Applications and requirements for nonmechanical beam steering in active electro-optic sensors

Edward A. Watson; Donald T. Miller; Paul F. McManamon

doi:10.1117/12.349329

1 June 1999 Applications and requirements for nonmechanical beam steering in active electro-optic sensors

Edward A. Watson, Donald T. Miller, Paul F. McManamon

Proceedings Volume 3633, Diffractive and Holographic Technologies, Systems, and Spatial Light Modulators VI; (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.349329
Event: Optoelectronics '99 - Integrated Optoelectronic Devices, 1999, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

Active electro-optic sensors, that is, sensors that transmit as well as receive (typically laser) light are of increasing importance to the military but also can have application in areas such as industrial inspection and machine vision. These systems frequently require some form of agile pointing ability. We describe how potential active electro-optic sensors may be implemented using nonmechanical devices to steer and shape the transmitted and return light. Functions of the nonmechanical devices may include large angle pointing, beam stabilization, and adaptive beam shaping. The requirements on the nonmechanical devices that will allow them to perform these functions are presented.

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Edward A. Watson, Donald T. Miller, and Paul F. McManamon "Applications and requirements for nonmechanical beam steering in active electro-optic sensors", Proc. SPIE 3633, Diffractive and Holographic Technologies, Systems, and Spatial Light Modulators VI, (1 June 1999); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.349329

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