Sparse aperiodic arrays for optical beam forming and LIDAR

作者:Komljenovic Tin; Helkey Roger; Coldren Larry; Bowers John E
来源:Optics Express, 2017, 25(3): 2511-2528.
DOI:10.1364/OE.25.002511

摘要

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 lambda and > 3 lambda average element spacing) optical phased arrays are given. Scaling to larger array areas by means of tiling is considered.

  • 出版日期2017-2-6