Multiple-simultaneous phased-array-antenna beam generation using an acousto-optic system

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1993-02-26
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Riza, Nabeel A.
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Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE)
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The paper describes a concept of an acoustooptic phased array antenna beam-former with N multiple simultaneous beam-generation capability and wide-band antenna operation feature. The system was experimentally demonstrated using a single-channel acoustooptic device driven by a signal of frequency f(c), and an acoustooptic device with N channels driven by signals with frequencies f(c)+f(1) to f(c)+f(N). It is suggested that the concept can be extended to radar bands by using gigahertz-band acoustooptic devices.
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Acousto-optics , Antennas , Phase shifts , Radar , Silicon , Phased arrays , Adaptive optics
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Riza, N. A. (1993) 'Multiple-simultaneous phased array antenna beam generation using an acousto-optic system', Proceedings of SPIE, 1790, Analog Photonics, Fibers '92, 1992, Boston, MA, United States, 26 February. doi: 10.1117/12.141722
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© 1993 Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE). One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic reproduction and distribution, duplication of any material in this paper for a fee or for commercial purposes, or modification of the content of the paper are prohibited.