Sparse aperiodic arrays for optical beam forming and LIDAR.
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We analyze optical phased arrays with aperiodic pitch and element-to-element spacing greater than one wavelength at channel counts exceeding hundreds of elements. We optimize the spacing between waveguides for highest side-mode suppression providing grating lobe free steering in full visible space while preserving the narrow beamwidth. Optimum waveguide placement strategies are derived and design guidelines for sparse (> 1.5 λ and > 3 λ average element spacing) optical phased arrays are given. Scaling to larger array areas by means of tiling is considered.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Optics express
دوره 25 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2017