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Optics

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Includes: Electron optics; Microscopy; Nonlinear optics.

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Douglas Dixon papers, 1981-2003

 Series
Accession: 2464-09Identifier: 2464-09-15.
Scope and Content:

The Douglas Dixon papers are composed of records generated by Dixon during his tenure as a project manager at the Sarnoff Corporation (1993-2003). They encompass notes and presentations related to projects Dixon oversaw – such as VideoBrush, Just Noticeable Difference (JND), and GreatHomeVideo (GHV) – all of which allowed home consumers to manipulate photos or videos for improved quality or performance. This series also includes background and research materials, such as scientific articles on optics, and press clippings of competitors’ products. Of special note in Series I is a DVD containing video excerpts of the projects Dixon oversaw, including a virtual reality video game called "Palenque."

One of Dixon's lab notebooks (1984) can be found in Record group 26.

Dates: 1981-2003

Edward G. Ramberg papers, 1935-1980

 Series
Accession: 2464-09Identifier: 2464-09-10.-I.
Scope and Content:

The Edward Ramberg papers consist mainly of Ramberg's technical writings, both internal and external, on electron optics, electron microscopy, television, and other topics. It also includes many of his translations of German publications on related subjects.

147 of Ramberg's lab notebooks (1935-1972) can be found in Record group 26.

Dates: 1935-1980

Michael J. Lurie papers, 1968-2000

 Series
Accession: 2464-09Identifier: 2464-09-21.
Scope and Content:

The Michael J. Lurie papers are composed of presentation materials, notes, articles, photographs, slides, and correspondence related to Lurie’s work on projects related to optics, including optical readers for VideoDisc, cameras, and advanced monitor displays.

Nine of Lurie's lab notebooks (1969-1987) can be found in Record group 26.

Dates: 1968-2000

Ron Roach papers, 1970-2001

 Series
Accession: 2464-09Identifier: 2464-09-4.-IV.
Scope and Content:

The Ron Roach papers consist of patent applications and disclosures, and notes, presentations, photographs, slides, and subject files pertaining to projects overseen by Roach.

Eleven of Roach's lab notebooks (1967-1991) can be found in Record group 26.

Dates: 1970-2001