Acousto-Optic Devices in Optical Systems

 Journal Papers

  1. N. A. Riza and D. Psaltis, “Acousto-optic signal processors for transmission and reception of phased array antenna signals,”Applied Optics, (Journal of the Optical Society of America, Washington, D.C.)Vol.30, No.23, pp.3294-3303, 1991. 

  2. N. A. Riza, “An acousto-optic phased array antenna beamformer with independent phase and carrier control using single sideband signals,”IEEE  Photonics Tech. Lett., Vol.4, No.2, pp.177-179, February, 1992. 

  3. N. A. Riza, “Optically efficient interferometric acousto-optic architecture for spectrum analysis,” Applied Optics, Vol.31, No.17, pp.3194-3196, June 10, 1992.

  4. N. A. Riza, “Acousto-optic  architecture for two dimensional beam scanning in phased array antennas,”Applied Optics , Vol.31, No.17, pp.3278- 3284, June 10, 1992. 

  5. N. A. Riza, “An acousto-optic phased array antenna beamformer for multiple simultaneous beam generation,”IEEE  Photonics Tech. Lett., Vol.4, No.7, pp.807-809, July, 1992.

  6. N. A. Riza, “Experimental demonstration of an acoustooptic system for two dimensional  phased array antenna scanning,”Applied Optics , Vol. 32, No. 11, pp. 1936-1942, April 10, 1993.

  7. N. A. Riza, “In-line interferometric time integrating acoustooptic correlator,”Applied Optics, Vol.33, No.14, pp.3060-3069, May 10, 1994.

  8. N. A. Riza, “Space Integrating Interferometric Acousto-optic Convolver,” IEEE Photonic Technology Letters, Vol.7, No.3, pp. 339-341, 1995.

  9. N. A. Riza and M. M. K. Howlader., “Narrowband Ultrasonic Phased Array Control using a Photonic Beamformer,”Ultrasonics, Vol.34, No.1, March, pp. 9-18  1996.

  10. N. A. Riza and M. M. K. Howlader., “Acousto-optic System for the Generation and Control of Tunable Low Frequency Signals,” Optical Engineering, Vol.35, No.4, pp. 920-925 April, 1996.

  11. N. A. Riza, “ Scanning heterodyne optical interferometers,” Review of Scientific Instruments, American Institute of Physics Journal, Vol.67, pp.2466-2476 7, July 1996.

  12. N. A. Riza, M. M. K. Howlader, and N. Madamopoulos, “Photonic Security System using Spatial Codes and Remote Coded Coherent Optical Communications,” Optical Engineering, Vol.35, No.9, pp.2487-2498, Sept., 1996.

  13. N. A. Riza, Photonic Signal Processing for Biomedical and Industrial Ultrasonic Probes,” OSA Optics & Photonics News, Optics in 1996 Special Issue,Vol.7, No.12, pp.22-23, Dec., 1996.

  14. N. A. Riza, “Acousto-Optic Device-based High Speed High Isolation Photonic Switching Fabric for Signal Processing,” Optics Letters ,Vol.22, No.13, pp.1003-1005, July 1, 1997.

  15. N. A. Riza, “Acousto-Optically Switched Optical Delay Lines ,” Optics Communications , Vol.145, pp.15-20, Jan.1, 1998.

  16. N. A. Riza, “High Speed Scanning Interferometer for Scientific & Industrial Applications,” OSA Optics & Photonics News (OPN), Optics in 1997 Special Issue,Vol.8, No.12, p.34, Dec., 1997.

  17. N. A. Riza and Jian Chen, “ Ultra-High –47 dB Optical Drop Rejection Multi-Wavelength Add-Drop Filter using Spatial Filtering and Dual Bulk Acousto-Optic Tunable Filters, “Optics Letters, Vol.23, No.12, pp.945-947, June 15, 1998. 

  18. N. A. Riza, “High Speed Multiwavelength Photonic Switch,”  Research Article Selected for the OSA Optics & Photonics News (OPN) Magazine, Optics in 1998 Special Issue, Dec., 1998.

  19. N. A. Riza and Z. Yaqoob, “Sub-microsecond speed variable optical attenuator using acousto-optics,” IEEE Photonics Technology Letters, Vol. 13, No. 7, pp. 693-695, July 2001

  20. M. J. Mughal and N. A. Riza, “Compact acousto-optic high speed variable attenuator for high power applications,” IEEE Photonics Technology Letters, 14(4), 510-512, April (2002) 

  21. N. A.  Riza and M.J. Mughal, ‘Variable Attenuator for Fast-Response, High-Optical-Power Applications,’ OSA Optics and Photonics (OPN) News, pp. 41, December 2002.

  22. N. A. Riza and Muzamil A. Arain, “ Angstrom-range optical path-length measurement with a high-speed scanning heterodyne optical interferometer,” Applied Optics, OT, Vo.42, No.13, pp.2341-2345, 1 May 2003.

  23. N. A. Riza and M. J. Mughal, “Fiber-Optic Tunable Multiwavelength  Variable Attenuator and Routing Modules, ” Applied Optics, Vol.44, No.5, pp..792-799, Feb., 2005.

  24. Z. Yaqoob and N. A. Riza, "Bulk acousto-optic wavelength agile filter module for wavelength-multiplexed optical scanner," Applied Optics, Vol.44, No.13, May 1, 2005.

  25. N. A. Riza and Z. Yaqoob, “ Sub-microsecond speed optical coherence tomography system design and analysis using acousto-optics, Applied Optics, OT, Vol.42, No.16, 1 June 2003.

  26. N. A. Riza and M. J. Mughal, “Fiber-Optic Tunable Multiwavelength  Variable Attenuator and Routing Modules, ” Applied Optics, Vol.44, No.5, pp..792-799, Feb., 2005.

  27. Z. Yaqoob and N. A. Riza, "Bulk acousto-optic wavelength agile filter module for wavelength-multiplexed optical scanner," Applied Optics, Vol.44, No.13, May 1, 2005.

  28. M. A. Arain and N. A. Riza, “ Fiber Coupled in-line heterodyne optical interferometer for minimally invasive sensing,” IEEE/OSA Journal of Lightwave Technology, Vol.23, No.8, pp.2449-2454, August 2005.

  29. N. A. Riza, M. Bakker, A. Bokhari, “ Programmable Spectral Interferometric Microscopy,” AIP Rev. Scientific Instru., Vol.76, 033107, 1 March on-line date, 2005.

  30. Muzammil A. Arain and N. A. Riza, “ Fiber Coupled in-line heterodyne optical interferometer for minimally invasive sensing,” IEEE/OSA Journal of Lightwave Technology, Vol.23, No.8, pp.2449-2454, August 2005.

Patents

  1. N. A. Riza, “Optical controller with independent two dimensional scanning,” U.S.A. Patent No.5,274,381, Dec.28, 1993.

  2. N. A. Riza, “An optically controlled phased array radar,” U.S.A. Patent 5,307,073, April 26, 1994.

  3. N. A. Riza, “Scanning heterodyne acousto-optical interferometers,” USA Patent No. 5,694,216, Dec. 2, 1997.

  4. N. A. Riza, “ Photonically Controlled Ultrasonic Arrays,” Patent No. 5,718,226, Feb.17, 1998.

  5. N. A. Riza, “ High speed fiber-optic switch,” Patent No. 6,282,336, August 28, 2001.

  6. N. A. Riza, “ High speed fiber-optic attenuation modules,” Patent No. 6,885,807, April 26, 2005.

  7. N. A. Riza and M. J. Mughal, “ Electronically tunable optical filtering modules,” Patent No. 6,982,818, January 3, 2006.