Dr. Nathan Kutz Profile

Dr. Nathan Kutz

Professor at Univ of Washington

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Publications (37)

Proceedings Article | 3 October 2022 Paper

Wavefront sensor fusion via shallow decoder neural networks for aero-optical predictive control

Shervin Sahba, Christopher Wilcox, Austin McDaniel, Benjamin Shaffer, Steven Brunton, J. Nathan Kutz

Proceedings Volume 12223, 1222303 (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2631951

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Wavefront sensors, Sensor fusion, Adaptive optics, Neural networks, Wavefronts, Control systems, Data modeling, Optical turbulence, Aerodynamics

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SPIE Journal Paper | 27 January 2022

Dynamic mode decomposition for aero-optic wavefront characterization

Shervin Sahba, Diya Sashidhar, Christopher Wilcox, Austin McDaniel, Steven Brunton, J. Nathan Kutz

OE, Vol. 61, Issue 01, 013105, (January 2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.61.1.013105

KEYWORDS: Digital micromirror devices, Wavefronts, Adaptive optics, Wave propagation, Optical engineering, Sensors, Laser beam propagation, Refraction, Near field optics, Data modeling

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Proceedings Article | 11 August 2021 Presentation + Paper

Physics-informed machine-learning for modeling aero-optics

J. Nathan Kutz, Diya Sashidhar, Shervin Sahba, Steven Brunton, Austin McDaniel, Christopher Wilcox

Proceedings Volume 11817, 118170E (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2596540

KEYWORDS: Digital micromirror devices, Control systems, Data modeling, Wavefronts, Systems modeling, Machine learning, Transient nonlinear optics, Near field optics, Mathematical modeling, Algorithm development

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Proceedings Article | 5 March 2021 Paper

Deep learning for control of nonlinear optical systems

J. Nathan Kutz

Proceedings Volume 11703, 1170318 (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2576998

KEYWORDS: Control systems, Mode locking, Fiber lasers, Complex systems, Systems modeling, Nonlinear control, Machine learning, Wave plates, Polarizers, Data modeling

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Proceedings Article | 11 March 2016 Paper

Self-tuning fiber lasers

Steven Brunton, J. Kutz, Xing Fu

Proceedings Volume 9728, 972830 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2211773

KEYWORDS: Fiber lasers, Detection and tracking algorithms, Machine learning, Adaptive control, Mode locking, Nonlinear control, Control systems, Ultrafast lasers, Compressed sensing, Nonlinear optics, Birefringence, Wave plates, Polarizers

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Proceedings Article | 21 February 2011 Paper

Energy enhancement in mode-locked lasers using sinusoidal transmission functions for saturable absorption

Edwin Ding, Eli Shlizerman, J. Nathan Kutz

Proceedings Volume 7933, 793323 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.873874

KEYWORDS: Mode locking, Wave plates, Polarizers, Laser resonators, Fiber lasers, Saturable absorption, Polarization, Solids, Performance modeling, Solid state lasers

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Proceedings Article | 21 February 2011 Paper

Mode-locking theory for ultra-short few-femtosecond laser pulses

Edward Farnum, J. Nathan Kutz

Proceedings Volume 7933, 79331J (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.873855

KEYWORDS: Mode locking, Waveguides, Ultrafast phenomena, Femtosecond phenomena, Laser resonators, Waveguide modes, Standards development, Crystals, Signal attenuation, Laser applications

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Proceedings Article | 21 February 2011 Paper

Characterizing and suppressing multi-pulsing instabilities in mode-locked lasers

Eli Shlizerman, Edwin Ding, Matthew Williams, J. Nathan Kutz

Proceedings Volume 7933, 79331L (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.873970

KEYWORDS: Mode locking, Waveguides, Systems modeling, Pulsed laser operation, Data modeling, Waveguide modes, Polarization, Complex systems, Fusion energy, Laser stabilization

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Proceedings Article | 11 February 2011 Paper

Passive mode-locking using multi-mode fiber

Edwin Ding, Simon Lefrançois, J. Nathan Kutz, Frank Wise

Proceedings Volume 7914, 79141K (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.873866

KEYWORDS: Mode locking, Fiber lasers, Optical filters, Multimode fibers, Pulsed laser operation, Single mode fibers, Laser resonators, Solitons, Modulation, Current controlled current source

