Abstract

This thesis explores a relatively new Solid Silver Thin Film Source technology, for the implementation of a novel High Precision Laser Radar Tracking device. The process which consists of a Ag+-Na+ ion exchange, is designed in two steps. It utilizes an initial electric field-aided ion exchange step for a predeposition, and a subsequent second diffusion step to force the profile latitude necessary for optimization of the device. While the entire project of implementing this device, consists of analyzing, processing, polishing and testing, this thesis covers only the process aspect in detail. The success achieved by obtaining the required Power Coupling Ratio curve on a Simple Coupler, demonstrates a novel integrated optic multimode feed for a Monopulse LIDAR application.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Radar optical equipment; Tracking radar; Optical radar

Publication Date

5-24-1991

Document Type

Thesis

Department, Program, or Center

Electrical Engineering (KGCOE)

Advisor

Heinz, Roger

Comments

Note: imported from RIT’s Digital Media Library running on DSpace to RIT Scholar Works. Physical copy available through RIT's The Wallace Library at: TK6590.O67 R33 1991

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

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