Understanding Acousto-Optic Effect: Math & Intuitive References

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In summary, the conversation was about finding a good reference to explain the Acousto-Optic effect from scratch. The person preferred more mathematical references, but intuitive references were also accepted. Some suggestions were "Lasers and Electro-Optics" by Davis, "Quantum electronics" by YARIV, and "Acousto-optics" by Adrian Korpel. The last suggestion came with a warning about typos, but the person found it to be a good learning experience. They thanked everyone for their suggestions and planned to try them all to find the best fit.
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Hello all,

I'm looking for a good reference to explain the Acousto-Optic effect from scratch.

Note that I would prefer more mathematical references, but intuitive references can also be of help.

The best thing would be a book or a paper that I might be able to find in my university's library.

Thanks in advance.
 
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"Lasers and Electro-Optics" by Davis.

Claude.
 
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A theoretical explanation should be found on "Quantum electronics" YARIV. Look it up
 
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Acousto-optics by Adrian Korpel is teh difinitive graduate text on the subject. Watch out for the typos though, when I took the course we spent the entire semseter rederiving every line in the text. Learned a lot doing it and when I look at teh book and notes I realize just how much I remember.
 
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Thanks a lot guys, I'll try them all and see which one's better for me.
 

1. What is the acousto-optic effect?

The acousto-optic effect is a phenomenon where sound waves are used to modulate light waves, causing changes in the intensity, phase, or polarization of the light. This effect is based on the interaction between acoustic waves and the refractive index of a material, which leads to changes in the propagation of light through the material.

2. How does the acousto-optic effect work?

The acousto-optic effect is based on the principle of Bragg diffraction, where acoustic waves create periodic changes in the refractive index of a material. This periodicity acts as a diffraction grating for light waves, causing them to diffract in a specific direction and resulting in changes in their properties.

3. What are some practical applications of the acousto-optic effect?

The acousto-optic effect has a wide range of applications in various fields, including telecommunications, laser technology, and spectroscopy. Some specific applications include laser beam steering and modulation, optical signal processing, and spectral analysis.

4. How is the acousto-optic effect mathematically described?

The acousto-optic effect can be mathematically described using the coupled wave equations, which relate the changes in the refractive index to the changes in the light wave properties. These equations take into account factors such as the acoustic frequency, the material properties, and the angle of incidence of the light wave.

5. Can the acousto-optic effect be intuitively understood?

While the mathematical description of the acousto-optic effect may seem complex, it can be intuitively understood by considering the analogy of a boat traveling through water. The acoustic waves act as ripples on the surface of the water, causing changes in the path of the boat. Similarly, the acoustic waves modulate the path of the light waves, resulting in changes in their properties.

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