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Gradient index lens phased array phase compensation technique and apparatus

US5398130A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 1, 1992
Grant dateMar 14, 1995
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B10/2507
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A phase compensation technique and apparatus utilizes a laser transmitter, acousto-optic/electro-optic modulators and a GRIN lens array to send out and receive phase shifted laser beams. Turbulence and optical phase distortions are compensated on outgoing and received wavefronts utilizing signal processing of the detected, mixed received and local oscillator beams.

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