In projection-based augmented reality, specular reflection may distract the users. This paper demonstrates that the specular reflection can be eliminated by redundantly illuminating the projection surface using multiple overlapping projectors mounted at different locations. Our initial system using two projectors is presented. The system automatically determines the pixels which include specula...

James D. Van de Ven Arthur G. Erdman University of Minnesota Mechanical Engineering Department 111 Church Street SE Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455 E-mail: [email protected] Abstract. Modeling laser transmission welding of thermoplastics requires knowledge of the optical properties of the two materials being joined. Previous work measuring optical properties for this purpose placed little import...

Graphene plasmonic nanostructures enable subwavelength confinement of electromagnetic energy from the mid-infrared down to the terahertz frequencies. By exploiting the spectrally varying light scattering phase at the vicinity of the resonant frequency of the plasmonic nanostructure, it is possible to control the angle of reflection of an incoming light beam. We demonstrate, through full-wave el...

A new comprehensive reflectance model is presented. The model accounts for both surface and subsurface local light scattering. The model combines, for the first time, highly-efficient wave optics components and rigorous empirical components. The model displays a wide range of directional and non-directional light scattering phenomena and compares favorably against extensive, detailed reflectanc...

Cephalopods are sensitive to the linear polarization characteristics of light. To examine if this polarization sensitivity plays a role in the predatory behavior of cuttlefish, we examined the preference of Sepia officinalis when presented with fish whose polarization reflection was greatly reduced versus fish whose polarization reflection was not affected. Cuttlefish preyed preferably on fish ...

We discuss curvature corrections to Fresnel's laws for the reflection and transmission of light at a nonplanar refractive-index boundary. The reflection coefficients are obtained from the resonances of a dielectric disk within a sequential-reflection model. The Goos-Hänchen effect for curved light fronts at a planar interface can be adapted to provide a qualitative and quantitative extension of...

We discuss the theory and practical issues behind creating reflection models to show the difficulty of the problem. We survey the current approaches towards reflection models for computer graphics to show that even for simple surfaces, the important issues are far from settled. We briefly discuss future directions for research. Finally, we present a case study of a particular type of light refl...

We propose optical polarization imaging as a minimally invasive technique for measuring the mechanical properties of plastics and soft tissues through their change in reflectance properties with applied strain or force. We suggest that changes in surface roughness are responsible for the linear reflectivity changes with applied stretch or strain. Several aspects of this model are tested, includ...

Anti-reflection coatings (ARC) of dielectrics help in balancing the refractive index mismatch between silicon and air as result reducing the reflection losses but they do not cause bending of light rays which is essential for efficient light trapping of the injected light into the cell. Texturiaztion helps in both the reduction of reflection losses and light trapping due to bending of the light...