acousto-optic effect
A variation of the refractive index of a material caused by interaction with acoustic energy in the form of a wave or pulse. Note: The acousto-optic effect is used in devices that modulate or deflect light.
Back
A variation of the refractive index of a material caused by interaction with acoustic energy in the form of a wave or pulse. Note: The acousto-optic effect is used in devices that modulate or deflect light.