Biophotonics & Microsystems Laboratory
Optical Phase Array Driving Circuit
Students: Sean R. Samuelson
Advisor: Huikai Xie, University of Florida
Sponsor(s): AFRL
Objectives
• Create driving circuit to amplify variably defined waveform.
• Develop feedback loop to maintain in phase reflection.
• Use amplified waveform via MEMs array to steer a laser beam as a means of traditional radar substitution.
Technical Approach
• LabVIEW to define waveform.
• Employ driving circuit with safety checks.
• Kalman Filter for feedback loop that adjusts DC offset to maintain in phase reflection.
Accomplishment
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Created driving circuit for single mirror
Applications:
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Drive Optical Phase Array for radar applications in military
context
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