Conference Session

Hey You: Effectively Engaging Students in the Classroom

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lelli Van Den Einde, University of California, San Diego; Samuel Holton Lee, University of California, San Diego; Jacqueline Linh Le, University of California, San Diego

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

literature. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 15(1), 101-109.[8] Draper, S.W., Cargill, J., & Cutts, Q. (2002). Electronically enhanced classroom interaction. Australian Journal of Educational Technology, 18(1), 13-23.[9] Van Dijk, L., et al, (2001). Interactive Lectures in Engineering Education. European Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 26, No. 1, pp. 15-28[10] Simon, B., et al, (2010). Experience Report: Peer Instruction in Introductory Computing, SIGCSE ’10 Proceedings of the 41st ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, Milwaukee, WI, March 10-13.[11] Mazur, E. (1997). Peer Instruction, A User’s Manual, Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall.[12] Eugene, J. (2002). Learning from past and

Conference Session

Innovative Learning, Comparative Learning Analysis, and Lessons Learned

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edmundo Tovar, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid; Mercedes de la Cámara, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid; Javier Saenz, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid; Manuel Castro, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia

Tagged Divisions

International

Description Keywords Levels Learning type Used in Competences Questions with alternative response, with only one IT Service Management, IT Governance, valid response, classified according to a catalog of Project Management, IT Strategy, Design, Q Questionnaires keywords and levels of knowledge, (currently Transition, Operation, CSI, safety, Basic, Autonomous Undergraduate, I5, I16, I18, completing justification in the positive and

Conference Session

Contextual Competencies

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua David Schwartz, Trinity University; Ashley Ater Kranov, ABET

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_much_electricity_does_an_average_2-story_3-bedroom_house_use_per_day_per_month_or_per_yearb. Someone who works for the American Foundation for the Blind might be opposed to an increase in EV’s becauseelectric vehicles are quieter than cars using gas, which poses a hazard to blind people who rely on their hearing tocross streets and parking lots.c.The Bolivian Government would be split between those who want to make a profit by exploiting the lithium andthose who want to protect the natural environment. Also, the government would have to consider the losses associatedwith the decrease in tourism that would follow if they allow drilling in the Salar de Uyuni and the correspondingeconomic problems for citizens who make a living by

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Potpourri

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University; Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University; Patrick lee Kirby, Drexel University; Bailu Xu

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

porosity of the media, the properties of the fluid, the geometryor shape of the porous material, and the flow rate. The flow dynamics at microscale can becharacterized with a simple test chip, with the objective of determining the pressure drop acrossthe membrane ∆𝑃 (measured by manometer and/or pressure sensor) as a function of flow rate Q(programmed with syringe pump) (Figure 9).Membrane materials: glass fiber, porous silica, cellulose, Porex. These materials can be cutwith a CO2 laser to fit snugly in the chamber

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Greg N Droge, Georgia Institute of Technology; Bonnie H. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology; JillL L. Auerbach, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

-domain pole-zero plots corresponding to a +11.1% -2.6%discretized systemQ C: determine the transfer function of a digital filter +41.1% +16.4%corresponding to a discrete time systemQ D: identify the purpose of a PD controller +58.5% +43.8%Q E: identify the purpose of a PI controller +69.0% +36.9%The other assessment tool is a pre-experiment survey and a post-experiment survey. Details ofthe assessment tools being used for the Control Systems Module are given in reference 9.While the students in the experimental section reported higher levels of understanding the

Conference Session

Graduate Education in ETD

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enrique Barbieri, University of North Texas; Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology, Graduate Studies

selection based on the system’s natural frequency ofoscillations, the discretization of the plant, the effect of sampling period on the plant’s poles andzeros, and simulations of control designs in cascade (e.g., PID using Root Locus) and in full-state feedback configurations using pole placement formulas. In the course ELET 6342“Modern Control Systems Applications”, the discussion would instead move to the use of theLinear-Quadratic Regulator (LQR) formulation to design optimal controllers. For example,using equation (4) a meta-state q(t) is assembled and found to satisfy the system of equations

