TY - CHAP U1 - Konferenzveröffentlichung A1 - Curticapean, Dan A1 - Israel, Kai ED - Gregory, G. Groot T1 - Photonics meet digital art T2 - Proceedings of SPIE: Optics Education and Outreach III N2 - The paper focuses on the work of an interdisciplinary project between photonics and digital art. The result is a poster collection dedicated to the International Year of Light 2015. In addition, an internet platform was created that presents the project. It can be accessed at http://www.magic-of-light.org/iyl2015/index.htm. From the idea to the final realization, milestones with tasks and steps will be presented in the paper. As an interdisciplinary project, students from technological degree programs were involved as well as art program students. The 2015 Anniversaries: Alhazen (1015), De Caus (1615), Fresnel (1815), Maxwell (1865), Einstein (1905), Penzias Wilson, Kao (1965) and their milestone contributions in optics and photonics will be highlighted. KW - Photonik Y1 - 2014 UR - https://www.spiedigitallibrary.org/conference-proceedings-of-spie/9188/1/Photonics-meet-digital-art/10.1117/12.2061861.full SN - 0277-786X (Print) SS - 0277-786X (Print) SN - 1996-756X (Online) SS - 1996-756X (Online) SN - 9781628412154 SB - 9781628412154 U6 - https://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2061861 DO - https://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2061861 N1 - Konferenz: SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, 17-21 August 2014, San Diego, California, United States VL - 9188 SP - 91880M-1 EP - 91880M-7 S1 - 7 PB - SPIE CY - Bellingham, Washington ER - TY - CHAP U1 - Konferenzveröffentlichung A1 - Vauderwange, Oliver A1 - Curticapean, Dan A1 - Javahiraly, Nicolas T1 - Realization of a concept for research-oriented photonics education T2 - Proceedings of SPIE: Optics Education and Outreach VI N2 - This paper explains the realization of a concept for research-oriented photonics education. Using the example of the integration of an actual PhD project, it is shown how students are familiarized with the topic of research and scientific work in the first semesters. Typical research activities are included as essential parts of the learning process. Research should be made visible and tangible for the students. The authors will present all aspects of the learning environment, their impressions and experiences with the implemented scenario, as well as first evaluation results of the students. KW - education and research KW - research-oriented education KW - learning scenario KW - optics and photonics Y1 - 2020 UR - https://www.spiedigitallibrary.org/conference-proceedings-of-spie/11480/2568786/Realization-of-a-concept-for-research-oriented-photonics-education/10.1117/12.2568786.full SN - 0277-786X (Print) SS - 0277-786X (Print) SN - 1996-756X (Online) SS - 1996-756X (Online) SN - 9781510637665 (Print) SB - 9781510637665 (Print) SN - 978151063767 (Online) SB - 978151063767 (Online) U6 - https://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2568786 DO - https://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2568786 N1 - Konferenz: SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, 24 August - 4 September 2020, Online Only, California, United States VL - 11480 SP - 114800J-1 EP - 114800J-9 S1 - 9 PB - SPIE CY - Bellingham, Washington ER - TY - CHAP U1 - Konferenzveröffentlichung A1 - Jäger, Nicola A1 - Kaufmann, Marcel A1 - Heitz, Benjamin A1 - Vauderwange, Oliver A1 - Haiss, Ulrich A1 - Curticapean, Dan ED - Gregory, G. Groot ED - Poulin-Girard, Anne-Sophie T1 - Live streaming of events over an IP network as a catalyst in media technology education and training T2 - Proceedings of SPIE: Optics Education and Outreach VI N2 - The paper describes how students are involved in applied research when setting up the technology and running a live event. Real-time IP transmission in broadcast environments via fiber optics will become increasingly important in the future. Therefore, it is necessary to create a platform in this area where students can learn how to handle IP infrastructure and fiber optics. With this in mind, we have built a fully functional TV control room that is completely IP-based. The authors present the steps in the development of the project and show the advantages of the proposed digital solutions. The IP network proves to be a synergy between the involved teams: participants of the robot competition and the members of the media team. These results are presented in the paper. Our activities aim to awaken enthusiasm for research and technology in young people. Broadcasts of live events are a good opportunity for "hands on" activities. KW - Educations KW - Education in Optics and Photonics KW - Astronomical events KW - Live Broadcasting Y1 - 2020 UR - https://www.spiedigitallibrary.org/conference-proceedings-of-spie/11480/2568843/Live-streaming-of-events-over-an-IP-network-as-a/10.1117/12.2568843.full?SSO=1 SN - 0277-786X (Print) SS - 0277-786X (Print) SN - 1996-756X (Online) SS - 1996-756X (Online) SN - 9781510637665 (Print) SB - 9781510637665 (Print) SN - 978151063767 (Online) SB - 978151063767 (Online) U6 - https://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2568843 DO - https://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2568843 