Dr. Malcolm A. Watson Profile

Dr. Malcolm A. Watson

Principal Research Engineer at AVoptics Ltd

SPIE Involvement:

Author

Websites:

Company Website

Publications (14)

Proceedings Article | 4 March 2019 Presentation + Paper

Low size, weight and power quantum key distribution system for small form unmanned aerial vehicles

C. Quintana, P. Sibson, G. Erry, Y. Thueux, E. Kingston, T. Ismail, G. Faulkner, J. Kennard, K. Gebremicael, C. Clark, C. Erven, S. Chuard, M. Watson, J. Rarity, D. O'Brien

Proceedings Volume 10910, 1091014 (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2507669

KEYWORDS: Quantum key distribution, Free space optics, Telecommunications, Unmanned aerial vehicles, Information security, Optical communications, Data communications

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 21 October 2016 Open Access

High speed visible light communication using blue GaN laser diodes

S. Watson, S. Viola, G. Giuliano, S. Najda, P. Perlin, T. Suski, L. Marona, M. Leszczyński, P. Wisniewski, R. Czernecki, G. Targowski, M. Watson, H. White, D. Rowe, L. Laycock, A. Kelly

Proceedings Volume 9991, 99910A (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2245495

KEYWORDS: Semiconductor lasers, Visible radiation, Gallium nitride, Free space, Data transmission, Laser development, Free space optical communications, Data communications, Laser scattering, Eye

Read Abstract +

DOWNLOAD PAPER

Proceedings Article | 15 March 2016 Paper

AlGaInN laser diode technology for free-space and plastic optical fibre telecom applications

S. Najda, P. Perlin, T. Suski, L. Marona, M. Bóckowski, M. Leszczyński, P. Wisniewski, R. Czernecki, R. Kucharski, G. Targowski, S. Watson, A. Kelly, M. Watson, P. Blanchard, H. White

Proceedings Volume 9739, 97390U (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2207237

KEYWORDS: Semiconductor lasers, Laser applications, Gallium nitride, Optical fibers, Telecommunications, Laser systems engineering, Airborne laser technology, Data transmission, Free space optical communications, Diodes, Fiber optic communications, Optical testing

Read Abstract +

SPIE Journal Paper | 10 February 2016

AlGaInN laser diode technology for GHz high-speed visible light communication through plastic optical fiber and water

Stephen Najda, Piotr Perlin, Tadek Suski, Lucja Marona, Mike Leszczyński, Przemek Wisniewski, Robert Czernecki, Robert Kucharski, Gregorz Targowski, Malcolm Watson, Henry White, Scott Watson, Antony Kelly

OE, Vol. 55, Issue 02, 026112, (February 2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.55.2.026112

KEYWORDS: Semiconductor lasers, Gallium nitride, Laser applications, Data transmission, Fiber optic communications, Optical communications, Polymer optical fibers, Telecommunications, Gallium, Indium

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 16 March 2015 Paper

AlGaInN laser diode technology for free-space telecom applications

S. Najda, P. Perlin, T. Suski, L. Marona, M. Boćkowski, M. Leszczyński, P. Wisniewski, R. Czernecki, R. Kucharski, G. Targowski, S. Watson, A. Kelly, M. Watson, P. Blanchard, H. White

Proceedings Volume 9354, 93540Q (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2077459

KEYWORDS: Semiconductor lasers, Gallium nitride, Laser applications, Data transmission, Telecommunications, Modulation, Eye, Indium, Quantum wells, Free space optical communications

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 17 October 2014 Paper

Assessment of laser tracking and data transfer for underwater optical communications

Malcolm Watson, Paul Blanchard, Chris Stace, Priya Bhogul, Henry White, Anthony Kelly, Scott Watson, Manousos Valyrakis, Stephen Najda, Lucja Marona, Piotr Perlin

Proceedings Volume 9248, 92480T (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2073675