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Proceedings Article | 11 February 2011 Paper

Non-adiabatic pulse compression using cascaded higher-order solitons

J. Nathan Kutz, Qian Li, P. K. Wai

Proceedings Volume 7914, 79141M (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.873859

KEYWORDS: Solitons, Optical fibers, Solids, Dispersion, Ultrafast phenomena, Picosecond phenomena, Mode locking, Nonlinear optics, Optical solitons, Raman spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 17 January 2011 Paper

Light-bullet routing and logic in planar waveguide arrays

Matthew Williams, Colin McGrath, J. Kutz

Proceedings Volume 7941, 79410D (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.873915

KEYWORDS: Clocks, Waveguides, Planar waveguides, Logic devices, Mode locking, Logic, Gold, Diffraction, Waveguide modes, Nonlinear optics

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Proceedings Article | 18 November 2010 Paper

Studies on nonlinear loss and laser dynamics: from multi-wavelength CW lasing to multi-pulsing transition

Feng Li, J. Nathan Kutz, P. Wai

Proceedings Volume 7847, 784716 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.870530

KEYWORDS: Signal attenuation, Mode locking, Chemical elements, Optical simulations, Continuous wave operation, Transmitters, Fiber lasers, Nonlinear optics, Laser resonators, Solids

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Proceedings Article | 2 March 2010 Paper

Two-dimensional mode-locking in planar waveguide arrays

Matthew Williams, J. Nathan Kutz

Proceedings Volume 7600, 76001L (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.840561

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Mode locking, Planar waveguides, 3D modeling, Diffraction, Waveguide modes, Solitons, Modulation, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Dispersion

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Proceedings Article | 18 February 2010 Paper

Mode-locked laser pulse sources for wavelength division multiplexing

Edward Farnum, Brandon Bale, J. Nathan Kutz

Proceedings Volume 7582, 758216 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.840750

KEYWORDS: Mode locking, Wavelength division multiplexing, Laser resonators, Chemical elements, Pulsed laser operation, Dispersion, Solitons, Modulation, Laser stabilization, Photonics

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Proceedings Article | 18 February 2010 Paper

Mode-locking with phase-sensitive (parametric) amplification

Simon Hachey, Christopher Jones, J. Nathan Kutz

Proceedings Volume 7582, 758215 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.840563

KEYWORDS: Mode locking, Laser resonators, Solitons, Optical amplifiers, Amplifiers, Chemical elements, Polarization, Polarizers, Dispersion, Signal attenuation

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Proceedings Article | 17 February 2010 Paper

The critical role of intracavity dynamics in high-power mode-locked fiber lasers

Brandon Bale, J. Nathan Kutz

Proceedings Volume 7580, 75800W (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.840536

KEYWORDS: Optical filters, Mode locking, Laser resonators, Dispersion, Pulsed laser operation, Fiber lasers, Electronic filtering, Diffusion, Chemical elements, Modulation

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Proceedings Article | 17 February 2010 Paper

Characterizing the transition dynamics for multi-pulsing in mode-locked lasers

Brandon Bale, Khanh Kieu, Frank Wise, J. Nathan Kutz

Proceedings Volume 7580, 75801Z (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.840543

KEYWORDS: Mode locking, Waveguides, Laser resonators, Saturable absorption, Pulsed laser operation, Fourier transforms, Fiber lasers, Dispersion, Single walled carbon nanotubes, Laser systems engineering

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Proceedings Article | 17 February 2010 Paper

Operating regimes and performance optimization of the mode-locking dynamics of a laser cavity with passive polarizer

Edwin Ding, J. Nathan Kutz

Proceedings Volume 7580, 758020 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.840568

KEYWORDS: Mode locking, Polarizers, Wave plates, Laser resonators, Birefringence, Polarization, Fiber lasers, Systems modeling, Pulsed laser operation, Laser development

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Proceedings Article | 17 February 2010 Paper

Energy enhancements in mode-locked laser cavities using multi-mode fiber lasers

Edwin Ding, J. Nathan Kutz

Proceedings Volume 7580, 758022 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.840778

KEYWORDS: Mode locking, Fiber lasers, Multimode fibers, Single mode fibers, Pulsed laser operation, Saturable absorption, Laser resonators, Dispersion, Wave propagation, Polarizers

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