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 language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 77-80 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Ferroelectrics |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1976 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics