Enhanced optical and electrical properties of NiO-GO composite thin films on flexible PET substrates for optoelectronic applications by Bandhna Verma, Ashish Kumar, H.C. Swart, Vinay Kumar

“…In the present work, we have reported the nickel oxide (NiO)-graphene oxide (GO) composite thin films on flexible indium tin oxide-coated poly-ethyleneterephthalate (ITO PET) substrates by a simple solution processing approach (spin coating method). The dispersion of GO nanostructures (synthesized by the modified Hummers' method) was introduced in the NiO (synthesized by the hydrothermal method) dispersion solution in different volume ratios of 1:0, 1:0.2, 1:0.5, and 1:1; and the corresponding thin films were named as NG 0, NG 2, NG 5, and NG 10, respectively. …”
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Multi-Sensor Flood Mapping in Urban and Agricultural Landscapes of the Netherlands Using SAR and Optical Data with Random Forest Classifier by Omer Gokberk Narin, Aliihsan Sekertekin, Caglar Bayik, Filiz Bektas Balcik, Mahmut Arıkan, Fusun Balik Sanli, Saygin Abdikan

“…The research developed 25 different feature scenarios through the combination of Sentinel-1, Landsat-8, and Radarsat-2 imagery data by using backscattering coefficients together with optical Normalized Difference Water Index (NDWI) and Hue, Saturation, and Value (HSV) images and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)-derived Grey Level Co-occurrence Matrix (GLCM) texture features. …”
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Definition of Intraocular Lens Position after Suture Fixation to the Iris in Remote Post-Op Period with Optical Coherence Tomography by V. N. Nikitin, D. I. Ivanov

“…The developed method allows non-contact definition of IOL position (tilt/decentration) with optical coherence tomography (Optovue, AS-OCT). …”
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Direct determination of aluminum in low-enriched UAlx targets (UAlx-Al) by Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry by Sabine Neusatz Guilhen, Alexandre Luiz de Souza, Marycel Elena Barboza Cotrim, Maria Aparecida Faustino Pires

“…This study proposes a method of direct determination of Al in UAlx targets through the selection of specific emission lines enabled by the evaluation of the associated interferences on the recovery values.…”
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A linear perception-action mapping accounts for response range-dependent biases in heading estimation from optic flow. by Qi Sun, Ling-Hao Xu, Alan A Stocker

“…Additionally, neither the speed profile of the optic flow pattern nor the response method (mouse vs. keyboard) significantly affected participants' estimates. …”
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Enhancing the Scattering Induced by Gold Periodic Arrays Over Optical Waveguides Through Indium Tin Oxide Buffer Layers by Rita Asquini, Alessio Buzzin, Nicolas Hanine, Alessia Mannetta, Badrul Alam, Vincenzo Ferrara

“…Coupling efficiency, out-of-plane scattering and far-field projected beam focus and diffraction angle are evaluated using Finite-Difference Time-Domain (FDTD) method and scattering theory for different nanogratings and nanocylinders array patterns. …”
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Use of the Laser Beam Deflection Technique for Thermo-Optic Coefficients Study in Gadolinium-Yttrium Oxyorthosilicate Doped with Erbium Ions by K. V. Yumashev, V. I. Goman, L. K. Pavlovski, A. V. Hertsova, A. M. Malyarevich

“…The thermal coefficient of the optical path (TCOP) for the Er:GYSO crystal measured at the wavelength of 632.8 nm at different light polarization E and propagation direction k were obtained. …”
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A New Highly Secure Optical Image Security Technique Using Gyrator Transform for Image Security-Related Applications by L. Anusree, M. Abdul Rahiman

“…New methods and apparatuses for information security have evolved as a result of the rapid expansion of optical information processing. …”
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Registration of dermatoscopic images of skin neoplasms and detection of structural differences by A. F. Smalyuk, A. G. Zhukovets, N. M. Trizna

“…The proposed algorithm makes it possible to detect differences in images even if there is a significant difference in the brightness and color levels of the compared images, and also ignores small insignificant details, such as noise, dermatoscope optics marks, hair, etc. …”
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Surface Brillouin Scattering in Disordered Optical Fibers With Transverse Anderson Localization Guiding Mechanism for Evaluation of Longitudinal Structural Fluctuations by Sheng Liang, Yongxin Zhang, Xin Wang, Xinzhi Sheng, Shuqin Lou, Bo Lin, Mingli Dong, Lianqing Zhu

“…This paper is an interesting theoretical enlightenment for combining the novel concepts of surface-BS and DOF, also a useful exploration of longitudinal structural evaluating method for special optical fibers with microstructures.…”
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Light-Emitting Diode Array with Optical Linear Detector Enables High-Throughput Differential Single-Cell Dielectrophoretic Analysis by Emerich Kovacs, Behnam Arzang, Elham Salimi, Michael Butler, Greg E. Bridges, Douglas J. Thomson