Conference Session

Faculty Career Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenna P. Carpenter, Louisiana Tech University; D. Patrick O'Neal, Louisiana Tech University; Lori L. Bakken, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

an opportunity to get their food, get settled, and socialize/network with other attendees. Thelast half of the session is used to give a presentation on a professional development topic(leadership, communication, time management, lab management, worklife balance, negotiation,networking) or gender issue (stereotype threat, student-incivility, implicit bias). Presentationsinclude hands-on activities, such as surveys, and Q&A, where participants are encouraged tocontribute, share, and reflect. All presentations are posted on the program website. Additionalinformation is available from resources in the Office for Women in Engineering Library (alsocatalogued on the program website) which participants can check out for free. A

Conference Session

Social Media and In-class Technology: Creating Active Learning Environments

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mihaela Vorvoreanu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Erin E. Bowen, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Dawn D. Laux, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

, R. in 8th International Conference on Web Based Learning. (eds M. Spaniol, Q. Li, R. Klamma, & R.W.H. Lau) 78-87 (Springer).9 Stepanyan, K., Borau, K. & Ullrich, C. in 10th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies. 70-72.10 Ullrich, C., Borau, K. & Stepanyan, K. Who students interact with? A social network analysis perspective on the use of Twitter in language learning. Lecture Notes in Computer Science 6383, 432-437, doi:10.1007/978-3-642-16020-2_33 (2010).11 Sinnappan, S. & Zutshi, S. Using Mmcroblogging to facilitate community ofiInquiry: An Australian tertiary experience. ASCILITE 2011 (2011).12 Markham, S. A. & Belkasim, S. Collaborating across international

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-oriented Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Naser El-Bathy P.E., North Carolina A&T State University; Clay Samuel Gloster Jr., North Carolina A&T State University; Ghassan M. Azar; Cameron Seay, North Carolina A&T State Univeristy; Mohammed K. El-Bathy, Lawrence Technological University; Ibraheem A. Kateeb, North Carolina A&T State University; Rajeev K. Agrawal, North Carolina A&T State University; Aiman Ghassan Baset

Tagged Divisions

Computing & Information Technology

Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Vol. SMC-I 1, No. 1, Jan. 1981.[3] R. T. Watson. Data Management: Databases and Organizatins. Wiley, 2006.[4] Q. Gu, P. Lago. A stakeholder-driven service life cycle model for SOA. ACM, New York, pp. 1-7, 2007.[5] P. Kudov´a. Clustering genetic algorithm. IEEE, DOI. 10.1109/DEXA, 65, 2007.[6] B. Coppin. Artificial intelligence illuminated. Sudbury, Massachusetts: John and Bartlett Publishers, 2004.[7] C. Perks, T. Beveridge. Guide to Enterprise IT Architecture. New York: Springer-Verlag, 2003.[8] J. Cresswell. Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. Thousand Oaks, London, New Delhi: SAGE Publications International Educational and Professional

Conference Session

Student Engagement in ECE

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Freudenthal, University of Texas, El Paso; Rebeca Gonzalez, Chapin High School; Sarah Hug, University of Colorado; Alexandria Ogrey, University of Texas, El Paso; Mary Kay Roy, University of Texas, El Paso; Alan Siegel, NYU

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Conference Session

Innovations in Civil Engineering Education II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen Sanford Bernhardt, Lafayette College; Steven Beyerlein, University of Idaho; Andrea Bill, University of Wisconsin; Shashi Nambisan, Iowa State University; Ida van Schalkwyk, Oregon State University; Rod Turochy, Auburn University; Rhonda Young, Texas Christian University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

performance measures, the working group is considering thedevelopment of pre- and post-tests that can be used by instructors to evaluate the extent to whichcourses are achieving the learning outcomes. Page 15.417.11TABLE 3: Preliminary knowledge table for traffic operationsCONCEPTSBlooms: Comprehension (terms + linkage); Uninterrupted flow: Fundamental traffic flowWiggins: Interpretation modeling/relationships • General speed/flow/density model (parameters q, k, and u) • Greenshields realization: linear model

Conference Session

Curriculum Innovation & Assessment

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Jo Howze; Jefferey Froyd; Kristi Shryock; Arun Srinivasa

for all engineering majors. The second project will be developing a model forestimating the time necessary to cool a can of beer in a refrigerator. The project will connectmaterial to future work on heat transfer. The final project will be to model a spring-mass system.Spring-mass systems appear in many different contexts, e.g., earthquake-resistant buildings andautomobile suspension systems and should appeal to Track A students and faculty members.Assessment plans include the collection, analysis and reporting of first-to-second semesterretention. Other elements of the assessment plan include: • Analysis of progression within the engineering program in relation to Q drops for first semester students of STEP and non-STEP classes

