Acousto-optic modulators (AOMs) are active optical components that play a crucial role in modulating light signals within communication systems. The beam may be carried over free space, or propagated through an optical waveguide (optical fibre). Depending on the parameter of a light beam which is manipulated, modulators may be categorized into amplitude modulators. For most home theater users pairing a mid-tier DLP projector (e. For passive mode locking, one uses a saturable absorber.