Title :
Study of optical phased-array technology based on PLZT electro-optic ceramic
Author :
Ye, Qing ; Dong, Zuoren ; Qu, Ronghui ; Fang, Zujie
Author_Institution :
CAS, Shanghai
Abstract :
Based on the optical characteristics of PLZT electro-optic ceramic, a novel optical phased-array beam deflector with the transverse electro-optic effect is proposed. The deflection characteristic and mechanism of the deflector is analyzed theoretically and experimentally.
Keywords :
ceramics; electro-optical deflectors; electro-optical effects; lanthanum compounds; lead compounds; zirconium compounds; PLZT; electro-optic ceramic; optical phased-array beam deflector; optical phased-array technology; transverse electro-optic effect; Ceramics; Crystalline materials; Interference; Optical arrays; Optical beams; Optical interconnections; Optical materials; Optical modulation; Phase modulation; Phased arrays;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication and Optoelectronics Conference, 2007 Asia
Conference_Location :
Shanghai
Print_ISBN :
978-0-9789217-2-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-0-9789217-2-9
DOI :
10.1109/AOE.2007.4410864