High-frequency Continuous-wave Optical Modulation Via Stimulated Raman Scattering

High-frequency Continuous-wave Optical Modulation Via Stimulated Raman Scattering
Author: David Gold
Publisher:
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2020
Genre:
ISBN:

This thesis describes work towards realizing an efficient, broadband optical modulator at terahertz frequencies. Such a device would have immediate and important implications for atomic physics research and fiber-optic communications, and also serves as the basic building block of the so far elusive arbitrary optical waveform generator. Our modulator is based on the process of continuous-wave molecular modulation, in which stimulated Raman scattering is used to drive coherent oscillations of molecules. We use a high-finesse optical cavity to build up intense laser fields and establish molecular coherence. Using this coherence, we then modulate an independent mixing beam by 90 terahertz, which is the highest rate ever recorded in the continuous-wave regime. We apply this same technique to modulate a pulsed titanium-sapphire laser and show the broadband capability of our modulator and infer its ability to narrow the pulses of the laser. We also describe our recent work to extend our modulation techniques to microresonators, which have the potential for both miniaturization and high modulation efficiency. We demonstrate Raman lasing with one of these microresonators, producing 300 milliwatts of Stokes light, which is two orders of magnitude higher than previously observed in these types of systems.

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Autonomous Vehicles

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Autonomous Vehicles
Author: Yan Li
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 628
Release: 2022-10-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811950539

This book provides a comprehensive reference for both academia and industry on the fundamentals, technology details, and applications of Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving, an emerging and rapidly growing area. The book written by experts covers the most recent research results and industry progress in the following areas: ADAS system design and test methodologies, advanced materials, modern automotive technologies, artificial intelligence, reliability concerns, and failure analysis in ADAS. Numerous images, tables, and didactic schematics are included throughout. This essential book equips readers with an in-depth understanding of all aspects of ADAS, providing insights into key areas for future research and development. • Provides comprehensive coverage of the state-of-the-art in ADAS • Covers advanced materials, deep learning, quality and reliability concerns, and fault isolation and failure analysis • Discusses ADAS system design and test methodologies, novel automotive technologies • Features contributions from both academic and industry authors, for a complete view of this important technology

Optical Engineering

Optical Engineering
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 680
Release: 1993
Genre: Optical instruments
ISBN:

Publishes papers reporting on research and development in optical science and engineering and the practical applications of known optical science, engineering, and technology.

LiDAR Technologies and Systems

LiDAR Technologies and Systems
Author: Paul F. McManamon
Publisher: SPIE-International Society for Optical Engineering
Total Pages:
Release: 2019
Genre: Optical radar
ISBN: 9781510625396

"LiDAR technology and Systems is a tutorial book, covering LiDAR Technology. The introduction sets lidar in context, as one of many sensor technologies utilizing electro-magnetic radiation. LiDAR is in the optical and infrared wavelengths, and it is an active sensor, which collects reflected EM radiation. It is similar to more familiar passive EO/IR sensors in wavelength, and similar to radar in that it uses reflected radiation emitted by the sensor. The second chapter goes the > 50 years of lidar history. Chapter 3 covers the link budget - how much signal a LiDAR must emit in order to get a certain number of reflected photons back. Chapter 4 discusses the rich phenomenology of LiDAR. One of the strengths of LiDAR is its' diverse phenomenology's. As a result, there are many flavors of LiDAR. The most common is 3D imaging, but there are many other types of lidars, with different measurement objectives. The next 4 chapters discuss components of a LiDAR. Chapter 5 discusses laser sources, chapter 6 LiDAR receivers, chapter 7 beam steering approaches, and chapter 8 LiDAR processing. The last 3 chapters are testing, metrics, and applications. Chapter 11, the applications chapter, picks 4 popular applications and discusses these LiDARs, and how to build them, for these applications. Chapter 11 as a result will repeats some information in earlier chapters, but in the context of a particular application"--

The 2005 DARPA Grand Challenge

The 2005 DARPA Grand Challenge
Author: Martin Buehler
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 1103
Release: 2007-09-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3540734287

The DARPA Grand Challenge was a landmark in the field of robotics: a race by autonomous vehicles through 132 miles of rough Nevada terrain. It showcased exciting and unprecedented capabilities in robotic perception, navigation, and control. The event took place in October 2005 and drew teams of competitors from academia and industry, as well as many garage hobbyists. This book presents fifteen technical papers that describe each team's driverless vehicle, race strategy, and insights. As a whole, they present the state of the art in autonomous vehicle technology and offer a glimpse of future technology for tomorrow’s driverless cars.