Title :
Progress of acousto-optic tunable filters
Author_Institution :
Aurora Assoc., Santa Clara, CA, USA
Abstract :
This paper presents recent progress of acousto-optic tunable filters. The discussion focuses on the performance improvement for two applications: (a) electronically tuned imaging spectrometer for the mid-wave infrared and (b) wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) switch for fiber optic communications. The critical issues for each of these applications are addressed. Experimental results of these AOTFs are reported
Keywords :
acousto-optical filters; infrared spectroscopy; optical communication equipment; optical fibre communication; wavelength division multiplexing; AOTFs; acousto-optic tunable filters; electronically tuned imaging spectrometer; fiber optic communications; mid-wave infrared; wavelength division multiplexing; Apertures; Birefringence; Infrared imaging; Optical diffraction; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber filters; Optical frequency conversion; Optical imaging; Spectroscopy; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Ultrasonics Symposium, 1996. Proceedings., 1996 IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Antonio, TX
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3615-1
DOI :
10.1109/ULTSYM.1996.584120
