Mr. John W. Devitt Profile

John W. Devitt

Principal Fellow at RTX Corp

SPIE Involvement:

Conference Program Committee | Author

Publications (19)

Proceedings Article | 12 April 2021 Presentation

The photonics project web based electro-optical tools

John Devitt, Ron Driggers, Anjali Singh, Orges Furxhi, Mel Friedman, Chris Mendes, Jamal Mustafa

Proceedings Volume 11740, 117400U (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2591825

KEYWORDS: Photonics, Electro optics, Radio optics, Photonic devices, Infrared radiation, Infrared imaging, Imaging devices, Electro optical systems, Computer programming

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 November 2010

Modeling and analysis of a high-performance midwave infrared panoramic periscope

Jonathan Nichols, James Waterman, Raghu Menon, John Devitt

OE, Vol. 49, Issue 11, 113202, (November 2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.3505866

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Modulation transfer functions, Panoramic photography, Mid-IR, Imaging systems, Cameras, Thermal modeling, Electronics, Black bodies, Mirrors

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Proceedings Article | 4 May 2010 Paper

Performance characteristics of a submarine panoramic infrared imaging sensor

J. Nichols, J. Waterman, Raghu Menon, John Devitt

Proceedings Volume 7660, 766005 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.850254

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Electronics, Cameras, Imaging systems, Nonuniformity corrections, Modulation transfer functions, Panoramic photography, Mid-IR, Infrared sensors, Radio optics

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Proceedings Article | 7 May 2009 Paper

C-QWIP focal plane array sensitivity

K. Choi, D. Forrai, D. Endres, J. Sun, P. Pinsukanjana, J. Devitt

Proceedings Volume 7298, 729807 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.816617

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Staring arrays, Quantum wells, Quantum efficiency, Doping, Readout integrated circuits, Quantum well infrared photodetectors, Electrons, Performance modeling, Neodymium

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Proceedings Article | 3 September 2008 Paper

C-QWIP focal plane array development

K. Choi, D. Forrai, D. Endres, J. Sun, P. Pinsukanjana, J. Devitt

Proceedings Volume 7082, 708208 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.792556

KEYWORDS: Staring arrays, Quantum efficiency, Sensors, Absorption, Quantum wells, Readout integrated circuits, Quantum well infrared photodetectors, Doping, Neodymium, Black bodies

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Proceedings Article | 30 April 2008 Paper

Wiregrid micro-polarizers for mid-infrared applications

Andrew Sarangan, Aziz Mahfoud, Zhi Wu, Qiwen Zhan, David Forrai, Darrel Endres, John Devitt, Robert Mack, James Harris

Proceedings Volume 6959, 695915 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.778028

KEYWORDS: Silicon, Metals, Lithography, Silica, Mid-IR, Aluminum, Staring arrays, Deep ultraviolet, Polarization, Polarizers

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Proceedings Article | 12 September 2007 Paper

Corrugated QWIP developments for tactical infrared imaging

David Forrai, Kwong-Kit Choi, John Devitt

Proceedings Volume 6660, 666010 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.740311

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Long wavelength infrared, Quantum efficiency, Quantum well infrared photodetectors, Staring arrays, Semiconducting wafers, Mid-IR, Quantum wells, Absorption, Readout integrated circuits

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Proceedings Article | 12 September 2007 Paper

Development of a MWIR polarimetric FPA

David Forrai, Darrel Endres, John Devitt, Andrew Sarangan, Qiwen Zhan, Aziz Mahfoud-Familia, Robert Mack, James Harris

Proceedings Volume 6660, 666007 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.737777

KEYWORDS: Staring arrays, Polarimetry, Mid-IR, Sensors, Optical filters, Semiconducting wafers, Cameras, Metals, Deep ultraviolet, Short wave infrared radiation

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Proceedings Article | 8 June 2007 Paper

Development of a 1 megapixel long IR QWIP focal plane array

M. Jhabvala, K. K. Choi, C. Monroy, A. La, J. Adams, J. Devitt, D. Forrai, D. Endres

Proceedings Volume 6542, 65420T (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.717224

KEYWORDS: Quantum well infrared photodetectors, Gallium arsenide, Staring arrays, Electronics, Imaging systems, Cameras, Sensors, Quantum efficiency, Readout integrated circuits, Semiconducting wafers

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Proceedings Article | 14 May 2007 Paper