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Optical tracking, Laser scattering, Scattering, Optical communications, Telecommunications, Modulation, Semiconductor lasers, Data communications, Gallium nitride

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 26 October 2010 Paper

Body-worn optical wireless link to helmet mounted display

David Charlton, Malcolm Watson, Henry White

Proceedings Volume 7833, 78330C (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.865124

KEYWORDS: Receivers, Head-mounted displays, Transmitters, Video, Free space optics, Field programmable gate arrays, Optical antennas, Interfaces, Optical amplifiers, Head

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 25 September 2009 Paper

Cockpit to helmet optical wireless link: prototype hardware demonstration

M. Watson, H. White, N. Aldridge, J. Lam, R. Atkinson

Proceedings Volume 7480, 74800J (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.830682

KEYWORDS: Receivers, Signal detection, Head, Transmitters, Video, Free space optics, Data conversion, Optical antennas, Head-mounted displays, Cameras

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 2 October 2008 Paper

Demonstration of a distributed directed infrared countermeasure source: the multifunctional laser

T. Delmonte, M. Watson, E. O'Driscoll, D. Hand

Proceedings Volume 7115, 71150K (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.800070

KEYWORDS: Laser countermeasures, Crystals, Frequency conversion, Optical parametric oscillators, Photonics, Solids, Polarization, Directed infrared countermeasures, Visible radiation, Laser crystals

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 10 October 2007 Paper

The development and application of photonic technology in infrared and electro-optic countermeasures

E. J. O’Driscoll, M. A. Watson, T. Delmonte, R. L. Cooke

Proceedings Volume 6738, 673803 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.748338

KEYWORDS: Glasses, Optical parametric oscillators, Photonic crystal fibers, Silica, Diodes, Infrared radiation, Lamps, Waveguides, Structured optical fibers, Crystals

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 5 October 2006 Paper

Microstructured fibres: a positive impact on defence technology?

E. O'Driscoll, M. Watson, T. Delmonte, M. Petrovich, X. Feng, J. Flanagan, J. Hayes, D. Richardson

Proceedings Volume 6397, 639702 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.689669

KEYWORDS: Defense and security, Silica, Optical parametric oscillators, Glasses, Laser applications, Dispersion, Cladding, Mid-IR, Solids, Hydrogen fluoride lasers

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 11 November 2005 Paper

Microstructured fibres for sensing applications

M. N. Petrovich, A. van Brakel, F. Poletti, K. Mukasa, E. Austin, V. Finazzi, P. Petropoulos, E. O'Driscoll, M. Watson, T. DelMonte, T. M. Monro, J. P. Dakin, D. J. Richardson

Proceedings Volume 6005, 60050E (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.631617

KEYWORDS: Micro optical fluidics, Silica, Cladding, Absorption, Structured optical fibers, Sensors, Mid-IR, Refractive index, Solids, Biological and chemical sensing

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 29 December 2004 Paper

Design and construction of a photonic-fibre-pumped OPO for active sensor systems

Elizabeth O'Driscoll, Malcolm Watson

Proceedings Volume 5615, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.578260

KEYWORDS: Optical parametric oscillators, Crystals, Polarization, Sensors, Active sensors, Free space, Remote sensing, Mode locking, Laser applications, High power lasers

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 8 December 2004 Paper

Simulation and assessment of hyperspectral imagery

Malcolm Watson, Rachel Geatches, Peter North

Proceedings Volume 5613, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.577790

KEYWORDS: Monte Carlo methods, Reflectivity, Sensors, Target detection, Hyperspectral target detection, Hyperspectral imaging, Hyperspectral simulation, Scene simulation, Computer simulations, Atmospheric modeling

Read Abstract +

Showing 5 of 14 publications

View contact details

UPDATE YOUR PROFILE

Is this your profile? Update it now.

Sign into your SPIE.org account

Don’t have a profile and want one?

Create an account on SPIE.org

Keywords/Phrases

Search In:

Publication Years