Multichannel variable optical control systems for large coherent optical arrays

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1996-06-26
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Riza, Nabeel A.
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Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE)
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Novel 3D multichannel optical control systems are introduced for large coherent optical, array applications such as coherent laser radar and steered coherent optical communication links. Three optical control systems are introduced using a wide variety of photonic technologies such as acousto-optics, liquid crystals, bulk birefringent crystals, and polarization optics. System control speeds vary from a slow milli-second range to a fast sub- microsecond range. Each proposed system is appropriate for a particular application.
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Coherent optical arrays , Optical delay , Optical phase compensation , Control systems , Optical arrays , Polarization , Channel projecting optics , Phased array optics , Free space optics , Crystals
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Riza, N. A. (1996) 'Multichannel Variable Optical Control Systems for Large Coherent Optical Arrays', Proceedings of SPIE, 2748, Laser Radar Technology and Applications; Aerospace/Defense Sensing and Controls, Orlando, FL, USA, pp. 333-339. doi: 10.1117/12.243565
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© 1996 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.