Title :
Fast, Two-Dimensional Optical Beamscanning by Wavelength Switching
Author :
Chan, T.K. ; Ford, J.E.
Author_Institution :
Ford Univ. of California, San Diego
Abstract :
We introduce a passive (stationary) 2-dimensional beamscanner which scans by wavelength tuning. Our prototype system demonstrated discrete 0.2 ms switching over a 11.0deg times 10.3deg scanning range. 100 nanosecond switching is possible using existing tunable lasers.
Keywords :
laser tuning; optical communication equipment; 2D optical beamscanning; passive stationary beamscanner; tunable lasers; wavelength switching; wavelength tuning; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Communication switching; Laser beams; Laser tuning; Optical beams; Optical filters; Optical modulation; Optical sensors; Optical tuning; Tunable circuits and devices;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, 2007. LEOS 2007. The 20th Annual Meeting of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0925-9
Electronic_ISBN :
1092-8081
DOI :
10.1109/LEOS.2007.4382545
