Signal Processing Using Surface Acousto-Optic Interaction in LiNbO3

P. Das, D. Schumer

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Abstract

Signal processing functions such as convolution, correlation, and Fourier Transformation have been obtained in real-time using the efficient diffraction of laser light from acoustic surface waves progagating on LiNbO3. Different device configurations and detection schemes are discussed. Results are presented for the usual delay-line transducer configuration, as well as for an improved scheme which eliminates the problem of the reflection signal which is associated with this configuration. A discussion is given indicating the extension of the acousto-optical convolver to the generation of ambiguity functions and the correlation of a light amplitude distribution with an acoustic signal.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)77-80
Number of pages4
JournalFerroelectrics
Volume10
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 1976

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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