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R R Rice, J E Jackson, G H Burkhart

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Acoustic absorption loss in acoustooptic modulators causes heating, leading to distortions and hysteresis in performance. This study presents experimental data on barium sodium niobate modulators.

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Area of Science:

Acousto-optics
Materials Science
Optical Engineering

Background:

Standing wave acoustooptic modulators (AOMs) are susceptible to acoustic absorption loss.
This loss generates heat within the acoustooptic medium.
Uncontrolled temperature rise can degrade device performance.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the impact of acoustic absorption loss on AOM performance.
To characterize the temperature rise and its effects.
To present experimental data for a specific AOM material.

Main Methods:

Utilized a standing wave acoustooptic modulator constructed with barium sodium niobate.
Measured diffracted optical power as a function of frequency and temperature.
Analyzed the resulting curves for distortions, discrete transitions, and hysteresis.

Main Results:

Observed significant temperature rise in the acoustooptic medium due to acoustic absorption.
Confirmed that this temperature rise causes distortions in the optical power vs. frequency/temperature curves.
Documented the presence of discrete transitions and hysteresis phenomena.

Conclusions:

Acoustic absorption loss is a critical factor affecting AOM stability and performance.
Temperature management is essential for reliable operation of standing wave AOMs.
The experimental data provide valuable insights for designing and utilizing barium sodium niobate AOMs.