N1 - Konferenz: SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, 24 August - 4 September 2020, Online Only, California, United States VL - 11480 SP - 114800L-1 EP - 114800L-7 S1 - 7 PB - SPIE CY - Bellingham, Washington ER - TY - CHAP U1 - Konferenzveröffentlichung A1 - Curticapean, Dan A1 - Vauderwange, Oliver A1 - Heitz, Benjamin A1 - Haiss, Ulrich ED - Lakshminarayanan, Vasudevan ED - Creath, Katherine ED - Shaw, Joseph A. T1 - Astronomical events and how to photograph them T2 - Proceedings of SPIE: Light in Nature VIII N2 - Astronomical phenomena fascinate people from the very beginning of mankind up to today. In this paper the authors will present their experience with photography of astronomical events. The main focus will be on aurora borealis, comet Neowise, total lunar eclipses and how mobile devices open up new possibilities to observe the green flash. Our efforts were motivated by the great impact and high number of viewers of these events. Visitors from over a hundred countries watched our live broadcasts. Furthermore, we report on our experiences with the photography of optical phenomena such as polar lights Fig. 1, comet Neowise with a Delta Aquariids meteor Fig. 11, and lunar eclipses Fig. 12. Y1 - 2020 UR - 978151063769 (Online) UR - https://www.spiedigitallibrary.org/conference-proceedings-of-spie/11481/2569941/Astronomical-events-and-how-to-photograph-them/10.1117/12.2569941.full SN - 0277-786X (Print) SS - 0277-786X (Print) SN - 1996-756X (Online) SS - 1996-756X (Online) SN - 9781510637689 (Print) SB - 9781510637689 (Print) U6 - https://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2569941 DO - https://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2569941 N1 - Konferenz: SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, 24 August - 4 September 2020, Online Only, California, United States VL - 11481 SP - 14810E-1 EP - 114810E-10 S1 - 10 PB - SPIE CY - Bellingham, Washington ER - TY - CHAP U1 - Konferenzveröffentlichung A1 - Curticapean, Dan A1 - Vauderwange, Oliver A1 - Heitz, Benjamin T1 - Art and Photonics T2 - Proceedings Volume 11143, Fifteenth Conference on Education and Training in Optics and Photonics: ETOP 2019; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada N2 - In this paper we report on our continuous efforts to apply optics and photonics in art. This results in interdisciplinary projects which sometimes lead to concrete art installations. We presented some of these projects at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, at the opening ceremony of the International Year of Light and the inaugural ceremony of the International Day of Light. Some newer projects, such as “A Maze: Ingenious Pipes” and “The Power of Your Eyes,” are also presented in this paper. KW - Art and Photonics KW - Education in Optics and Photonics KW - International Year of Light, IYL KW - International Day of Light, IDL Y1 - 2019 UR - https://www.spiedigitallibrary.org/conference-proceedings-of-spie/11143/111431R/Art-and-photonics/10.1117/12.2523415.full SN - 0277-786X SS - 0277-786X U6 - https://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2523415 DO - https://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2523415 VL - 11143 SP - 111431R-1 EP - 111431R-11 S1 - 11 PB - SPIE ER - TY - CHAP U1 - Konferenzveröffentlichung A1 - Curticapean, Dan A1 - Vauderwange, Oliver A1 - Heitz, Benjamin T1 - Astronomical events and their impact on knowledge transfer in optics and photonics T2 - Proceedings Volume 11143, Fifteenth Conference on Education and Training in Optics and Photonics: ETOP 2019; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada N2 - We present our twenty years of experience in the live broadcasting of astronomical events, with the main focus on total lunar eclipses. Our efforts were motivated by the great impact and high number of viewers of these events. Visitors from over a hundred countries watched our live broadcasts. Our viewer record was set on July 27, 2018, with the live transmission of the total lunar eclipse from the Feldberg, the highest mountain in the Black Forest, attracting nearly half a million viewers in five hours. An especially challenging activity was the live observing of the Mercury transit on 9 May 2016, which we presented as ‘live astronomy’ with hands-on telescope. The main goal of this event was to awake our students enthusiasm for optics and astronomy. Furthermore, we report on our experiences with the photography of optical phenomena such as polar lights and green flash. KW - Education in Optics and Photonics KW - Astronomical events KW - Live Broadcasting Y1 - 2019 UR - https://www.spiedigitallibrary.org/conference-proceedings-of-spie/11143/111431O/Astronomical-events-and-their-impact-on-knowledge-transfer-in-optics/10.1117/12.2522847.full?SSO=1 SN - 0277-786X SS - 0277-786X U6 - https://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2522847 DO - https://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2522847 VL - 11143 SP - 111431O-1 EP - 111431O-10 S1 - 10 PB - SPIE ER - TY - CHAP U1 - Konferenzveröffentlichung A1 - Curticapean, Dan A1 - Vauderwange, Oliver A1 - Heitz, Benjamin T1 - International Day of Light (IDL): a new forum for interdisciplinary learning concepts in optics and photonics