The state-of-the-art LiDAR Lab at IIT Tirupati is a center for groundbreaking research, cutting-edge technology development, and real-world innovation. Designed to foster Translation Research & Development, the lab empowers researchers to build advanced applications in quantum navigation, autonomous vehicles, and high-precision 3D modeling.

With a strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, the lab brings together experts from various engineering and science domains, driving holistic research that pushes the boundaries of LiDAR technology. It serves as an incubator for in-house technology and product development, enabling the real-world validation of innovations such as indoor navigation systems and AOM-enhanced LiDAR devices.

Additionally, the LiDAR Lab is open to researchers, academicians, industrialists, and startups, offering them the opportunity to develop next-generation solutions in partnership with TIH IIT Tirupati.

Key Experiments Enabled by Acousto-Optic Modulation (AOM) in LiDAR

• High-Speed Beam Steering – Achieve precise and dynamic laser deflection for enhanced scanning efficiency.
• Range Resolution Enhancement – Improve LiDAR’s ability to distinguish fine details in complex environments.
• Multi-Frequency Modulation – Optimize signal processing for more accurate object detection.
• Non-Mechanical Laser Steering – Develop solid-state alternatives to traditional LiDAR steering mechanisms.
• Quantum LiDAR Research – Explore the integration of quantum principles for ultra-sensitive sensing applications.

Join the LiDAR revolution and explore the limitless possibilities of advanced sensing technology at IIT Tirupati!

Constitutions of the LiDAR Lab: The core component for the demonstration of Acousto-Optic Modulators (AOMs) and Electro-Optic Modulators (EOMs) and Photonic Integrated Circuits are:

• Laser Sources: High-quality laser systems to provide the light source for modulation.
• Optical Components: Lenses, mirrors, Polarizers, Waveplates beam splitters, and optical mounts to direct and control the laser beams.
• Acousto-Optic Modulators (AOMs): The core component for modulating light using sound waves.
• Power Supplies: Stable and reliable power sources for the lasers and transducers.
• Signal Generators: To provide the radio-frequency (RF) signals for the transducers.
• Oscilloscopes: For monitoring and analyzing the electrical signals.
• Optical Tables: Vibration isolation tables to ensure stable and precise experiments.
• High Voltage Amplifiers: These amplifiers generate the necessary electric field for the EOMs.