Conference Session

Integrating Research into Teaching

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Nicole LaRocque; Terri Lynch-Caris

adultsIn this experiment, the objective was to have subjects conduct four basic strength specificmovements in an effort to increase strength over a specified period of time. Uponcompletion of the testing regimen, the results were analyzed and compared to pre-teststrength data for each subject. Testing was done in reference to the American CollegeSports Medicine’s Guidelines4 and to the guidelines of The Perfect Start: Assessmentmanual5. In addition, each subject was required to complete and sign a Physical ActivityReadiness Questionnaire4,7 (“PAR-Q & You”) which accessed the subject’s generalhealth level prior to testing.The goal of the experiment was to asses whether doing a set of strength specificmovements three times a week for three weeks

Conference Session

Robotics in Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carlotta Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

, N., Krmaer, K., Rust, W.J., Stoll, Q., and Uddin, M.S., “Encouraging interest in engineering through embedded system design”, Proceedings of the 2004 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Salt Lake City, UT, June 20 – 23, 2004. Page 15.877.1322. Surgenor, B., Firth, K., and Wild, P., “Lessons learned from a mobile robot based mechatronics course”, Proceedings of the 2005 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Portland, OR, June 12 – 15, 2005.23. Walter, W., “A micro-controller based robotics course for ME students

Conference Session

Post BS Entrepreneurship Education Needs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Barbe, University of Maryland; James Green, University of Maryland; Dean Chang, University of Maryland

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

above, in the case for which the university ownsthe IP on which the companies are based, the companies license the IP from the university. Incases for which the inventors and not the university own the IP, the inventors assign the IP to thecompanies.The VA processes are shown in Figure 2. The first process is the selection of companies to enterVA. This is accomplished very carefully and involves four steps: identification of candidateopportunities, due diligence regarding IP, market analysis, and feasibility of assembling humanresources. If these steps provide positive results, a panel of experts in the field of the company isassembled, and after a presentation by the inventor(s) and extensive Q&A, the panel advises VAregarding the

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mathew Hagge, Iowa State University; Gloria Starns, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

course. Assumptions for a given problem can be introduced into the general equation to obtain the correct specific equation. Do not give students any equations on exams--this will make understanding of the development of the key equations a requirement for success in the course. 2) Sign error Reason - This is the most common mistake in mathematics. The traditional approach for thermodynamics (Q, heat, is in and W, work, is out) does nothing to prevent sign errors. Solution – Provide all of the equations as a balance for the control volume. Property In – Property Out = Change in Property. Have students determine how energy by heat

Conference Session

Accreditation and Continuous Quality Improvement -- What the Experts Are Saying!

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Ressler, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

a common goal (e) an ability to identify, formulate, (p) an ability to identify and (b) An ability to analyze a problem, f. an ability to identify, analyze, and solve and solve engineering problems solve applied science and identify and define the broadly-defined engineering technology problems computing requirements problems appropriate to its solution (f) an understanding of professional (q) an understanding of (e) An understanding of i. an understanding of and a commitment to

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kerri Phillips, West Virginia University; Giampiero Campa, The MathWorks, Inc.; Srikanth Gururajan, West Virginia University; Marcello Napolitano, West Virginia University

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

Pitch Rate 30 ) g 20 e d( α, 10 ) c e 0 s g/ e d( -10 q ), g -20 e d( iH -30 -40 -50 478.5 479 479.5 480 480.5 481 481.5 482 482.5 483 483.5 Time (sec) Figure 7: Flight Data Segment used for Parameter Identification15A

Conference Session

Modeling Student Data

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jordana Hoegh, Purdue University; Alice Pawley, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Challenges in Qualitative Research with Black Women Family Relations, 52(3), 205-215.7. Skloot, R. (2010) The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. New York, NY: Crown Publishers, 2010.8. Levin, M. & Greenwood, D. (2002) Pragmatic Action Research and the Struggle to Transform Universities into Learning Communities in Handbook of Action Research: Participative Inquiry and Practice Reason, P. & Bradbury, H. (Eds.) Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.9. Miles, M. B. & Huberman, A. M. (1994) Qualitative Data Analysis: An Expanded Sourcebook. (2nd ed.), Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publications.10. Patton, M. Q. (2002). Qualitative Research and Evaluation. (3rd ed.), Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications

