Stress-optic beam scanner, system and method

Details Stress-optic beam scanner, system and method Stress-optic beam scanner, system and method

1998-01-28

2000-03-07

Epps, Georgia

Optical: systems and elements

Optical modulator

Light wave directional modulation

359321, G02F 133

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060348119

ABSTRACT:
A stress-optic beam scanner and system which includes a stress-optic material selected to permit the scanning of an optical beam on a target typically over a scanning angle of greater than five degrees. The system includes a piezoelectric element controlled by a microprocessor to control the mechanical stress applied to the stress-optic material.

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