Laser scanning systems are at the heart of modern imaging, ranging from high-speed microscopy to 3D mapping and LiDAR technology. To achieve precise, rapid control of laser beams, engineers often turn to Acousto-Optic Modulators (AOMs) and Acousto-Optic Deflectors (AODs)—two powerful tools that manipulate light with sound. Understanding AOMs and AODs At a fundamental level, both AOMs and...