Physics – Optics
Scientific paper
Jun 1989
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1989spie.1059..154m&link_type=abstract
IN: Space sensing, communications, and networking; Proceedings of the Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, Jan. 16-18, 1989 (A90-31926 13-1
Physics
Optics
Beam Switching, Beam Waveguides, Free Atmosphere, Liquid Crystals, Optical Communication, Optoelectronic Devices, Design Analysis, Electro-Optics, Temperature Gradients, Tracking Problem
Scientific paper
In the past several years, much attention has been given to the overall problems of acquisition and tracking for free space optical communications. Accomplishing these functions with minimal investment in hardware size, weight and power is essential to the successful evolution of this type of communication hardware. This paper describes electro-optical beam switching and beam steering devices that are based on the application of ferroelectric chiral smectic C liquid crystal materials. These devices are intended to provide an alternative to the use of electromechanical hardware for beam control, fine tracking and point ahead in optical communications terminals. Work to date indicates that small device size, high bandwidth and low drive power can all be achieved.
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