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MEMS for real-time imaging

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This project investigates an approach to imaging with thermally actuated MEMS based devices. By using interferometry and advanced phase unwrapping algorithms for processing data, the feasibility of generating high-resolution grayscale images in real-time was proven. Analysis of the response of a thermal imaging detector consisting of an array of pixels defined by surface micromachined bi-material beam structures was carried out. Using the interferometric setup, the pixels' response as a function of temperature was characterized. Experimental results were used with analytical and computational models to further predict the thermo-mechanical characteristics of the beams and to perform parametric investigations and optimization of their design.

  • This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.
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  • E-project-043009-124757
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  • 2009
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  • 2009-04-30
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  • Boston
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  • 2023-01-20

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