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A 10-stage digital light beam deflector is described using Kerr cell polarisation switches and calcite birefringent prisms. Optimum design criteria are derived with respect to resolution and drive voltage. The final device had an overall transmission of 91% and could be switched from one direction to another in 0.2μsec.
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Schmidt, U., Thust, W. A 10-stage digital light beam deflector. Opto-electronics 1, 21–23 (1969). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01476787
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01476787