Combinational PZT and MEMS beam steering

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2011-03-01

2011-03-01

Mack, Ricky L (Department: 2873)

Optical: systems and elements

Optical modulator

Light wave directional modulation

C359S298000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07898729

ABSTRACT:
Beam steering systems and methods are disclosed according to various embodiments. A beam steering system may include a laser that produces a beam of light. The beam of light may then be directed through a piezoelectric tube that includes a light guide and one or more piezoelectric elements. The piezoelectric tube is coupled with the light source, such that the beam of light is conducted through the light guide. The piezoelectric tube is coupled with a scanning optical element that includes an optical element and a steering device. A controller may be communicatively coupled with the light source, the piezoelectric tube and the scanning optical element. The controller may include instructions to dither the beam of light with the piezoelectric tube and/or instructions to steer the beam of light with the scanning optical element.

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