SPIE proceedings manuscript sample (A4 size)
aS. Gregory Jones*a, Titania A. R. Schmidtb, Kenneth M. Suzukia
Nation’s Research Laboratory, 345 Photon Drive, Los Angeles, CA, USA 95555-0345; bDept. ofOptics, Central Univ./City Branch, 9876 Light Ave., Philadelphia, PA USA 00555-9642
ABSTRACT

Begin the abstract two lines below author names and addresses. The abstract summarizes key findings in the paper in 250
words or less. For the keywords, select up to 8 key terms for a search on your manuscript's subject.
Keywords: Times Roman, image area, acronyms, references

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Margins
If the paper does not have the margins shown in Table 1, it will not upload properly.
Table 1. Margins and print area specifications.

A4Top margin
Bottom marginLeft, right margin

PAPER MARGINS
Letter2.54 cm(1in.)Top margin
1.0 in. (2.54 cm)
4.94 cm (1.95 in.)
Bottom margin
1.25 in. (3.17 cm)
1.925 cm (.76 in.)
Left, right margin .875 in. (2.22 cm)

Printable area--all text, figures and footnotes:
A4:
17.15×22.23 cm
Letter :6.75×8.75 in.

1.2 Fonts
Table 2 shows the font sizes and highlighting in a typical manuscript. These font "styles" are contained with this sample
manuscript and Section 4 below explains how to use them. Use Times Roman or another standard font to avoid fonterrors.
1.3 Figures and captions
Figures are centered. Use or insert .jpg, .tiff, or .gif illustrations instead of PowerPoint or graphic constructions.
Captions go below figures. Indent 5 spaces from left margin and justify.

Figure 1. Figure captions are indented 5 spaces and justified. If you are familiar with Word styles, you can insert a field code
called Seq figure which automatically numbers your figures.
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Table 2. Manuscript font sizes and formatting. This Microsoft Word template includes these formats as automated"styles,” which can be selected in the Format menu -- Styles and Formatting. (9pt)

Preformatted SPIE Template Styles
Manuscript component Description

SPIE paper title 16 pt. bold, center
SPIE authors/affiliations

12 pt., center

Keywords: *Keywords*

10 pt., left justifySPIE ABSTRACT TITLE

11 PT. BOLD, center

SPIE abstract body text

10 pt., justify

SPIE SECTION HEADING

11 pt. BOLD, center, whole numbers

1.1 Heading 2, SPIE subsection heading
SPIE body text

10 pt. bold, left justify, subsection numbers
10 pt., justify

SPIE figure caption
SPIE table caption
SPIE footnote text

9 pt., justify below figure
9 pt., justify above figure
9 pt., justify, numbered

REFERENCE HEADING

11 pt. BOLD, center

1. SPIE reference listing

10 pt., justify, numbered in brackets

2. MATHEMATICAL EQUATIONS
Use common fonts like Times Roman in your math equations. A math reference in a paragraph sentence such as 

sis not numbered. The steps of a mathematical argument can be numbered using a right-aligned tab for clarity, forexampleα=− b  b − 2ac2o(1) ( x −x) .

(2)

and
ρ=

2

2.1 Tables and captions
Tables are centered. The caption goes above the table. The caption text should indent 5 spaces from left margin andjustify. Table examples are on page 1 and 2 and below.
Table 3. Information on video and audio files that can accompany a manuscript submission.

ItemVideo

Audio

File nameVideo1, video2, …

Audio1, audio2, …

Number of files

0-100-10

Size of each filemax. 5 mb

max. 5mb

File types accepted.mpeg, .mov (Quicktime), .wmv.wav, .mp3

3. MULTIMEDIA FIGURES – VIDEO AND AUDIO FILESVideo and audio files can be included for publication. Table 3 lists the specifications for the mulitimedia files. Use ascreenshot or another .jpg illustration for placement in the text. Use the file name to begin the caption. The text of thecaption must end with the text "http://dx.doi.org/doi.number.goes.here" which tells the SPIE editor where to insert thehyperlink in the digital version of the manuscript.
Here is a sample illustration and caption for a multimedia file:

Video 2. A label of “Video/Audio 1, 2, …” should appear at the beginning of the caption to indicate to which multimedia
file it is linked . Include this text at the end of the caption: http://dx.doi.org/doi.number.goes.here

4. USING THIS TEMPLATE AND ITS AUTOMATIC FORMATTING
This document template and more information is available on SPIE.org:
http://spie.org/x14101.xml or by emailing authorhelp@spie.org

REFERENCES[1] Booth, N. and Smith, A. S., [Infrared Detectors], Goodwin House Publishers, New York & Boston, 241-248(1997).
[2] Davis, A. R., Bush, C., Harvey, J. C. and Foley, M. F., "Fresnel lenses in rear projection displays," SID Int.
Symp. Digest Tech. Papers 32(1), 934-937 (2001).
[3] Van Derlofske, J. F., "Computer modeling of LED light pipe systems for uniform display illumination," Proc.
SPIE 4445, 119-129 (2001).
[4] Myhrvold, N., “Confessions of a cybershaman,” Slate, 12 June 1997, <http://www.slate.com/CriticalMass/9706-12/CriticalMass.asp> (19 October 1997). www.optics4yurresearch.com/7752.html[5] Jones, C. J., Director, Miscellaneous Optics Corporation, interview, Sept. 23 2011
[6] FamilyName, GivenName Initial., "Title," Source, pg# (year).