Investigation of separating the transmitted and scattered light beams in free space by ultrafast optical switches

Chia En Yang, Jimmy Yao, Yun Ching Chang, Stuart Yin

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Abstract

In this paper, the separation of transmitted and diffused light beams in a scattering medium by a magneto-optical ultrafast switch is investigated. The magneto-optical switch previously developed by the authors is capable of 1 ns switching speed and has a 1 mm clear aperture. The diffused light beams and ballistic beams in a scattering medium are simulated in the lab by two beam paths. One beam is delayed from the other to simulate the diffused light beam and the ballistic beam, respectively. The magneto-optical switch is synchronized with the required delay to the laser pulse to keep only the ballistic beam, acting as an ultrafast light gate. The concept is demonstrated with a 532nm Q-switched pulsed laser.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationPhotonic Fiber and Crystal Devices
Subtitle of host publicationAdvances in Materials and Innovations in Device Applications III
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
EventPhotonic Fiber and Crystal Devices: Advances in Materials and Innovations in Device Applications III - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: Aug 2 2009Aug 5 2009

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume7420
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Other

OtherPhotonic Fiber and Crystal Devices: Advances in Materials and Innovations in Device Applications III
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period8/2/098/5/09

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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