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elements. For example, the system can automatically optimize beamforming strategies to adapt to different environments and application requirements by introducing artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms.
From the development trend of radar technology and microwave photon technology, the application prospects of optical controlled phased array systems and optical true time delay technology in new radar are very broad. The economic benefits and military value generated are incalculable, and its theoretical innovation and engineering application will open a new chapter in detection and perception technology.
Funding
This research was funded by the Military Research( 20232B030066) and the 2023 University Youth Independent Innovation Project( KYSZJKQTZQ23013).
Conflicts of interest
On behalf of all authors, the corresponding author states that there is no conflicts of interest.
Data availability statement This article has no associated data generated.
Author contribution statement
All authors contributed to the study conception and design. Material preparation, data collection and analysis were performed by Ting An, Sai Zhu, and Yunfeng Jiang. The first draft of the manuscript was written by Ting An. The format and content of drafts are regulated by Limin Liu and Chunhui Han. All authors commented on previous versions of the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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