SBIR 95-1 SOLICITATION
PROJECT SUMMARY
Proposal Number:
Project Title:
A NOVEL NON-MECHANICAL TWO-AXIS BEAM STEERING TECHNOLOGY
Technical Abstract:
Physical Optics Corporation (POC) proposes a novel, non-mechanical
two-axis beam steering device technology with the following unique
device characteristics: wide beam steering angle (> 10 degrees),
high light transmission efficiency (> 80%), high beam steering
speed (a few ms), low applied voltage (< 15 volts), a simple beam
steering control circuit (only a ramp voltage waveform generator
is needed), a larger aperture (> 5x5 cm2), and a two-axis steering
capability. This proposed technology is expected to outperform
any existing non-mechanical beam steering technology, including
both electro-optic and acoustic-optic beam steering devices. The
main goals of this Phase I program are to provide device
specifications, design analysis, and a demonstration device for
the proposed device technology.
Potential Commercial Applications:
The proposed non-mechanical beam steering technology can be used
in a variety of government and civilian applications, including
space laser communication, remote sensing, laser radar, target
tracking, machine vision, 3-D displays, and industrial inspection.
Name and Address of Offeror:
Physical Optics Corporation
Applied Technology Division
2545 West 237th Street, Suite B
Torrance, CA 90505
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Updated: Feb. 7, 1996