Optical beamformers

Modulators – Amplitude modulator – Nonlinear device controlled by modulating signal

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364822, 367123, G06G 900, G01S 1358, H01J 4014

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048621153

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed as a beamforming system, particularly useful for seismic exploration or undersea surveillance, in which data processing of the system is done optically. Sensor outputs are subjected to plural sets of time delays, and the system beams formed optically. Four embodiments are presented of the optical processing hardware.

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