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Selected Publications

Book chapters:

N. Ghani, Z. Zhang, and M. Y. A. Raja, “Passive Optical Networks: Next-Generation Ultra-Broadband Access”, invited book Chapter in "Optical Communication Annual Reviews" Published by IEC (International Engineering Consortium, 2004)
M. Y. A. Raja, “Evolution of Optical Networks Architecture”, a book Chapter in “The Handbook of Optical Networks”, Electrical Engineering Handbook Series Vol. 30., Published by CRC, (April 14, 2003)
M. Y. A. Raja and M. Ilyas, “Optical Transport Networks-A physical layer perspective”, a book Chapter in “ The Handbook of Optical Networks”, Electrical Engineering Handbook Series Vol. 30.,Published by CRC, (April 14, 2003).
S. Shukes, R. Splinter, F. Farahi, and M. Y. A. Raja, “White Light Fiber Optic Interferometery- A Technique for Monitoring Tissue Properties”, ‘Trends in Optical Fiber Metrology and Standards’ Ed. Oliverio D. D. Soares; Kluwer Academic Publishers, (1995).

Journals and refereed proceedings:

K. Ahmad, Y. Cao, N. G. Naeini, M. Y. A. Raja, and S. Qazi, “Raman Amplification in Fiber Optic Networks using Multiwavelength Pumps”, SPIE Proc. Photonics North Vol. xx (2004)

N. Ghani, A. Shami, C. Assi, M. Y. A. Raja, “Intra-ONU Bandwidth Scheduling in Ethernet Passive Optical Networks”, accepted in IEEE Comm. Lett. 2004.

A. S. Aldwayyan, H. Al-qahtani, M. Alsalhi and M. Y. A. Raja, “Characteristics of GaAs/AlGaAs Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers Irradiated with Gamma-rays”, Opt. Eng. Vol. 43, no.9, pp. 2004

N. Ghani, A. Shami, C. Assi, and M. Y. A. Raja, “Quality of Service in Ethernet Passive Optical Networks” Proc. IEEE Sarnoff Symposium April 25-26, 2004

K. Croussore, M. Y. A. Raja, and D. C. Kilper, “Polarization Resolved Intensity Noise in Erbium-Ytterbium Co-doped Fiber Lasers”, J. Opt. Soc. Am. B Vol. 21, no. 5 pp. xxxx (2004) in press

Y. Cao and M. Y. A. Raja, “Design and Simulation of a Gain-Flattened Ultra-Wideband Fiber Amplifiers” J. Optical Engineering, (Dec. 2003).

S. K. Arabasi and M. Y. A. Raja, “Design and simulations of a dynamic polarization mode dispersion compensator for long-haul optical networks”, Optics Express, Vol. 11, no. 10, pp.1166-1174 (2003), http://www.opticsexpress.org

M. Y. A. Raja and S. Qazi, “Optical Communication Networks and Enabling Photonic Technologies”, Proc. of INMIC’2002 IEEE (SE-Asia/ KIIT), Karachi, Pakistan, (10 pages) (Dec. 27-28, 2002).

M. Y. A. Raja, A. Al-Dwayyan, Y. Cao, and C. X. Wang, "Polarization and Spatial-Mode Behavior of Short-Wavelength VCSELs", J. Optics and Laser Technology, Vol. 34, pp. 129-134 (2002)

M. Y. A. Raja, A. Al-Dwayyan, Y. Cao, G. H. Cooper, and C.X. Wang, "Polarization and Spectral Properties of Ion-implanted and Oxide-confined VCSELs", J. Optical Engineering, Vol. 41, pp. 704-710 (2002)

P. I. Woody, M. Y. A. Raja, and M. F. Shone, "Lasing Properties of Nd:YVO₄Crystals Based on Growth-Axes", SPIE Proc. Photonics North (2002)

A. Al-Dwayyan, Y. Cao, M. Y. A. Raja, and C. X. Wang, “Low-Frequency Pulsation in VCSELs Coupled to a Long External Cavity”, IEE Proc.-Optoelectronics Vol. 148, pp.251-255 (2001)

A. M. Samara, M. Y. A. Raja, and S.K. Arabasi, "High-Gain Short-Length Phosphate Glass Er-Yb-Doped Fiber Amplifier", SPIE Symp. Optical Devices, Components & Systems, OPTO South East Clemson SC, Oct. 4-5, 2001

S. K. Arabasi, M. Y. A. Raja, and A. M. Samara, "Simulations of Polarization Mode Dispersion Phenomena and Compensation using VPI^* Software Package", SPIE Symp. Optical Devices, Components & Systems, OPTO South East Clemson SC, Oct. 4-5, 2001.

D.C.Kilper, K. Croussore, E. Rowell, and M. Y. A. Raja, "Polarization Dependent Intensity Noise in Er/Yb co- doped Fiber Lasers", CLEO’2001. Baltimore, MD, 2001.

R. Splinter, M. Y. A. Raja , F. Farahi, and R.H. Svenson, "Overview of Optical Treatment and Diagnostic Research being Done at Carolinas Medical Center" SPIE Symp. Optics in the South East, OPTO S. E. Charlotte NC Sept.18-19, 2000

R. Splinter, R. Ramaiah, H. Deshmukh, M. Y. A. Raja, “3-D interactive visualization of light-tissue interaction using Java”, ‘Applications of Photonic Technology IV’ ICAPT2000 – Photonics North, SPIE Proc. Vol. 4087 pp.1067-78 (2000)

K-S Kang, W.N. Sisk, M. Y. A. Raja, and F. Farahi, "Field-Enhanced Degradation of Pyrromethene Dye" J. Photochem. & Photobiol. A: Chemistry 121, 133-140 (1999).