T2 - Proceedings Volume 11143, Fifteenth Conference on Education and Training in Optics and Photonics: ETOP 2019; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada N2 - After the successful International Year of Light 2015, the idea of sustainability became increasingly imminent. After a preparatory year on 16 May 2018, the International Day of Light was launched for the first time. This event was celebrated with a public celebration in Paris at the UNESCO headquarters. In this paper we will present our projects dedicated to the International Day of Light in Paris. Together with a group of students from our university, we had the special opportunity to be integrated in the program of the opening ceremony at UNESCO in Paris. With our interdisciplinary projects we have tried to build a bridge between optics, photonics, art and media installations. KW - Education in Optics and Photonics KW - International Year of Light, IYL KW - International Day of Light, IDL Y1 - 2019 UR - https://www.spiedigitallibrary.org/conference-proceedings-of-spie/11143/1114334/International-Day-of-Light-IDL--a-new-forum-for/10.1117/12.2523411.full SN - 0277-786X SS - 0277-786X U6 - https://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2523411 DO - https://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2523411 VL - 11143 SP - 1114334-1 EP - 1114334-9 S1 - 9 PB - SPIE ER - TY - CHAP U1 - Konferenzveröffentlichung A1 - Vauderwange, Oliver A1 - Curticapean, Dan A1 - Javahiraly, Nicolas T1 - Concept and development of research-oriented education in the university context T2 - Proceedings Volume 11143, Fifteenth Conference on Education and Training in Optics and Photonics: ETOP 2019; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada N2 - The authors explain a developed concept for research-oriented education in optics and photonics. It is presented which goals are to be achieved, which strategies have been developed and how these can be implemented in a blended learning scenario. The goal of our education is the best possible qualification of the students on the basis of a strong scientific and research-oriented education, which also includes the acquisition of important interdisciplinary competences. All phases of a research process are to be mapped in the learning process and offer students an insight into current research topics in optics and photonics. KW - Optics and Photonics KW - research-oriented education KW - education and research KW - teaching and learning culture Y1 - 2019 UR - https://www.spiedigitallibrary.org/conference-proceedings-of-spie/11143/1114306/Concept-and-development-of-research-oriented-education-in-the-university/10.1117/12.2524008.full SN - 0277-786X SS - 0277-786X U6 - https://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2524008 DO - https://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2524008 VL - 11143 SP - 1114306-1 EP - 1114306-9 S1 - 9 PB - SPIE ER - TY - CHAP U1 - Konferenzveröffentlichung A1 - Vauderwange, Oliver A1 - Curticapean, Dan A1 - Javahiraly, Nicolas T1 - Increased knowledge transfer through the integration of research projects into university teaching T2 - Proceedings Volume 11143, Fifteenth Conference on Education and Training in Optics and Photonics: ETOP 2019, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada N2 - This paper describes the integration of the research project "Characterization of Color Vision using Spectroscopy and Nanotechnology: Application to Media Photonics" into an engineering course in the field of media technology. The aim is to develop the existing learning concept towards a more research-oriented teaching. Involving students in research projects as part of the learning process provides a deeper insight into current research topics and the key elements of scientific work. This makes it easier for students to recognize the importance of the acquired theoretical knowledge for the practice, which enables them to derive new insights of their own. KW - optics and photonics KW - color vision KW - display technologies KW - research-oriented education Y1 - 2019 UR - https://www.spiedigitallibrary.org/conference-proceedings-of-spie/11143/111433T/Increased-knowledge-transfer-through-the-integration-of-research-projects-into/10.1117/12.2523865.full SN - 0277-786X SS - 0277-786X U6 - https://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2523865 DO - https://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2523865 VL - 11143 SP - 111433T-1 EP - 111433T-7 S1 - 7 PB - SPIE ER - TY - CHAP U1 - Konferenzveröffentlichung A1 - Curticapean, Dan A1 - Wozniak, Peter A1 - Capobianco, Antonio A1 - Javahiraly, Nicolas T1 - Depth Sensor Based Detection of Obstacles and Notification for Virtual Reality Systems T2 - Advances in Human Factors in Wearable Technologies and Game Design, Proceedings of the AHFE 2019 International Conference on Human Factors and Wearable Technologies, and the AHFE International Conference on Game Design and Virtual Environments, July 24-28, 2019, Washington D.C., USA N2 - Walking interfaces offer advantages in navigation of VE systems over other types of locomotion. However, VR helmets have the disadvantage that users cannot see their immediate surroundings. Our publication describes the prototypical