A hybrid DMD-waveguide optical signal processor

D. Macik; R. Howe; C. K. Madsen

doi:10.1117/12.2188108

9 September 2015 A hybrid DMD-waveguide optical signal processor

D. Macik, R. Howe, C. K. Madsen

Proceedings Volume 9598, Optics and Photonics for Information Processing IX; 95980J (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2188108
Event: SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, 2015, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

A hybrid platform is proposed for optical processing with capabilities beyond the standard use for spatial filter coefficients. Time domain operations are explored utilizing electro-optical components to generate and steer an optical beam across the digital micro-mirror device (DMD). An input signal in the form of a collimated optical beam is scanned through an imaging optic across the DMD to achieve 1-D operations. Coefficient “bit depth” is determined by the mirror pattern in the local spot zone giving a ratio of ‘on’ state to ‘off’ state area. The reflected signal returns along the original path through the imaging lens and is read by a receiver. Design feasibility is presented along with initial experimental results.

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D. Macik, R. Howe, and C. K. Madsen "A hybrid DMD-waveguide optical signal processor", Proc. SPIE 9598, Optics and Photonics for Information Processing IX, 95980J (9 September 2015); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2188108

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