Thin-Film Optics for Signal Processing Applications

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Abstract:

High-resolution, high-speed, spatial light modulators that offer excellent spatial uniformity are the key devices impeding progress in the areas of optical information processing and computing. The thrust of the MIT research effort is in the area of materials, devices and systems for optical information processing. Our research is focused on 1 The growth, processing and characterization of optical crystals for spatial light modulation, 2 Spatial light modulator prototype device development and 3 Applications of spatial light modulators in symbolic optical processors. This final report describes the purchase assembly and operation of a RF sputtering system that is supporting a number of these and other DOD sponsored research programs at MIT.

Author(s):
Warde, Cardinal
Author Organization(s):
MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH CAMBRIDGE DEPT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 1 Sep 1986-31 May 1988
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA205141
Pagination:
0006

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFOSR-TR-89-0132
Contract/Grant Number(s):
AFOSR-86-0288
Task Number(s):
A3
Project Number(s):
2917
Monitor Series:
TR-89-0132, AFOSR
 Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Advanced Electronics
Descriptor(s):
*OPTICAL PROCESSING, *LIGHT MODULATORS, LIGHT, OPTICAL MATERIALS, OPTICAL DATA, CRYSTALS, SYMBOLS, RESEARCH MANAGEMENT, ASSEMBLY, MODULATION, SPATIAL FILTERING, SPUTTERING, RADIOFREQUENCY, THIN FILMS, SIGNAL PROCESSING, OPTICS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Optics
Keyword(s):
PE61102F, WUAFOSR2917A3
Report Date:
1989 Jan 25