implementation of a virtual environment (VE) system, capable of detecting possible obstacles using an RGB-D sensor. In order to warn users of potential collisions with real objects while they are moving throughout the VE tracking area, we designed 4 different visual warning metaphors: Placeholder, Rubber Band, Color Indicator and Arrow. A small pilot study was carried out in which the participants had to solve a simple task and avoid any arbitrarily placed physical obstacles when crossing the virtual scene. Our results show that the Placeholder metaphor (in this case: trees), compared to the other variants, seems to be best suited for the correct estimation of the position of obstacles and in terms of the ability to evade them. KW - Virtual Reality KW - Range imaging RGB-D KW - Interaction metaphor KW - Collision avoidance KW - 3D interaction Y1 - 2019 SN - 978-3-030-20476-1 SB - 978-3-030-20476-1 U6 - https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-20476-1_28 DO - https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-20476-1_28 SP - 271 EP - 282 PB - Springer CY - Cham ER - TY - CHAP U1 - Konferenzveröffentlichung A1 - Wozniak, Peter A1 - Curticapean, Dan A1 - Capobianco, Antonio A1 - Javahiraly, Nicolas T1 - Towards Unobtrusive Obstacle Detection and Notification for VR T2 - Proceedings of the 24th ACM Symposium on Virtual Reality Software and Technology N2 - We present results of a preliminary study on our planned system for the detection of obstacles in the physical environment by means of an RGB-D sensor and their unobtrusive signalling using metaphors within the virtual environment (VE). Y1 - 2018 SN - 978-1-4503-6086-9 SB - 978-1-4503-6086-9 U6 - https://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3281505.3283391 DO - https://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3281505.3283391 N1 - Konferenz: 24th ACM Symposium on Virtual Reality Software and Technology (VRST '18), Tokyo, Japan, November 28 - December 01, 2018 SP - 126:1 EP - 126:2 S1 - 2 CY - New York ER - TY - CHAP U1 - Konferenzveröffentlichung A1 - Wozniak, Peter A1 - Curticapean, Dan A1 - Capobianco, Antonio A1 - Javahiraly, Nicolas T1 - Towards Unobtrusive Obstacle Detection and Notification for Virtual Reality Using Metaphors T2 - SUI '18: Proceedings of the Symposium on Spatial User Interaction N2 - We present results of a preliminary study on our planned system for the detection of obstacles in the physical environment (PE) by means of an RGB-D sensor and their unobtrusive signalling using metaphors within the virtual environment (VE). Y1 - 2018 SN - 978-1-4503-5708-1 SB - 978-1-4503-5708-1 U6 - https://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3267782.3274682 DO - https://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3267782.3274682 N1 - Konferenz: Symposium on Spatial User Interaction (SUI '18), Berlin, Germany, October 13 - 14, 2018 SP - 188 S1 - 1 CY - New York ER - TY - CHAP U1 - Konferenzveröffentlichung A1 - Ortega Clavero, Valentin A1 - Weber, Andreas A1 - Schröder, Werner A1 - Curticapean, Dan T1 - Potential use of the characteristic Raman lines of toluene (C7H8 ) as a reference on the spectral analysis of fuel blends T2 - Proceedings of SPIE: Optical Measurement Systems for Industrial Inspection IX N2 - We report the use of the Raman spectral information of the chemical compound toluene C7H8 as a reference on the analysis of laboratory-prepared and commercially acquired gasoline-ethanol blends. The rate behavior of the characteristic Raman lines of toluene and gasoline has enabled the approximated quantification of this additive in commercial gasoline-ethanol mixtures. This rate behavior has been obtained from the Raman spectra of gasoline-ethanol blends with different proportions of toluene. All these Raman spectra have been collected by using a self-designed, frequency precise and low-cost Fourier-transform Raman spectrometer (FT-Raman spectrometer) prototype. This FT-Raman prototype has helped to accurately confirm the frequency position of the main characteristic Raman lines of toluene present on the different gasoline-ethanol samples analyzed at smaller proportions than those commonly found in commercial gasoline-ethanol blends. The frequency accuracy validation has been performed by analyzing the same set of toluene samples with two additional state-of-the-art commercial FT-Raman devices. Additionally, the spectral information has been contrasted, with highly-correlated coefficients as a result, with the values of the standard Raman spectrum of toluene. KW - Raman-Spektroskopie KW - Spektralanalyse Y1 - 2015 SN - 0277-786X SS - 0277-786X SN - 9781628416855 SB - 9781628416855 U6 - https://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2185100 DO - https://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2185100 N1 - Konferenz: SPIE Optical Metrology, 2015, Munich, Germany VL - 9525 SP - 95254G S1 - 7 CY - München ER - TY - CHAP U1 - Konferenzveröffentlichung A1 - Vauderwange, Oliver A1 - Haiss, Ulrich A1 - Wozniak, Peter A1 - Israel, Kai A1 - Curticapean, Dan T1 - Active Learning in Optics and Photonics : liquid chriystal display in the Do-it-yourself T2 - 13th International Conference on Education and Training in Optics & Photonics, 29 June–2 July 