Stripe Domain Light Deflector,

Abstract

The need for a light deflector has become more pressing since the advent of lasers. Such applications as optical memories, a line scan illuminator, or search and track optical radar require a beam steering device. Properties such as high resolution, wide angle deflection - preferably in two dimensions - , high scan rates, high random access rates, and the ability to withstand extreme environments often encountered in tactical situations are sought. The magnetic stripe domain deflector offers important advantages in these respects. The purpose of this contract was to evaluate the prospects of a stripe domain light deflector using such materials as mismuth-doped yttrium iron garnet (Bi: YIG), iron-chromium trihalides, and iron cobalt nickel borates for the green 5145 A Argon line.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA012410

Entities

People

  • D. L. Fleming
  • T. R. Johansen

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Beam Steering
  • Chromium
  • Contracts
  • Deflection
  • Deflectors
  • Elements
  • Environment
  • Extreme Environments
  • Garnet
  • High Resolution
  • Laser Radar
  • Lasers
  • Materials
  • Steering
  • Wide Angles
  • Yttrium Iron Garnet

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Image Processing and Computer Vision.
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Directed Energy - Lasers