Publisher's Synopsis
The development of lasers and laser technology has sharply intensified research on devices for controlling optical radiation. Acoustooptic devices rank among the most important of these control devices. This volume represents the systematic compilation of the theory of the acousto-optic effect and covers the design principles of the corresponding devices and their application settings. Also examined are the characteristics of the most promising acousto-optic materials for the visible and infrared ranges. Researchers, engineers, postgraduates and higher level undergraduate students of electronics will find this comprehensive reference a useful guide to the topic.