2015, Bordeaux, France KW - Flüssigkristall Y1 - 2015 UR - https://www.osapublishing.org/conference.cfm?meetingid=39&yr=2015 ER - TY - CHAP U1 - Konferenzveröffentlichung A1 - Mandal, Avikarsha A1 - Wozniak, Peter A1 - Vauderwange, Oliver A1 - Curticapean, Dan T1 - Application of visual cryptography for learning in optics and photonics T2 - SPIE Proceedings : formal programs II N2 - In the age data digitalization, important applications of optics and photonics based sensors and technology lie in the field of biometrics and image processing. Protecting user data in a safe and secure way is an essential task in this area. However, traditional cryptographic protocols rely heavily on computer aided computation. Secure protocols which rely only on human interactions are usually simpler to understand. In many scenarios development of such protocols are also important for ease of implementation and deployment. Visual cryptography (VC) is an encryption technique on images (or text) in which decryption is done by human visual system. In this technique, an image is encrypted into number of pieces (known as shares). When the printed shares are physically superimposed together, the image can be decrypted with human vision. Modern digital watermarking technologies can be combined with VC for image copyright protection where the shares can be watermarks (small identification) embedded in the image. Similarly, VC can be used for improving security of biometric authentication. This paper presents about design and implementation of a practical laboratory experiment based on the concept of VC for a course in media engineering. Specifically, our contribution deals with integration of VC in different schemes for applications like digital watermarking and biometric authentication in the field of optics and photonics. We describe theoretical concepts and propose our infrastructure for the experiment. Finally, we will evaluate the learning outcome of the experiment, performed by the students. © (2016) COPYRIGHT Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE). Downloading of the abstract is permitted for personal use only. KW - Optik KW - Phontonik KW - Kryptographie Y1 - 2016 UR - http://proceedings.spiedigitallibrary.org/proceeding.aspx?articleid=2564444 U6 - https://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2237923 DO - https://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2237923 SP - 8 S1 - 8 ER - TY - CHAP U1 - Konferenzveröffentlichung A1 - Ortega Clavero, Valentin A1 - Weber, Jörg-Andreas A1 - Schröder, Werner A1 - Curticapean, Dan T1 - Spectral analysis of bacanora (agave-derived liquor) by using FT-Raman spectroscopy T2 - Proceedings SPIE 9899 N2 - Paper Abstract The industry of the agave-derived bacanora, in the northern Mexican state of Sonora, has been growing substantially in recent years. However, this higher demand still lies under the influences of a variety of social, legal, cultural, ecological and economic elements. The governmental institutions of the state have tried to encourage a sustainable development and certain levels of standardization in the production of bacanora by applying different economical and legal strategies. However, a large portion of this alcoholic beverage is still produced in a traditional and rudimentary fashion. Beyond the quality of the beverage, the lack of proper control, by using adequate instrumental methods, might represent a health risk, as in several cases traditional-distilled beverages can contain elevated levels of harmful materials. The present article describes the qualitative spectral analysis of samples of the traditional-produced distilled beverage bacanora in the range from 0 cm−1 to 3500 cm−1 by using a Fourier Transform Raman spectrometer. This particular technique has not been previously explored for the analysis of bacanora, as in the case of other beverages, including tequila. The proposed instrumental arrangement for the spectral analysis has been built by combining conventional hardware parts (Michelson interferometer, photo-diodes, visible laser, etc.) and a set of self-developed evaluation algorithms. The resulting spectral information has been compared to those of pure samples of ethanol and to the spectra from different samples of the alcoholic beverage tequila. The proposed instrumental arrangement can be used the analysis of bacanora. Y1 - 2016 U6 - https://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2228840 DO - https://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2228840 SP - 8 S1 - 8 PB - SPIE ER - TY - CHAP U1 - Konferenzveröffentlichung A1 - Vauderwange, Oliver A1 - Wozniak, Peter A1 - Javahiraly, Nicolas A1 - Curticapean, Dan T1 - A blended learning concept for an engineering course in the field of color representation and display technologies T2 - SPIE Conference Proceedings SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, 2016, San Diego, California, United States N2 - The Paper presents the design and development of a blended learning concept for an engineering course in the field of color representation and display technologies. A suitable learning environment is crucial for the success of the teaching scenario. A mixture of theoretical lectures and hands-on activities with practical applications and