Hybrid Optical Processor
Abstract
Recent advances of programmable spatial light modulators (SLM) have permitted the synthesis of hybrid signal processors for various computational needs. In accordance with this research program we have developed and synthesized various types of hybrid optical architectures capable of performing tasks such as: multiple matrix computation, hybrid optical computing, optical binary adder, optical perfect shuffle, application of associative memory to symbolic substitution, acousto optic joint transform correlator for space integration and frequency shift keying applications, hard clipping joint transform correlator, and programmable multichannel optical correlator for automatic scanning image detection. The basic architecture of these hybrid optical processors is a microcomputer-based design utilizing various types of spatial light modulators. The configuration of these hybrid optical architectures and discussion of the operation of these systems are presented. The performance of this research program is consistent with proposed research programs supported by the USAF. (rrh)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA227163
Entities
People
- C. Eldering
- F. T. Yu
- J. F. Dove