

Photonic Instrumentation Engineering IX

SPIE Conference Volume | 15 April 2021

Photonic Instrumentation Engineering VIII

SPIE Conference Volume | 2 March 2020

Photonic Instrumentation Engineering VII

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Conference Committee Involvement (22)

Photonic Instrumentation Engineering XII

27 January 2025 | San Francisco, California, United States

Photonic Instrumentation Engineering XI

29 January 2024 | San Francisco, California, United States

Photonic Instrumentation Engineering X

30 January 2023 | San Francisco, California, United States

Photonic Instrumentation Engineering IX

24 January 2022 | San Francisco, California, United States

Photonic Instrumentation Engineering VIII

6 March 2021 | Online Only, California, United States

Photonic Instrumentation Engineering VII

4 February 2020 | San Francisco, California, United States

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

Laser Beam Shaping XVII

29 August 2016 | San Diego, California, United States

Photonic Instrumentation Engineering III

17 February 2016 | San Francisco, California, United States

Laser Beam Shaping XVI

10 August 2015 | San Diego, California, United States

Photonic Instrumentation Engineering II

11 February 2015 | San Francisco, California, United States

Laser Beam Shaping XV

17 August 2014 | San Diego, California, United States

Photonic Instrumentation Engineering

2 February 2014 | San Francisco, California, United States

Laser Beam Shaping XIV

26 August 2013 | San Diego, California, United States

Optoelectronic Interconnects and Component Integration XI

24 January 2011 | San Francisco, California, United States

Optoelectronic Interconnects and Component Integration X

25 January 2010 | San Francisco, California, United States

Photonics Packaging, Integration, and Interconnects IX

26 January 2009 | San Jose, California, United States

Photonics Packaging, Integration, and Interconnects VIII

22 January 2008 | San Jose, California, United States

Photonics Packaging, Integration, and Interconnects

23 January 2007 | San Jose, California, United States

Photonics Packaging and Integration VIII

25 January 2006 | San Jose, California, United States

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Course Instructor

SC1071: Understanding Diffractive and Meta-Optics

The course covers the fundamental principles of diffraction phenomena. It also includes numerous applications of diffractive components in optical and photonics systems, and covers recent developments and trends in the field, Attendees will be presented with optical field distributions and graphs to develop a qualitative understanding of diffraction and to establish the basis for fundamental relations and important trends. Attendees will also learn the important terminology employed in the field of diffractive optics. A comprehensive overview of the main types of diffractive optical components will be provided, including phase plates, diffraction gratings, binary optics, diffractive kinoforms, stepped-diffractive surfaces, holographic optical elements, meta-optics, and photonic crystals. Based on practical examples presented by the instructor, attendees will learn the benefit of incorporating diffractive optical components in optical and photonics instruments, such as augmented and virtual reality displays, optical data storage devices, imaging optics, optical tweezers, photonic sensors, and laser systems.

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SC1121: Recent Developments in Laser Beam Engineering

This course covers fundamental principles and recent developments in laser beam engineering, including the formation of propagation-invariant laser beams and their transformations, formation of structured illumination, beam shaping, and beam combining. The course instructor will provide a detailed description of different laser beam types, their properties and propagation characteristics, as well as beam quality criteria. This includes the criteria required for resolving ambiguities in beam quality defined based on the M2 parameter. The course will also provide a comprehensive overview of laser output power scaling techniques, including coherent and incoherent beam combining. Based on numerous examples presented by the instructor, attendees will learn about exciting applications of modern beam shaping techniques and how laser beams are employed in a variety of modern photonics instruments, including laser scanners for autonomous navigation LIDAR systems, laser projection systems for 3D metrology, wearable display and augmented reality devices, laser machining, materials processing, and micro-manipulation.

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SC1166: Physical Optics Design (with Examples)

This course introduces the audience to design principles and simulation techniques employed in physical optics design. The course covers the fundamental principles of physical optics that are governed by the wave phenomenon of light and need to be accounted for during the design process. Attendees will learn how to apply physical optics simulations to control light distributions in photonics instruments. The instructor will illustrate physical optics design principles based on several practical design examples that demonstrate the application of physical optics design techniques to successful photonics instrumentation development. The design examples include the following topics: point-spread function engineering and optical superresolution; light coupling in integrated photonics and fiber optics devices; optical systems employing diffractive components; laser beam shaping, beam combining, and propagation; propagation-invariant laser beams and self-healing phenomenon; design of components employing sub-wavelength structures.

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SC1055: Applied Diffractive Optics

This course covers the operational principles of diffractive optical components in modern photonic instruments. It also covers terminology in the field of diffractive optics, as well as delivers a comprehensive overview of the main types of diffractive optics components. The instructor provides attendees with an understanding of basic principles of diffraction phenomena, making an emphasis on qualitative understanding of diffraction by the use of field distributions and graphs, and providing the insight into the fundamental relations and the important trends. Attention is paid to the numerous applications and functions performed by diffractive optical components in photonic systems. The main methods for fabricating diffractive components are surveyed.

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