experiments, combined with the advantages of modern digital media is the main topic of the paper. Blended learning describes the didactical change of attendance periods and online periods. The e-learning environment for the online period is designed toward an easy access and interaction. Present digital media extends the established teaching scenarios and enables the presentation of videos, animations and augmented reality (AR). Visualizations are effective tools to impart learning contents with lasting effect. The preparation and evaluation of the theoretical lectures and the hands-on activities are stimulated and affects positively the attendance periods. The tasks and experiments require the students to work independently and to develop individual solution strategies. This engages and motivates the students, deepens the knowledge. The authors will present their experience with the implemented blended learning scenario in this field of optics and photonics. All aspects of the learning environment will be introduced. KW - Maschinenbau KW - Lehre KW - Gestaltung Y1 - 2016 UR - https://www.spiedigitallibrary.org/conference-proceedings-of-spie/9946/1/A-blended-learning-concept-for-an-engineering-course-in-the/10.1117/12.2237612.full?SSO=1 U6 - https://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2237612 DO - https://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2237612 SP - 9 S1 - 9 ER - TY - CHAP U1 - Konferenzveröffentlichung A1 - Curticapean, Dan A1 - Wozniak, Peter A1 - Javahiraly, Nicolas A1 - Vauderwange, Oliver T1 - Augmented Reality Based Real-Time Data Visualization Concept for Ultra-Efficient Car Prototype T2 - Frontiers in Optics, OSA Technical Digest (online) N2 - For an ultra-efficient car-engineering project, we aim to utilize AR technology for the driver and engineering team. A real-time monitoring of the car’s operational parameters is crucial for best possible fuel efficiency and overall performance. Y1 - 2017 SN - 978-1-943580-33-0 SB - 978-1-943580-33-0 U6 - https://dx.doi.org/10.1364/FIO.2017.JTu2A.97 DO - https://dx.doi.org/10.1364/FIO.2017.JTu2A.97 SP - 1 EP - 2 S1 - 2 PB - Optical Society of America CY - Washington, D.C. United States ER - TY - CHAP U1 - Konferenzveröffentlichung A1 - Curticapean, Dan A1 - Vauderwange, Oliver A1 - Wozniak, Peter A1 - Javahiraly, Nicolas T1 - New Perspectives in Color Vision using Spectroscopy and Nanotechnology: Application to Media Photonics T2 - Frontiers in Optics, OSA Technical Digest (online) N2 - This paper summarizes the basic ideas of the actual research work, based on the question, how quantum dots changes the possibilities of color rendering, with the focus on the human visual perception. Y1 - 2017 SN - 978-1-943580-33-0 SB - 978-1-943580-33-0 U6 - https://dx.doi.org/10.1364/FIO.2017.JTu2A.115 DO - https://dx.doi.org/10.1364/FIO.2017.JTu2A.115 SP - 1 EP - 2 S1 - 2 PB - Optical Society of America CY - Washington, D.C. United States ER - TY - CHAP U1 - Konferenzveröffentlichung A1 - Curticapean, Dan A1 - Wozniak, Peter A1 - Javahiraly, Nicolas T1 - Real-time augmented reality overlay for an energy-efficient car study T2 - Proceedings of SPIE Digital Optical Technologies, 2017, Munich, Germany N2 - Our university carries out various research projects. Among others, the project Schluckspecht is an interdisciplinary work on different ultra-efficient car concepts for international contests. Besides the engineering work, one part of the project deals with real-time data visualization. In order to increase the efficiency of the vehicle, an online monitoring of the runtime parameters is necessary. The driving parameters of the vehicle are transmitted to a processing station via a wireless network connection. We plan to use an augmented reality (AR) application to visualize different data on top of the view of the real car. By utilizing a mobile Android or iOS device a user can interactively view various real-time and statistical data. The car and its components are meant to be augmented by various additional information, whereby that information should appear at the correct position of the components. An engine e.g. could show the current rpm and consumption values. A battery on the other hand could show the current charge level. The goal of this paper is to evaluate different possible approaches, their suitability and to expand our application to other projects at our university. Y1 - 2017 U6 - https://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2270328 DO - https://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2270328 VL - 10335 SP - 1 EP - 8 S1 - 8 PB - SPIE CY - Bellingham, WA ER - TY - CHAP U1 - Konferenzveröffentlichung A1 - Wozniak, Peter A1 - Vauderwange, Oliver A1 - Mandal, Avikarsha A1 - Javahiraly, Nicolas A1 - Curticapean, Dan T1 - Possible applications of the LEAP Motion controller for more interactive simulated experiments in Augmented or Virtual Reality T2 - Proceedings SPIE Optics Education Outreach N2 - Practical exercises are a crucial part of many curricula. Even simple exercises can improve the understanding of the underlying subject. Most experimental setups require special hardware. To carry out e. g. a lens experiments the students need access to an optical bench, various lenses, light