Conference Session

The Fundamentals of Fun

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Brewer Stouffer; Jeffrey Russell

.National Energy Policy Development Group (2001). National Energy Policy: Reliable, Affordable, andEnvironmentally Sound Energy for America’s Future. US Dept. of Energy (www.energy.gov/HQPress/releases01/maypr/energy_policy.htm).Navin, F. P. D. (1993). “Engineering creativity—doctum ingenium,” Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 21(3),499-511.Peters, T.F. (1998). “How Creative Engineers Think.” Civil Engineering, 68(3), 48-51.Pereira, L. Q. (1999). “Divergent thinking and the design process,” International Conference on Design andTechnology Educational Research and Curriculum Development Conference Book, 224-229.Plucker, J. A. and Runco, M. A. (1998) “The death of creativity measurement has been greatly exaggerated: currentissues, recent

Conference Session

TIME 3: Thermal Systems

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Stephen McClain

, rigid chamber at 25 flC and 1 atm. At some point, a spark plug ignites the mixture. What are the temperature and pressure of the products?When applied to this example, the First Law of Thermodynamics states that the internalenergy of the products must equal the internal energy of the reactants. Â N *h q P i f ,i - u i / u i ,ref + ? Â N i *h fq,i - u i / u i ,ref R + (10)where h fq,i is the enthalpy of formation of each species. In terms of the enthalpy ofcombustion, Fhc : Â N *u *T + / u + ? Â N *u *T + / u + / N P i i P i , ref

Conference Session

Socio-cultural Elements of Learning through Service

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kaitlin Litchfield, University of Colorado, Boulder; Amy Javernick-Will, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder; Cathy Leslie P.E., Engineers Without Borders - USA

Tagged Divisions

Community Engagement Division

, Kaminsky J. An Introduction to Engineers Without Borders and Its Impact on Employee Recruitment, Retention, and Success. OzWater. Melbourne, Australia; 2009.9. Eccles J. Understanding Women’s Educational and Occupational Choices: Applying the Eccles et al. Model of Achievement-Related Choices. Psychol Women Q. 1994;18:585–609.10. Eccles J. Where are all the Women? Gender Differences in Participation in Physical Science and Engineering. Why Aren’t More Women in Science? Washington, DC: American Psychological Association; 2007. p. 199–210.11. Matusovich H, Streveler R, Miller R. Why Do Students Choose Engineering? A Qualitative, Longitudinal Investigation of Students’ Motivational Values. J Eng Educ. 2010;99(4):289

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yue Bi, University of Virginia; Reid Bailey, University of Virginia; Michael C. Smith, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering

introduced in the course in fall 2012 (timeline of the use of the technologies included inFigure 1): Piazza is an online interface that helps manage Q&A in the form of online discussion.Students posted questions regarding cases, assignments, and tests online via Piazza and otherstudents could view or answer the questions. Instructors of SYS 2001 also visited Piazza Page 24.547.6frequently to respond to students’ questions, post information relevant to the course, and/orinitiate new course-related discussions. Panopto is an all-in-one video platform that allows users to record, upload, and playvideos online. The student teams were randomly

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Khaled Sobhan, Florida Atlantic University; Edgar An, Florida Atlantic University; Ryne A. Sherman; Nancy Romance, Florida Atlantic university ; Nicolas A. Brown, Florida Atlantic University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

investigation to explore this disconnect in the context of undergraduate engineering education. The primary tasks of the research are: (i) To assess the Faculty knowledge of SDT; (ii) To develop a measurement framework for assessing the classroom environment as it relates to SDT; and (iii) To determine the association among Faculty knowledge of SDT, student motivation, learning environment, and student learning.6. A longitudinal, quasi-experimental design is employed where both instructors and students in the various Engineering Departments at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) are the participants. The research design and measurement framework (e.g. Learning Climate Questionnaire or LCQ; Riverside Situational Q-sort

Conference Session

Preparing Future Educators

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Lynn Brannon, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

: Ambrose, Ch. 1Week 3 How Students Learn ANGEL Q & A: Guest speaker; Discussion Ch. 1 "Prior Knowledge" Activity: Learning Styles cases Reading assignment: Ambrose, Ch. 3 Reading assignment: "Teaching Culturally Diverse Students"19 Page 24.189.8Week 4 Motivation Discussion Ch. 3 "Motivate Students" Activity: Observations logistics Reading Assignment: Ambrose, Ch. 7 Reading Assignment: "Backward Design?"Week 5 Strategic Course Planning Discussion Ch. 7 "Self-Directed Learning" Activity: Writing Learning

Conference Session

Future Career and Professional Success for Graduate Students

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renetta G. Tull, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Miguel Alfonso Nino, Virginia Polytechnic and State University; Kimberly Monique Holmes, George Mason University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

Higher Education 20, no. 2 (1984):131-153. 6. Golde, Chris M., and Dore, Timotthy M. “The survey of doctoral education and career preparation: The importance of disciplinary contexts”, in The Path to the Professoriate: Strategies for Enriching the Preparation of Future Faculty 2004, edited by Donald H. Wulff, Ann E. Austin, & Associates. San Francisco: Jossey Bass, 2004. 7. Staton, Ann. Q., & Darling, Ann. L. “Socialization of teaching assistants” in Teaching assistant training in the 1990s, New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1989, No. 39, edited by J. D. Nyquist, R. D. Abbott, & D. H. Wulff, 15-22. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1989. 8. Van Maanen, John. “Breaking

Conference Session

Trends in Engineering Education 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Khairiyah Mohd-Yusof, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Fatin Aliah Phang, Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Aziatul Niza Sadikin, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Syed Ahmad Helmi, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Mohd Johari Kamaruddin, Centre of Lipids Engineering & Applied Research (CLEAR), Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

responsive. (Student W) Problem I have actually learnt a lot of things through this assignment. I learnt the ways to Solving solve problems, to find engineers for the interview. (Student Q) Leadership Next, it is about leadership .Actually, I never ask my team member to assign me as their leader, but it just happen indirectly .Sometimes, the responsibility that have been given indirectly is more likely to be done. They are very easy to handle and follow my instruction very well. In giving the orders, I learn not to use bossy words. This will make them become friendly

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Marisa Wolsky, WGBH Educational Foundation; Christine Andrews Paulsen, Concord Evaluation Group; Tamecia R. Jones, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

and academic achievement: Theoretical perspectives. New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum and Associates, 1-38.25. Tai, R. H., Liu, C. Q., Maltese, A. V. & Fan, X. (2006). Planning early for careers in science. Science, Vol Page 24.746.14 312, 26 May, 2006.26. International Center for Home Education

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sangarappillai Sivaloganathan, United Arab Emirates University; Ali H. Al-Marzouqi, United Arab Emirates University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

Outcomes’.The university then designs the courses and the student outcomes are further deployedinto ‘Course Outcomes’. The university devises the course content or activities, whichprovide the learning experience to the students to achieve the intended courseoutcomes. Assessments are carried out at various stages and students who reached thepre-defined standards become graduates. They then go back to the constituencies andserve the community. Now the evaluation starts in a big way. As Barbara Walward[10] puts it “Assessment tells how an individual student performed with respect tomany student outcomes, while Evaluation tells that, while students are strong in X andY they are weak in Q and R. That detailed information tells the department what

Conference Session

Innovations in Electrical Engineering Courses

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ron J. Pieper, University of Texas, Tyler; Wudyalew T. Wondmagegn, Frostburg State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

/magnetic fields created by the electrical signaldirectly impact the optical index of refraction. This can occur through a number of possiblephysical interactions including one of which is specifically referred to as the elecro-opticeffect4. In acousto-optics, the electrical signal does not directly impact the index of refractionand therefore within this more selective interpretation “acousto-optics” is often treated as adistinct specialty area within the field of optical engineering. A wide range of applications existfor acousto-optic devices which include laser beam deflectors, ultrasonic imaging, Q-switchingfor pulse generating lasers, real-time signal processing, a plethora of radar applications, andtunable optical filters. One application for