Integrated Optics for Army Fire Control Systems
Abstract
Integrated optics refers to the integration of guided-wave optical components such as waveguides, couplers, modulators, sources, and detectors into miniature sensing/signal processing circuits. Since these circuits operate directly on an optical beam, they are capable of processing greater amounts of information than conventional integrated electronic circuits, and are virtually secure and immune to countermeasures. Consequently, integrated optical circuits hold vast potential for improving the performance of Army Fire Control Systems such as laser radars, beamriders, smart munitions, and novel sensors. Ion implantation of doped semiconductor substrates is a highly promising technique for the fabrication of individual optical components as well as monolithic integrated circuits. Since Army requirements demand lower carrier frequencies, the use of ion implantation to form infrared guided wave devices is discussed. Prior work in this area is summarized, and basic problems relating to the formation of infrared optical components are identified. Results of wave-guiding a helium neon laser beam in thin aluminum oxide films are presented as preliminary experimental procedures to be followed in the infrared.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA088407
Entities
People
- H. A. Jenkinson
- J. M. Zavada
- R. G. Hunsperger
Organizations
- United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center