sources, apertures and a screen. In our previous publication we demonstrated the use of augmented reality visualization techniques in order to let the students prepare with a simulated experimental setup. Within the context of our intended blended learning concept we want to utilize augmented or virtual reality techniques for stationary laboratory exercises. Unlike applications running on mobile devices, stationary setups can be extended more easily with additional interfaces and thus allow for more complex interactions and simulations in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). The most significant difference is the possibility to allow interactions beyond touching a screen. The LEAP Motion controller is a small inexpensive device that allows for the tracking of the user’s hands and fingers in three dimensions. It is conceivable to allow the user to interact with the simulation’s virtual elements by the user’s very hand position, movement and gesture. In this paper we evaluate possible applications of the LEAP Motion controller for simulated experiments in augmented and virtual reality. We pay particular attention to the devices strengths and weaknesses and want to point out useful and less useful application scenarios. © (2016) COPYRIGHT Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE). Downloading of the abstract is permitted for personal use only. KW - Leap Motion Controller KW - Simulation KW - Virtuelle Realität Y1 - 2016 UR - http://proceedings.spiedigitallibrary.org/proceeding.aspx?articleid=2564439 U6 - https://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2237673 DO - https://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2237673 CY - San Diego ER - TY - CHAP U1 - Konferenzveröffentlichung A1 - Curticapean, Dan A1 - Vauderwange, Oliver A1 - Wozniak, Peter A1 - Mandal, Avikarsha T1 - The International Year of Light 2015 and its impact on educational activities T2 - SPIE Proceedings KW - Licht Y1 - 2016 UR - http://proceedings.spiedigitallibrary.org/proceeding.aspx?articleid=2564425 SP - 9 S1 - 9 ER - TY - CHAP U1 - Konferenzveröffentlichung A1 - Curticapean, Dan T1 - International Year of Light opens new dimensions in optics and photonics education T2 - 13th International Conference on Education and Training in Optics & Photonics KW - Licht KW - Optik KW - Physik Y1 - 2015 UR - http://proceedings.spiedigitallibrary.org/volume.aspx?volumeid=17383 U6 - https://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2223056 DO - https://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2223056 SP - 9 S1 - 9 ER - TY - CHAP U1 - Konferenzveröffentlichung A1 - Curticapean, Dan A1 - Israel, Kai A1 - Vauderwange, Oliver A1 - Wozniak, Peter T1 - Invisible Light: A global infotainment community based on augmented reality technologies T2 - ETOP Proceedings N2 - Theoretical details about optics and photonics are not common knowledge nowadays. Physicists are keen to scientifically explain ‘light,’ which has a huge impact on our lives. It is necessary to examine it from multiple perspectives and to make the knowledge accessible to the public in an interdisciplinary, scientifically well-grounded and appealing medial way. To allow an information exchange on a global scale, our project “Invisible Light” establishes a worldwide accessible platform. Its contents will not be created by a single instance, but user-generated, with the help of the global community. The article describes the infotainment portal “Invisible Light,” which stores scientific articles about light and photonics and makes them accessible worldwide. All articles are tagged with geo-coordinates, so they can be clearly identified and localized. A smartphone application is used for visualization, transmitting the information to users in real time by means of an augmented reality application. Scientific information is made accessible for a broad audience and in an attractive manner. KW - Licht KW - Wissenschaft Y1 - 2015 U6 - https://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2223054 DO - https://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2223054 N1 - Konferenz: 13th International Conference on Education and Training in Optics & Photonics (ETOP 2015), Bordeaux, France VL - 9793 SP - 979306 S1 - 6 ER - TY - CHAP U1 - Konferenzveröffentlichung A1 - Curticapean, Dan A1 - Otte, Andreas A1 - Neculae, Adrian ED - Gannot, Israel T1 - Numerical analysis of the diffusive mass transport in brain tissues with applications to optical sensors T2 - SPIE Proceedings: Optical Fibers and Sensors for Medical Diagnostics and Treatment Applications XIII N2 - In the brain-cell microenvironment, diffusion plays an important role: apart from delivering glucose and oxygen from the vascular system to brain cells, it also moves informational substances between cells. The brain is an extremely complex structure of interwoven, intercommunicating cells, but recent theoretical and experimental works showed that the classical laws of diffusion, cast in the framework of porous media theory, can deliver an accurate quantitative description of the way molecules are transported through this tissue. The mathematical modeling and the numerical simulations are successfully applied in the investigation of diffusion processes in