“…The light source utilized in this system is composed of LEDs with a wavelength of 470 nm, while detection is performed using a 256-element optical array detector. Measurements with 10 μm polystyrene beads demonstrate this method can resolve changes equivalent to a Clausius–Mossotti factor of 0.18. …”
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Logic Gate Generation in a Monostable Optical System: Improving the Erbium-Doped Fiber Laser Reconfigurable Logic Operation by Samuel Mardoqueo Afanador-Delgado, José Luis Echenausía-Monroy, Guillermo Huerta-Cuellar, Juan Hugo García-López, Erick Emiliano Lopez-Muñoz, Rider Jaimes-Reátegui

“…This paper presents a new method for generating logic gates based on optical systems with an emission frequency equal to that used in current telecommunications systems. …”
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Impact of Optical Imagery and Topography Data Resolution on the Measurement of Surface Fault Displacement Using Sub‐Pixel Image Correlation by Solène L. Antoine, Zhen Liu

“…Sub‐meter resolution and stereo configurations are thus required for both the pre‐and the post‐earthquake periods to measure the full 3D near‐fault displacement field, including the vertical component using Digital Surface Model difference methods. Together, these results highlight the measurement needs for improving the observation of earthquake surface displacement toward the development of future Earth surface topography and topography change observing systems.…”
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Assessment of retinal microvascular changes in systemic sclerosis using optical coherence tomography angiography: a case–control study by Yomna A. Alahmadawy, Shaimaa Arfeen, Mervat Eissa, Sally S. Mohamed, Nermeen Bahgat, Rana A. Abdelfattah

“…Background To evaluate retinal microvascular density in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) with no clinically evident retinal vascular changes and to correlate the results to disease severity and duration parameters. Patients and methods This case–control study included 21 SSc patients and 21 healthy controls. …”
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Broadband optical mode switch with ultra-fast switching speed and high extinction ratio on lithium niobate on insulator platform by Ruoyu Shen, Bingzhou Hong, Fangchen Hu, Xin Wang, Shaobo Fang, Haiwen Cai, Wei Chu

“…Mode-division multiplexing (MDM) is a promising technology for enhancing data transmission capacity in next-generation optical interconnects. Optical mode switches are critical components in MDM systems, enabling the routing of different mode channels. …”
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Enhancement of Signal Identification and Extraction in a Φ-OTDR Vibration Sensor by Guojie Tu, Benli Yu, Shenglai Zhen, Kai Qian, Xuping Zhang

“…Based on this technique, we present a vibration separation method by analyzing the time difference between two fiber positions in this paper. …”
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Repeatability and agreement of biometric measurements using spectral domain anterior segment optical coherence tomography and Scheimpflug tomography in keratoconus. by Ye Li, Akilesh Gokul, Charles McGhee, Mohammed Ziaei

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Quantitative assessment of retinal thickness and vessel density using optical coherence tomography angiography in patients with Alzheimer's disease and glaucoma. by Przemyslaw Zabel, Jakub J Kaluzny, Katarzyna Zabel, Martyna Kaluzna, Aleksander Lamkowski, Damian Jaworski, Jaroslaw Makowski, Martyna Gebska-Toloczko, Robert Kucharski

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>Assessment and a direct comparison of retinal vessel density with the thickness of inner retinal layer (IRL) and outer retinal layer (ORL) in the same regions of the macula in subjects with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG).<h4>Methods</h4>We analyzed data from 48 eyes of healthy control (HC) participants, 71 eyes with POAG, and 49 eyes of AD patients. …”
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Investigation of the Characteristics of a Photodetector with a High Photocurrent when Transmitting Microwave Radio Signals Through an Optical Fiber by I. Yu. Tatsenko, T. K. Legkova, A. V. Ivanov, A. B. Ustinov

“…Investigation of characteristics of a photodetector with a high photocurrent when transmitting microwave radio signals through optical fiber. Research of microwave signal losses as a function of optical power.Materials and Methods. …”
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Using blood biomarkers and ophthalmological indicators of optical coherence tomography and angiography for the diagnosis of fundus lesions in patients with diabetes mellitus by Fanny Huang, Miaomiao Yu, Laura Huang, Laura Huang, Ruikang K. Wang, Theodore Leng, Sophia Y. Wang, Yaping Joyce Liao, Yaping Joyce Liao

“…PurposeTo assess long-term ophthalmic and clinical blood test changes in patients with different severities of diabetic retinopathy (DR).MethodsWe performed a longitudinal case-control study of 130 patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) and 67 controls, including visual acuities from 2,201 eye clinic visits and 44,833 blood tests. …”
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