An Efficient Optical Design for a Matched Filter Correlator.
Abstract
Document describes an optical system which uses a Wollaston prism in place of a beam splitter to maximize the throughput of the coherent light by taking full advantage of the polarization-dependent characteristics of the basic correlator design. It eliminates one collimating lens and up to two linear polarizer elements, while yielding a compact in-line arrangement and eliminating the need for any folding-path mirrors in order to achieve a small overall package design. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 15, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADD010342
Entities
People
- John L. Johnson
Organizations
- United States Army