光波导阵列相控阵扫描技术研究进展

Research Progress of Optical Waveguide Phased Array Scanner

光学相控阵技术是一种灵活、快速、精确的非机械光束扫描技术,在新体制激光雷达和空间激光通信等领域有重要应用。综述了光波导阵列相控阵扫描技术的研究进展,对基于LiNbO3、GaAs/AlGaAs、磷化铟(InP)、绝缘Si等材料的光学相控阵技术进行了详细介绍,讨论了这几种材料的光波导阵列相控阵的优缺点和适用性,对光波导光学相控阵技术发展前景进行了展望。

The technology of optical phased array is well known for its flexibility, high speed and accurate beam scanning. This technology is used in the new systems of laser radar, space laser communications and other important related applications. This paper reviews the research progress of optical waveguide phased array technology and introduces the latest research progress of optical phased array based on LiNbO3, GaAs/AlGaAs, InP, and silicon- on- insulator materials in detail. We also discuss the characteristics and advantages of the optical waveguide phased array. The applications in laser scanning imaging, laser radar, laser displays, optical switches, laser printing and other military and civilian areas are discussed. Finally, the development prospect of the optical waveguide phased array technology is proposed.