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Hao Zhang^1,2, Huijie Zhao^1,2,3, Qi Guo^1,2

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Summary

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This study introduces a novel polarization multiplexing design for acousto-optical tunable filters (AOTFs) to boost spectral imaging throughput. The new design doubles system throughput and improves signal-to-noise ratio, enhancing target detection capabilities.

Keywords:

AOTF high throughput polarization multiplexed spectral imaging system

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Optical Engineering
Spectroscopy
Materials Science

Background:

Traditional acousto-optical tunable filter (AOTF) spectral imaging suffers from low throughput due to single polarization detection.
This limitation hinders performance in applications like target detection.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel polarization multiplexing design for AOTFs to significantly increase system throughput.
To optimize crystal geometry for arbitrary AOTF devices in polarization multiplexing applications.

Main Methods:

Implemented a polarization multiplexing design that collects ±1 order light, eliminating the need for crossed polarizers.
Developed an optimization strategy for AOTF crystal geometry parameters not adhering to the parallel tangent principle.

Main Results:

Achieved more than a two-fold increase in system throughput.
Enhanced the imaging signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) by approximately 8 dB.
Demonstrated an optimization strategy for arbitrary AOTF devices.

Conclusions:

The proposed polarization multiplexing design effectively enhances AOTF spectral imaging throughput and SNR.
Optimized AOTF crystal geometry is crucial for polarization multiplexing applications.
This advancement holds significant implications for improving target detection systems.