C-QWIP material design and growth

K. K. Choi, J. Devitt, D. Forrai, D. Endres, J. Marquis, J. Bettge, P. Pinsukanjana

Proceedings Volume 6542, 65420S (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.718780

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Staring arrays, Quantum efficiency, Semiconducting wafers, Doping, Quantum well infrared photodetectors, Absorption, Quantum wells, Photons, Neodymium

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Proceedings Article | 30 April 2007 Paper

Characterization of a C-QWIP LWIR camera

David Forrai, Mark Sempsrott, Robert Fischer, Kwong-Kit Choi, John Devitt

Proceedings Volume 6543, 654317 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.719255

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Staring arrays, Sensors, Long wavelength infrared, Electronics, Readout integrated circuits, Imaging systems, Temperature metrology, Modulation transfer functions, Quantum efficiency

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Proceedings Article | 17 May 2006 Paper

Optimization of corrugated-QWIPs for large format, high-quantum efficiency, and multicolor FPAs

Kwong-Kit Choi, Carlos Monroy, Venkataraman Swaminathan, Theodor Tamir, Ming Leung, John Devitt, David Forrai, Darrel Endres

Proceedings Volume 6206, 62060B (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.663960

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Electrons, Quantum efficiency, Staring arrays, Medium wave, Quantum well infrared photodetectors, Gold, Metals, Refractive index, Stereolithography

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Proceedings Article | 17 May 2006 Paper

Uncooled infrared imaging using bimaterial microcantilever arrays

N. Lavrik, D. Grbovic, S. Rajic, P. Datskos, D. Forrai, E. Nelson, J. Devitt, B. McIntyre

Proceedings Volume 6206, 62061K (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.666125

KEYWORDS: Infrared imaging, Microelectromechanical systems, Staring arrays, Sensors, Thermography, Imaging systems, Silicon, Prototyping, Infrared detectors, Head

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Proceedings Article | 17 May 2006 Paper

High quantum efficiency C-QWIP FPA based IR cameras

John Devitt, David Forrai, Darrel Endres, Richard Rawe, Bob Fischer, K. Choi, V. Swaminathan

Proceedings Volume 6206, 62060C (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.664714

KEYWORDS: Quantum efficiency, Sensors, Staring arrays, Quantum well infrared photodetectors, Cameras, Infrared cameras, Polarization, Semiconducting wafers, Imaging systems, Electronics

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Proceedings Article | 31 May 2005 Paper

Novel high fill-factor, small pitch, reticulated InSb IR FPA design

R. Rawe, C. Martin, M. Garter, D. Endres, B. Fischer, M. Davis, J. Devitt, M. Greiner

Proceedings Volume 5783, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.603604

KEYWORDS: Staring arrays, Micro optics, Sensors, Silicon, Etching, Readout integrated circuits, Plasma etching, Tolerancing, Electronics, Wet etching

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Proceedings Article | 20 May 2005 Paper

EO/IR sensor performance for site perimeter security

David Forrai, John Devitt, Thomas Back, William Rogers, Steven Gaulding

Proceedings Volume 5778, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.604440

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Infrared cameras, Sensors, Staring arrays, Infrared imaging, Video, Surveillance, Homeland security, Imaging systems, Video surveillance

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Proceedings Article | 21 October 2004 Paper

Advanced FPA technology development at CMC Electronics

Mike Davis, John Devitt, Mark Greiner, Rich Rawe, A. Timlin, David Wade

Proceedings Volume 5563, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.565665

KEYWORDS: Staring arrays, Electronics, Reliability, Sensors, Indium, Black bodies, Yield improvement, Semiconducting wafers, Diffusion, Data modeling

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Proceedings Article | 30 August 2004 Paper

Advanced large-format InSb IR FPA maturation at CMC Electronics

Rich Rawe, A. Timlin, Mike Davis, John Devitt, Mark Greiner

Proceedings Volume 5406, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.542699

KEYWORDS: Staring arrays, Yield improvement, Electronics, Black bodies, Sensors, Reliability, Diffusion, Data modeling, Readout integrated circuits, Semiconducting wafers

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Proceedings Article | 10 October 2003 Paper

State of the art in large-format IR FPA development at CMC Electronics, Cincinnati

Mark Greiner, Mike Davis, John Devitt, Rich Rawe, David Wade, Jeff Voelker

Proceedings Volume 5074, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.487644

KEYWORDS: Staring arrays, Semiconducting wafers, Electronics, Silicon, Sensors, Readout integrated circuits, Visualization, Optical filters, Indium, Yield improvement

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