Novel laser beam steering techniques

Hans Dieter Tholl

doi:10.1117/12.689900

5 October 2006 Novel laser beam steering techniques

Hans Dieter Tholl

Proceedings Volume 6397, Technologies for Optical Countermeasures III; 639708 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.689900
Event: Optics/Photonics in Security and Defence, 2006, Stockholm, Sweden

Abstract

The paper summarizes laser beam steering techniques for power beaming, sensing, and communication applications. Principles and characteristics of novel mechanical, micro-mechanical and non-mechanical techniques are compiled. Micro-lens based coarse beam steering in combination with liquid crystal or electro-optical phase control for fine steering is presented in more detail. This review addresses beam steering devices which modulate the phase distribution across a laser beam and excludes intra-cavity beam steering, beam steering based on combining tuneable lasers with dispersive optical elements, active optical phased arrays, and optical waveguides.

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Hans Dieter Tholl "Novel laser beam steering techniques", Proc. SPIE 6397, Technologies for Optical Countermeasures III, 639708 (5 October 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.689900

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