=== System Overview ===
[[Image:neoscanfig_1_5.png|thumb|right|400px|<i><b>Figure 1.5</b>: The NeoScan Optical Mainframe System.</i>]] The [[NeoScan]] real-time field measurement and scanning system consists of:
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An optical mainframe with a touchscreen control computer that can be used for either real-time high power microwave measurement or E-field scanning as shown in Figure 1.5.
[[Image:neoscanfig_1_6.png|thumb|right|400px|<i><b>Figure 1.6</b>: NeoScan 2-axis translation stage.</i>]] The power switch on the back will turn the system and the laser on or off. It is recommended to turn the [[NeoScan]] system on at least 30 minutes before any operation for warm-up. A USB port is used to communicate with control computer. The “Signal Out” channels can be used for real-time measurements. The RF signal can be displayed either on a high resolution oscilloscope or a spectrum analyzer. The channels can also be configured for near-field scanning measurement with a U-jumper SMA Cables. The scanning configuration can measure both amplitude and the phase of the signal with a Lock-in Amplifier.
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==== The Front Panel of [[NeoScan]] Optical Mainframe ====
[[Image:neoscanfig_1_7.png|thumb|right|400px|<i><b>Figure 1.7</b>: The Front panel of NeoScan Optical Mainframe.</i>]] The front panel is the main interface to the system. It contains a control computer that that runs Microsoft Windows, and controls, commands, and monitors the [[NeoScan]] system’s status (Figure 1.7).
==== The Rear Panel of [[NeoScan]] Optical Mainframe ====
[[Image:neoscanfig_1_8.png|thumb|right|400px|<i><b>Figure 1.8</b>: NeoScan Real Panel.</i>]] The rear panel is the interface to the instruments and provides complete access for external control, optical fiber excitation, and RF signal output (Figure 1.8). It contains:
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