Title :
A Novel Beam Deflection Method for Wide Angle Laser Scanning
Author :
Sahba, K. ; Alameh, Kamal E. ; Smith, Clifton L.
Author_Institution :
Electron Sci. Res. Inst., Edith Cowan Univ., Joondalup, WA
Abstract :
A novel optical structure consisting of two concentric dielectric interfaces for all-static projection of a laser spot array over a wide angle is demonstrated. Spot size growth within the waveguide is simulated, and verified experimentally.
Keywords :
laser mirrors; optical projectors; optical radar; optical waveguides; all-static projection; beam deflection; concentric dielectric interfaces; laser spot array; optical structure; spot size growth; waveguide; wide angle laser scanning; Australia; Coatings; Dielectrics; High speed optical techniques; Laser beams; Laser theory; Mirrors; Optical films; Optical reflection; Waveguide lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Internet, 2007 and the 2007 32nd Australian Conference on Optical Fibre Technology. COIN-ACOFT 2007. Joint International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Melbourne, VIC
Print_ISBN :
978-0-9775657-3-3
Electronic_ISBN :
978-0-9775657-3-3
DOI :
10.1109/COINACOFT.2007.4519153
