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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Digital deflectors are crucial components in various optical systems.
    • Current performance metrics like the capacity-speed product (CSP) have limitations.
    • Understanding optimal geometrical dimensions is key for advanced deflector designs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To derive geometrical dimensions for optimal digital deflector performance across different configurations and operational modes.
    • To evaluate the applicability of the capacity-speed product (CSP) as a performance metric.
    • To identify alternative metrics and configurations for improved deflector efficiency.

    Main Methods:

    • Derivation of geometrical dimensions based on performance optimization criteria.
    • Analysis of the capacity-speed product (CSP) under various operating conditions.
    • Investigation of alternative figures of merit, such as the capacity factor.
    • Evaluation of system configurations beyond the standard alternating stage design.

    Main Results:

    • The capacity-speed product (CSP) is only applicable under minimum power consumption conditions.
    • For minimum drive voltage, a capacity factor is a more suitable metric than CSP.
    • Non-alternating stage configurations can offer improved performance.
    • Physical parameters like optical homogeneity are critical for practical implementation, with wavefront distortion limited to lambda/100 per stage for a signal-to-noise ratio of 20.

    Conclusions:

    • The study provides a revised understanding of digital deflector performance metrics.
    • Optimal geometrical dimensions and configurations are essential for maximizing deflector efficiency.
    • Practical implementation necessitates stringent control over physical parameters to ensure high signal-to-noise ratios.