W. N. Sisk, D. H. Kang, M. Y. A. Raja, and F. Farahi, "Photocurrent and Optical Limiting Studies of C60 Films and Solutions", Int. J. Optoelectronics, Vol. 11,325(1997).

M. Y. A. Raja, M. Yousaf, and D. Allen, "In Search of Photon's Elementary Axial Magnetostatic Field", Appl. Phys. B, Vol.64, 79(1997)

R. Splinter, M. Y. A. Raja, and R. H. Svenson, “Anomalous Behavior of Biological Media: Modifying the Optical Properties of Optical Window of Myocardial Tissue”, Lasers in Surgery: Advanced Characterization, Therapeutics, and Systems VI, SPIE Proc. Vol. 2671, 125 (1996).

R. Splinter, F. Farahi, M. Y. A. Raja, and R. H. Svenson, “Tissue Diagnostics by Depth Profiling of Optical Characteristics using Broadband Fiber-optic Interferometry”, Coherence Domain Methods Methods in Biomedical Optics’, Valerie V. Tuchin, Editor, Proc. SPIE Vol. 2732, 242(1996).

W. N. Sisk, K-S Kang, M. Y. A. Raja, and F. Farahi, “Matrix and Donor/Acceptor Dependence of Polymer dispersed Pyrromethene Dye Photoconductivity” Int. J. Optoelectronics Vol.10, 95(1995).

M. Y. A. Raja, D. Allen, and W. Sisk, Room-Temperature Inverse Faraday Effect in Terbium Gallium Garnet”, Appl. Phys. Lett. Vol. 67, 2123 (1995).

S. Shukes, R. Splinter, M. Y. A. Raja, J. Y. Liu and G. P. Tatsis, “A High Power Dual Pump CW Ti:Sapphire Laser: Setting New Records”, ‘Solid State Lasers and Nonlinear Crystals’, SPIE Proc. Vol. 2379, 62 (1995).

M. Y. A. Raja, S.T. Srinivasan, R.R. Gauthier, S.D. Hersee, and S.Z. Sun, “Flip-Chip Bondable Low-Threshold Edge-Emitting Laser Arrays”, Micro-Phase (mf) News, Vol III, No.1 Jan (1995)

M. R. Feldman, J.E. Morris, I. Turlik, G. Adema, M. Y. A. Raja, “Holographic Optical Interconnect for VLSI Multichip Modules”, IEEE Trans. Components, Packaging, and Manufacturing Technol. pt. B Vol. 17, 223,(1994).

M. Y. A. Raja and Y. Aktas,“Directionality in photoluminescence from l/2 periodic quantum wells”, J. Appl. Phys. Vol. 74,1434,(1993).

M. Y. A. Raja, S. R. J. Brueck, M. O. Scully, and C. Lee, “Resonant Periodic Gain Surface-Emitting Semiconductor Lasers and Correlated-Emission in a Ring-Cavity”, Phys. Rev. A, Vol. 44, 4599(1991)

D. L. McDaniel Jr., J. G. McInerney, M. Y. A. Raja, C.F. Schaus, and S. R. J. Brueck, “Vertical Cavity Surface-Emitting Semiconductor Laser with CW Injection Laser Pumping” IEEE Photon. Technol. Lett. Vol. 2, 156, (1990)

M. Y. A. Raja, D. W. Reicher, S. R. J. Brueck, J. R. McNeil, and D. E. Oates, “High-Sensitivity Surface-Phototacoustic Spectroscopy”, Opt. Lett., Vol. 15, 66 (1990).

C.F. Schaus, M. Y. A. Raja, J. G. McInerney, H. E. Schaus, S. Sun, M. Mahbobzadeh, and S.R.J. Brueck, “High Efficiency CW Operation of MOCVD-Grown GaAs/AlGaAs Vertical-Cavity Lasers with Resonant Periodic Gain,”, Electron. Lett., Vol. 25, 637 (1989).

M. Y. A. Raja, S.R.J. Brueck, M. Osinski, C.F. Schaus, J.G. McInerney, T. M. Brennan, and B. E. Hammons, “Resonant Periodic Gain Surface-Emitting Semiconductor Laser”, IEEE J. Quantum Electron. Vol. QE-25, 1500 (1989).

M. Y. A. Raja, S. R. J. Brueck, M. Osinski, C.F. Schaus, J.G. McInerney, T. M. Brennan, and B. E. Hammons, “Surface-Emitting, Multiple Quantum Well GaAs/AlGaAs Laser with Wavelength-Resonant Periodic Gain Medium”, Appl. Phys. Lett., Vol. 53, 1678 (1988).

M. Y. A. Raja, S. R. J. Brueck, M. Osinski, C.F. Schaus, J. G. McInerney, T. M. Brennan, and B. E. Hammons, “Novel Wavelength-Resonant Optoelectronic Structure and its Application to Surface-Emitting Semiconductor Laser”, Electron. Lett., Vol. 24, 1140 (1988).