Hollow waveguide integrated optic subsystem for a 10.6-um range-Doppler imaging lidar

Richard Michael Jenkins; Richard B. Foord; R. W. J. Devereux; A. F. Blockley; J. Quarrell; Thomas J. Papetti; D. Graham; C. Ingram

doi:10.1117/12.391873

21 July 2000 Hollow waveguide integrated optic subsystem for a 10.6-μm range-Doppler imaging lidar

Richard Michael Jenkins, Richard B. Foord, R. W. J. Devereux, A. F. Blockley, J. Quarrell, Thomas J. Papetti, D. Graham, C. Ingram

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Proceedings Volume 4034, Laser Weapons Technology; (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.391873
Event: AeroSense 2000, 2000, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

A novel integrated optic approach to the design and manufacture of an optical subsystems for a Range-Doppler imaging lidar is described and demonstrated. The approach uses hollow waveguides to guide light between system components which are integrated into a common substrate. The design, manufacture and operation of an eleven element subsystem which is compact, rugged and provides coherent mixing efficiencies in excess of 80% of the theoretical maximum, are discussed. The results of trials of the subsystem at the Army Missile Optical Range, involving measurement of Range-Doppler images of representative targets are described.

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Richard Michael Jenkins, Richard B. Foord, R. W. J. Devereux, A. F. Blockley, J. Quarrell, Thomas J. Papetti, D. Graham, and C. Ingram "Hollow waveguide integrated optic subsystem for a 10.6-μm range-Doppler imaging lidar", Proc. SPIE 4034, Laser Weapons Technology, (21 July 2000); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.391873

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