Improvement in beam scanning using optical phase array and fiber multiplexing techniques

J. H. Kim, Shizhuo Yin, P. B. Ruffin, C. Luo

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Abstract

In this paper, we theoretically and experimentally demonstrate that the major drawbacks of current beam scanning systems can be drastically reduced. First, the scanning speed of several MHz level has been achieved using an optical phased array. Since the increased scanning speed causes the lower scanning resolution due to the less number of pulses per pixel, multiplexing techniques to increase the repetition rate of a beam scanner have been demonstrated. The fiber multiplexing techniques have been demonstrated in serial and parallel configurations, which can be selected for different requirements and applications.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationPhotorefractive Fiber and Crystal Devices
Subtitle of host publicationMaterials, Optical Properties, and Applications XII
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
EventPhotorefractive Fiber and Crystal Devices: Materials, Optical Properties, and Applications XII - SAn Diego, CA, United States
Duration: Aug 16 2006Aug 17 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume6314
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Other

OtherPhotorefractive Fiber and Crystal Devices: Materials, Optical Properties, and Applications XII
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySAn Diego, CA
Period8/16/068/17/06

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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