Coherent Optical Data Processing: A Status Report

Abstract

The operations possible in a coherent optical computer are briefly reviewed and several applications of this novel class of processor are included. Emphasis is given to signal processing operations and new space variant optical processor architectures.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA054076

Entities

People

  • David P. Casasent

Organizations

  • Carnegie Mellon University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computers
  • Correlators
  • Data Processing
  • Detectors
  • Doppler Radar
  • Electron Beams
  • Frequency
  • Image Processing
  • Optical Correlators
  • Optical Modulators
  • Optical Processing
  • Pattern Recognition
  • Phased Array Radar
  • Phased Arrays
  • Recognition
  • Signal Processing
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Business Analytics
  • Coastal Oceanography
  • Parallel and Distributed Computing.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Space Objects