Acousto-Optic Beam Sampler, Part III: Diffraction Experiments at 10.6 micrometers.

Abstract

This report deals with the results of acousto-optic diffraction experiments in air at 10.6 micron. The laser used for the experiments was operated in a single mode and also a multimode configuration with output powers between 1 to 35 watt. A simple Lead-Tin-Telluride detector was used to observe the beam diffracted by ultrasonic acoustic fields. Typical results are presented to illustrate the diffraction by standing and by progressive acoustic fields. Detailed experiments were performed to investigate the dependence of the acousto-optic diffraction on incident laser power, acoustic drive voltage and angle of incidence.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA009070

Entities

People

  • Konrad Frank
  • Peter F. Klon

Organizations

  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Fields
  • Angle Of Incidence
  • Detectors
  • Diffraction
  • Lead Tin Tellurides
  • Micrometers
  • Multimode
  • Tellurides
  • Tin

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy