What Are Phased Array Optics?

The light-controlled phased array radar discussed in this book is an important part of the new technology and new system in the modern radar revolution. It focuses on the high-tech systems achieved in various disciplines of modern electronic science and technology and photonic technology. [1]

Phased Array Radar

The light-controlled phased array radar discussed in this book is an important part of the new technology and new system in the modern radar revolution. It focuses on the high-tech systems achieved in various disciplines of modern electronic science and technology and photonic technology. The book is divided into 6 chapters: Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Optical Fiber and Its Application in Radar; Chapter 3 Optical Passive Devices; Chapter 4 Optical Transmitter and Receiver; Chapter 5 Optical Controlled Phased Array Radar Signal Processing; Chapter 6 Optically Controlled Phased Array Radar. This book is an elective course textbook for undergraduates majoring in electronic information engineering, optical engineering, and optical communication engineering. The content is based on the systematic collection of the latest information on relevant research at home and abroad. The material is drawn to pay attention to the structural integrity, the theory to practice, and the introduction of new concepts and new theories. The content is easy to understand. This book can also be used for reference by a large number of scientific and technical personnel engaged in information engineering, optical engineering, and optical communication engineering. [2]
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Development Status of Optoelectronic Technology
1.2 Trends in Several Fields of Optoelectronic Technology
1.2.1 Trends of Optoelectronic Components
1.2.2 Introduction to Application of Several Optoelectronic Information Equipment
1.3 Microwave acoustic technology and magnetostatic wave technology
1.3.1 Microwave Acoustics
1.3.2 Electromagnetic Wave Technology
Chapter 2 Optical Fibers and Their Applications in Radar
2.1 Overview
2.2 Structure and type of optical fiber
2.2.1 Structure of optical fiber
2.2.2 Fiber Type
2.3 Introduction to the principle of light guide of optical fibers
2.3.1 Geometrical Optical Analysis
2.3.2 Wave Equation Analysis
2.4 Optical fiber transmission characteristics
2.4.1 Attenuation Characteristics of Fiber
2.4.2 Causes of Fiber Attenuation
2.5 Dispersion Characteristics of Fiber
2.5.1 The concept of fiber dispersion
2.5.2 Representation of Fiber Dispersion
2.5.3 Types of Fiber Dispersion
2.5.4 Fiber Transmission Bandwidth
2.6 Optical fiber specification code
2.7 Performance Limits of Fiber Links at Microwave Frequency
2.7.1 Gain-Bandwidth
2.7.2 Dynamic Range
2.8 Some Applications of Optical Fiber in Radar
2.8.1 Application in Radar Information Transmission
2.8.2 Application in dual (multi) base radar and radar network
2.8.3 Application in Signal Processing of Light Controlled Phased Array Radar
Chapter 3 Optical Passive Devices
3.1 Overview
3.2 Optical connector
3.2.1 Fiber Optic Connector
3.2.2 Optical fiber fixed connector
3.3 Optocoupler
3.3.1 All-fiber coupler
3.3.2 Star and Tree Fiber Optic Couplers
3.3.3 Other types of couplers
3.3.4 Performance parameters of fiber coupler
3.3.5 Several functional types of single-mode fiber couplers
3.4 Optical Attenuator
3.4.1 Classification of Optical Attenuators
3.4.2 Examples of Common Optical Attenuators
3.5 Optical Isolator
3.6 Optical Circulator
3.6.1 Working principle of optical circulator
3.6.2 Waveguide Optical Circulator
3.7 Optical switch
3.7.1 Classification of Optical Switches
3.7.2 Mechanical Optical Switch
3.7.3 Non-mechanical optical switch
3.7.4 Integrated Optical Switch
3.8 Optical Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) Technology
3.8.1 Overview of Optical Multiplexing Technology
3.8.2 Principle and Classification of WDM Device
3.8.3 Basic types of WDM systems
3.8.4 Basic Structure of WDM System
3.8.5 WDM Device Features
3.8.6 Introduction to Several WDM Devices
3.9 Electro-optic mode converter
3.10 Optical Filter
3.10.1 Functions and Classification of Optical Filters
3.10.2 Fixed Wavelength Filter
3.10.3 Tunable Filter
Chapter 4 Optical Transmitters and Receivers
4.1 Light Source Overview
4.2 Semiconductor light emitting diode
4.2.1 Basic Principles of LED
4.2.2 LED Structure and Classification
4.2.3 LED operating characteristics
4.2.4 Coupling of LED and Fiber
4.3 Laser diode
4.3.1 Working Principle of LD
4.3.2 Working characteristics of LD
4.3.3 LD Structure and Type
4.4 modulation of light source
4.4.1 Electro-optic modulation
4.4.2 Acousto-optic modulation
4.4.3 Magneto-optical modulation
4.5 Optical transmitter
4.5.1 Composition of optical transmitter
4.5.2 Main performance indicators of optical transmitters
4.6 Optical Amplifier
4.6.1 Classification of Optical Amplifiers
4.6.2 Main performance indicators of fiber amplifier
4.6.3 Introduction to Several Types of Amplifiers
4.7 Photodetector
4.7.1 Working Principle of Photodetector
4.7.2 Operating characteristics of the photodetector
4.8 Optical receiver
4.8.1 Composition of optical receiver
4.8.2 Main performance indicators of optical receivers
4.8.3 Optical receiver noise
4.8.4 Optical receiver sensitivity
4.9 MMIC modules and T / R components in optically controlled phased array antennas
4.9.1 Electrical-optical components
4.9.2 Lightwave-Microwave T / R Module
4.9.3 Transmitting Module and Receiving Module in MMIC Phased Array
Chapter 5 Signal Processing of Light Controlled Phased Array Radar
5.1 Overview
5.1.1 Basic concepts of beamforming networks
5.1.2 Light Distribution
5.1.3 Real-Time Optical Delay Devices
5.1.4 Variable Optical Phaser
5.1.5 Variable Gain Amplifier
5.2 Two types of optical beamforming methods
5.2.1 Optical beamforming in the microwave domain
5.2.2 Optical beamforming in the optical domain
5.3 Optical (domain) beamforming techniques for discrete control elements
5.3.1 General Structure of Signal Processing
5.3.2 Switched Phaser Optical Beamforming Technology
5.3.3 Lightwave Formation Technology for Differential Delay Networks
5.3.4 Coherent Beamforming Technology
5.4 Non-conductive optical beamforming technology
5.4.1 Overview
5.4.2 Introduction to Non-Guided Beamforming Networks
5.4.3 A Fourier Beamforming Using Spatial Light Modulation
5.5 Optical Beamforming for Multibeam Antennas
5.5.1 Optical beamforming of multi-beam antennas with discrete control array elements
5.5.2 Fourier Optical Multi-Beamforming
5.6 Optical adaptive processor concept in phased array antenna zero control
5.7 Photonic crossbar switches in integrated systems of radar, communication and electronic warfare radio frequency
Chapter 6 Optically Controlled Phased Array Radar
6.1 Overview
6.2 Classification and composition of optically controlled phased array antennas
6.2.1 Classification of Optically Controlled Phased Array Antennas
6.2.2 Introduction to the basic components of an optically controlled phased array radar antenna
6.3 Design Example of Optical Controlled Phased Array Antenna Using Real-Time Delay Line
6.3.1 Real-time delay control using optical fiber
6.3.2 Phased Array Antenna Design
6.3.3 Design and Performance of Fiber Optic Time Shifter Network
6.3.4 Antenna Radiation Pattern
6.4 Design Example of an Optically Controlled Broadband Array Antenna
6.4.1 System analysis
6.4.2 Optical Delay Module
6.4.3 Array Design
6.4.4 Mechanical packaging
6.4.5 Array Performance
6.4.6 Optical equipment packaging issues
6.5 Introduction of C-band Active Phased Array Antenna with Fiber-Optic Feed
6.6 Conceptual Design of GaAs MMIC-based Optical Control Array Antenna
6.7 Major Parameters and Research Contents of Light Control Array Design
6.7.1 Key Parameters and Device Performance of Interest
6.7.2 Some Research Contents of Concern
6.8 Conceptual Design of Light Controlled Phased Array Radar
6.8.1 Overview
6.8.2 Conceptual Design of a MW (or MMW) Optically Controlled Phased Array Antenna
6.8.3 Conceptual Design of Light Control Phased Array Radar Signal Processing System Using Acousto-Optic Technology
6.8.4 Conceptual Design of Radar Signal Processing Using Pipeline Optical Hypercube Interconnect
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