Optical design considerations for agile beam steering

Edward A. Watson; Lawrence J. Barnes

doi:10.1117/12.177689

8 June 1994 Optical design considerations for agile beam steering

Edward A. Watson, Lawrence J. Barnes

Proceedings Volume 2120, Laser Beam Propagation and Control; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.177689
Event: OE/LASE '94, 1994, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

In this paper we highlight some of the advantages of lightweight beam steerers that can be employed at or near the entrance aperture of the system. One advantage of such an implementation is reduced field aberrations. The effect of the choice of beam steerer location on image quality is quantified. A specific example of the use of agile beam steerers in a laser radar system is considered. Configurations are described that allow continuous angular coverage. The effect of steering efficiency is discussed.

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Edward A. Watson and Lawrence J. Barnes "Optical design considerations for agile beam steering", Proc. SPIE 2120, Laser Beam Propagation and Control, (8 June 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.177689

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