Analysis and Characterization of an Acousto-Optic Beam Position Control System

Abstract

This is the final report for study of laser beam position control using an Acousto-Optic cell. The effort was performed under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRDA) between the State of New York University in Binghamton and the Air Force Research Laboratory. The study consisted of five parts: Theoretical analysis, experimental analysis of the system components, cell design considerations, comparison with the behavior of a system based on Piezo-Electric technology, and finally the design and performance of a model reference adaptive control system for using the cell in a jitter rejection mode.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA408361

Entities

People

  • Victor Skorman

Organizations

  • Binghamton University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Frequencies
  • Acoustic Propagation
  • Acoustic Velocity
  • Acoustic Waves
  • Acoustics
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Communication Channels
  • Control Systems
  • Frequency Bands
  • Mathematical Models
  • Measurement
  • Modulation
  • Optical Phenomena
  • Optical Properties
  • Optics
  • Transducers
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Robotics and Automation.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy