Title :
Large-Angle, Low-Voltage Electro-Optic Beam Scanner by Kerr Effect and Space-Charge-Controlled Electrical Conduction in KTa1-xNbxO3
Author :
Nakamura, Koichiro ; Miyazu, Jun ; Sasaura, Masahiro ; Fujiura, Kazuo
Author_Institution :
NTT Corp., Atsugi
Abstract :
An electro-optic beam scanner with an unprecedented performance is demonstrated. Full deflection angle of 14.3deg has been achieved by applying only plusmn250 V to 0.5-mm-thick KTa1-xNbxO3 crystal with an interaction length of 5.0 mm.
Keywords :
Kerr electro-optical effect; optical Kerr effect; optical materials; potassium compounds; space charge; KTaNbO; Kerr effect; deflection angle; electro-optic beam scanner; electrode contact; interaction length; size 0.5 mm; space-charge-controlled electrical conduction; Cathodes; Electrodes; Electrons; Electrooptic deflectors; Electrooptic devices; Kerr effect; Ohmic contacts; Optical polarization; Titanium; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2007. CLEO 2007. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-834-6
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2007.4452531
