Title :
Diffraction of light by surface acoustic waves
Abstract :
Diffraction of light by surface acoustic waves in quartz is reported. Optical heterodyne detection of the diffracted light is described. Experimental observations are shown to be in approximate agreement with theoretical predictions.
Keywords :
Acoustic beams; Acoustic diffraction; Acoustic waves; Frequency; Laser beams; Optical diffraction; Optical surface waves; Solids; Surface acoustic waves; Surface waves;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1967.5472
