Abstract: An acousto-optic deflector includes an optical element having a surface with one or more steps formed thereon; a conductive layer formed on the surface with the steps; one or more crystals secured to each step; and electrodes positioned on each surface of each crystal.

Abstract: A tunable filter for microscope includes an optical element having a surface with one or more steps formed thereon; a conductive layer formed on the surface with the steps; one or more crystals secured to each step; and electrodes positioned on each surface of each crystal.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to perform isotope identification by applying an acoustic wave to an acousto-optic device to induce a frequency shift in the optical beam; adjusting the frequency of the acoustic wave to match the energy level transition of an isotope; exciting the isotope to a higher energy level through absorption of the frequency-shifted optical beam; and detecting the resulting energy level transition of the isotope.

Abstract: An acousto-optic deflector includes an optical element having a surface with one or more steps formed thereon; a conductive layer formed on the surface with the steps; one or more crystals secured to each step; and electrodes positioned on each surface of each crystal.

Abstract: A laser scanning microscopy system includes a laser whose beam is modified by an acousto-optic deflector that includes an optical element having a surface with one or more steps formed thereon; a conductive layer formed on the surface with the steps; one or more crystals secured to each step; and electrodes positioned on each surface of each crystal.

Abstract: A LIDAR system includes a laser source configured to emit an optical beam; a detector module configured to receive and analyze the reflected optical signals; a scanning module having one or more scanning elements configured to control the direction of the optical beam with an acousto-optic deflector (AOD), wherein the AOD includes: an optical element having a surface with one or more steps formed thereon; a conductive layer formed on the surface with the steps; one or more crystals secured to each step; and electrodes positioned on each surface of each crystal.

Abstract: An acousto-optic deflector includes an optical element having a surface with one or more steps formed thereon; a conductive layer formed on the surface with the steps; one or more crystals secured to each step; and electrodes positioned on each surface of each crystal.

Abstract: A laser system for creating patterns on clothing includes a laser source; a phased array acousto-optic deflector (AOD) configured to control the direction and intensity of the laser beam; a computer comprising software for reading input files containing pattern designs and controlling the AOD to direct the laser beam according to the pattern designs; a fabric preparation station for washing and preparing fabric before laser treatment; a post-laser wash station for removing debris from the fabric after laser treatment; and a clothing finishing station for applying finishing touches to the fabric. The AOD includes an optical element having a surface with one or more steps formed thereon; a conductive layer formed on the surface with the steps; one or more crystals secured to each step; and electrodes positioned on each surface of each crystal.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for identifying an isotope of interest by generating an optical beam with a specific frequency; applying an acoustic wave to an acousto-optic device to induce a frequency shift in the optical beam; directing the frequency-shifted optical beam onto the sample; adjusting the frequency of the acoustic wave to match the energy level transition of the isotope; exciting the isotope to a higher energy level through absorption of the frequency-shifted optical beam; and detecting the resulting energy level transition of the isotope.

Abstract: A telecom system is disclosed with a laser controlled by an acousto-optic deflector including an optical element having a surface with one or more steps formed thereon; a conductive layer formed on the surface with the steps; one or more crystals secured to each step; and electrodes positioned on each surface of each crystal.