A Laser Probe for Microwave Acoustic Surface Wave Investigations.

Abstract

A laser-light deflection technique for the investigation of microwave-acoustic surface waves is described in detail. Its operation is illustrated through the measurement of acoustic attenuation, nonlinear effects, beam steering and diffraction losses, and the insertion loss versus frequency characteristics of interdigital transducers. These measurements provide data which is vital for the effective design of delay lines, signal processors, amplifiers, and other small, lightweight acoustic devices. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 16, 1970
Accession Number
AD0873998

Entities

People

  • Andrew J. Slobodnik Jr.

Organizations

  • Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Attenuation
  • Attenuation
  • Beam Steering
  • Delay Lines
  • Frequency
  • Insertion Loss
  • Losses
  • Measurement
  • Microwaves
  • Steering
  • Surface Waves
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Microwave Engineering.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy