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Title: Collinear acousto-optical tunable filter and acousto-optically tunable laser

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4047806

A collinear, acousto-optical, tunable filter is described. A well- collimated, polarized beam of light enters a crystal of Tl$sub 3$AsSe$sub 3$. A sound wave generated in the crystal collinear to the light rotates the plane of polarization of the light. A method of analyzing a light spectrum is also disclosed. An acousto-optical filter between the mirrors of a laser is also described.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-33-028902
Assignee:
to Westinghouse Electric Corp.
Patent Number(s):
US 3928814
OSTI ID:
4047806
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 1974 Feb 25; Other Information: H01S3/10. Orig. Receipt Date: 30-JUN-76
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English