Abstract

The recent success in performing incoherent-light Fourier transforms on static objects prompted an investigation to see whether space-integrating acoustooptic signal processors could be made with incoherent-light sources. This paper is a summary of highlights from that research. Methods of implementing the excisor, radiometer, and ambiguity processor are presented. Experimental results are given showing successful operation of each.

© 1986 Optical Society of America

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