Comparison of holographic recording options for reflection-format and transmission-format coupler-type diffractive optical elements: theoretical exploration and experimental validation

Dipanjan Chakraborty, Rosen Georgiev, Vincent Toal, Izabela Naydenova, Dervil Cody, Suzanne Martin

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Abstract

The holographic recording of gratings that have very large diffraction angles and/or slants is challenging because recording requires beam angles that are not possible without the use of prisms. However, by using a recording wavelength that is different from (usually shorter than) the intended operating wavelength, it is possible to record with less challenging beam angles. In this paper, a recently developed model that allows systematic investigation of the potential and limits of this wavelength-shift recording technique is extended to include a reflection format. Transmission and reflection recording options are compared systematically for the first time, and it is shown that in reflection recording, some couplers can be recorded more easily when the recording wavelength is longer than the operating wavelength. This opens up new design options for previously challenging regions of the spectrum. Experimental validation of the reflection version of the model is carried out by holographic recording in reflection mode at 532 nm in Bayfol HX 200 photopolymer, demonstrating the coupling of blue light.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)20385-20400
Number of pages16
JournalOptics Express
Volume32
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 May 2024

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