18309165. OPTICAL PHASED ARRAY DEVICE AND LIDAR DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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OPTICAL PHASED ARRAY DEVICE AND LIDAR DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME
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Kyunghyun Son of Suwon-si (KR)
OPTICAL PHASED ARRAY DEVICE AND LIDAR DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18309165 titled 'OPTICAL PHASED ARRAY DEVICE AND LIDAR DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME
The abstract describes an optical phased array device that includes a substrate, a light distribution unit, a light modulator, an antenna, and a clad with a reflective layer.
- The device distributes input light along multiple paths using a light distribution unit.
- A light modulator modulates the phase of the distributed light to create phase-modulated light.
- An antenna emits the phase-modulated light.
- The device is surrounded by a clad with a reflective layer that reflects the emitted light.
- The reflective layer directs the reflected light to an external environment through the substrate.
Potential Applications: - Optical communication systems - LiDAR technology - Beam steering in optical devices
Problems Solved: - Efficient distribution and modulation of light - Precise control of phase modulation - Enhanced beam steering capabilities
Benefits: - Improved performance in optical systems - Increased accuracy in beam steering - Enhanced communication capabilities
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Optical Phased Array Devices for Communication Systems" This technology can be used in telecommunications, LiDAR systems, and optical sensors, enhancing their performance and capabilities in various industries.
Prior Art: Research on optical phased array devices, LiDAR technology, and beam steering systems can provide insights into the development and advancements in this field.
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing studies focus on improving the efficiency and accuracy of optical phased array devices, exploring new applications and advancements in beam steering technology.
Questions about Optical Phased Array Devices: 1. How does the reflective layer in the clad enhance the performance of the optical phased array device? 2. What are the key advantages of using phase modulation in optical communication systems?
Original Abstract Submitted
An optical phased array device may include a substrate, a light distribution unit configured to distribute input light along a plurality of paths as distributed light, a light modulator configured to modulate a phase of distributed light to establish phase-modulated light, an antenna configured to emit the phase-modulated light, a clad surrounding the light distribution unit, the light modulator, and the antenna and including a first surface facing the substrate and a second surface opposite the first surface, and a reflective layer facing the second surface of the clad. The reflective layer may be configured to reflect the phase-modulated light emitted from the antenna so that reflected light is emitted to an exterior environment that is external to the optical phased array device based on passing through the substrate.
