A review of optical beam steering technologies in LiDAR photonic chips

Abstract

The capabilities of LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) systems have been revolutionized by the development of a revolutionary photonic device that can precisely guide optical beams. Beam steering in traditional LiDAR systems frequently depends on mechanical parts, which can reduce reliability, speed, and accuracy. With the solid-state solution provided by this innovative chip-based method, scanning rates can be accelerated, resolution can be increased, and durability can be enhanced. The device can dynamically adjust the direction of the laser beam without shifting any physical components by utilizing the concepts of optical phased arrays. This innovative technology could improve applications in a number of industries, such as robots, environmental monitoring, and rider less cars. The chip opens the door for more sophisticated and adaptable LiDAR solutions because of its small size and low power consumption, which make it perfect for integration into a variety of devices.