Subicron imaging system having an acousto-optic tunable filter

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1996-02-16

1998-08-18

Ben, Loha

Optical: systems and elements

Optical modulator

Light wave directional modulation

359285, 359309, 359314, 359330, 356300, 25033902, 372 21, G02F 133

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ABSTRACT:
An imaging system comprises an acousto-optic tunable filter for receiving light at an input end thereof and outputting light at an output end thereof. A control circuit is provided for tuning the filter. A prism is responsive to the light output by the tunable filter. The prism is oriented at an angle with respect to the filter to compensate for dispersion of the output light caused by the tunable filter.

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