Abstract:This article introduces a kind of large-bandwidth acousto-optic deflector using the principle of abnormal acousto-optic interaction. This devise uses GaP crystal as the acousto-optic interacting medium and shear wave as the acoustic wave mode. Considering the tradeoff between the bandwidth and the diffraction efficiency, it uses the structure of single chip transducer. The prepared sample of the large-bandwidth acousto-optic deflector has a 3 dBbandwidth of 1 040 MHz and a peak diffraction efficiency of 20.4%@1 W at the center frequency of 1.62 GHz and light wavelength of 633 nm.