Poulton, 2016 - Google Patents
Integrated LIDAR with optical phased arrays in silicon photonicsPoulton, 2016
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Light detection and ranging (LIDAR) has become an ubiquitous ranging technology. LIDAR systems are integral to almost all autonomous vehicles and robotics. Most LIDAR systems today use discrete free-space optical components and utilize a mechanical apparatus for …
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