tissues, replacing the costly laboratory investigations. Nevertheless, modeling must rely on highly accurate information regarding the main parameters (tortuosity, volume fraction) which characterize the tissue, obtained by structural and functional imaging. The usual techniques to measure the diffusion mechanism in brain tissue are the radiotracer method, the real time iontophoretic method and integrative optical imaging using fluorescence microscopy. A promising technique for obtaining the values for characteristic parameters of the transport equation is the direct optical investigation using optical fibers. The analysis of these parameters also reveals how the local geometry of the brain changes with time or under pathological conditions. This paper presents a set of computations concerning the mass transport inside the brain tissue, for different types of cells. By measuring the time evolution of the concentration profile of an injected substance and using suitable fitting procedures, the main parameters characterizing the tissue can be determined. This type of analysis could be an important tool in understanding the functional mechanisms of effective drug delivery in complex structures such as the brain tissue. It also offers possibilities to realize optical imaging methods for in vitro and in vivo measurements using optical fibers. The model also may help in radiotracer biomarker models for the understanding of the mechanism of action of new chemical entities. KW - Gehirn KW - Gewebe KW - Sensortechnik KW - Optik Y1 - 2013 SN - 0277-786X SS - 0277-786X U6 - https://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2004436 DO - https://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2004436 N1 - Konferenz: SPIE BiOS. Optical fibers and sensors for medical diagnostics and treatment applications XIII : 2 - 3 Februar 2013, San Francisco, California, United States VL - 8576 SP - 857605-1 EP - 857605-9 S1 - 9 CY - Bellingham, Washington ER - TY - CHAP U1 - Konferenzveröffentlichung A1 - Curticapean, Dan T1 - Die Macht der Animationen im Unterricht der Naturwissenschaften-eine didaktische Betrachtung T2 - Beiträge zum 7. Tag der Lehre : Hochschule Biberach, 22. November 2007 Y1 - 2007 UR - Studienkommission für Hochschuldidaktik an Fachhochschulen in Baden- Württemberg SN - 978-3-00-022550-5 SB - 978-3-00-022550-5 SP - 111 EP - 114 PB - Hochschule Karlsruhe CY - Karlsruhe ER - TY - CHAP U1 - Konferenzveröffentlichung A1 - Christ, Andreas A1 - Feißt, Markus A1 - Curticapean, Dan T1 - Mobile learning a new Paradigm of e-Learning in Optics and Photonics T2 - Education and Training in Optics and Photonics, OSA Technical Digest Series (CD) N2 - The developed solution enables the presentation of animations and 3D virtual reality (VR) on mobile devices and is well suited for mobile learning, thus creating new possibilities in the area of e-learning worldwide. Difficult relations in physics as well as intricate experiments in optics can be visualised on mobile devices without need for a personal computer. Y1 - 2009 U6 - https://dx.doi.org/10.1364/ETOP.2009.ETC4 DO - https://dx.doi.org/10.1364/ETOP.2009.ETC4 N1 - Konferenz: Education and Training in Optics and Photonics (ETOP), St. Asaph, UK, July 5th - 7th, 2009 SP - 11 S1 - 11 CY - Washington, DC ER - TY - CHAP U1 - Konferenzveröffentlichung A1 - Curticapean, Dan T1 - University for Children – The Magic of Light T2 - Education and Training in Optics and Photonics, OSA Technical Digest Series (CD) N2 - The University for Children is a very successful event aiming to spark children‧s interest in science, in this particular lecture in Optics and Photonics. It is from brain research that we know about the significant dependence of successful learning on the fun factor. Researchers in this field have shown that knowledge acquired with fun is stored for a longer time in the long-term memory and can be used both more efficiently and more creatively [1], [2]. Such an opportunity to inspire the young generation for science must not be wasted. The world of Photonics and Optics provides us with a nearly inexhaustible source of opportunities of this kind. Y1 - 2009 U6 - https://dx.doi.org/10.1364/ETOP.2009.ESA5 DO - https://dx.doi.org/10.1364/ETOP.2009.ESA5 N1 - Konferenz: Education and Training in Optics and Photonics (ETOP), St. Asaph, UK, July 5th - 7th, 2009 SP - 12 S1 - 12 CY - Washington, DC ER - TY - CHAP U1 - Konferenzveröffentlichung A1 - Curticapean, Dan A1 - Neculae, Adrian T1 - Radiative heat transfer in optical fibers with applications to temperature measurement and controlled splicing processes considering the SP1 approximation T2 - Frontiers in Optics 2012/Laser Science XXVIII, 14–18 October 2012, Rochester, New York, United States N2 - The paper focuses on a numerical model which describes the radial temperature evolution in an optical fiber during the heating and cooling process according to the SP1 approximation. Based on this model, experimental methods for temperature measurement with optical fibers and for splice process optimization can be developed. KW - Faserstoff KW - Temperaturmessung KW - Bruchmechanik Y1 - 2012 U6 - https://dx.doi.org/10.1364/FIO.2012.FW3A.37 DO - https://dx.doi.org/10.1364/FIO.2012.FW3A.37 SP - FW3A.37. CY - Washington, DC ER -