Electro-optic polarizer with continuous variability
A ferroelectric polarization variation device for operation at millimeter wavelengths applicable for use as a component in radar systems. An electrode pair (11 and 12) straddling a parallel-sided body of birefractive material (7) is effective for continuously varying the electric field applied to th...
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| Zusammenfassung: | A ferroelectric polarization variation device for operation at millimeter wavelengths applicable for use as a component in radar systems. An electrode pair (11 and 12) straddling a parallel-sided body of birefractive material (7) is effective for continuously varying the electric field applied to the body of ferroelectric material (7), through which the beam of millimeter wavelength radiation (9) passes perpendicular to the optic axis thereof, whereby to continuously vary the polarization of the beam. A reflection compensating layer is provided on the input and output surfaces of the body. |
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