Growth and Characterization of Acousto-Optic Materials

Theory and experimental techniques of acousto-optic devices were developed for the purpose of modulating and deflecting the laser beams. By the end of the sixties very important results on acoustic beam steering, acoustic interaction in anisotropic media and efficiency and bandwidth of acoustooptic deflectors and modulators had been published. Since then varieties of acousto-optic devices have evolved with many applications in diverse fields.