Efficient local fixing of photorefractive polymer hologram using a laser beam

Guoqiang Li, Peng Wang, Muhsin Eralp, Jayan Thomas, R. A. Norwood, Michi Yamamoto, N. Peyghambarian

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Abstract

We propose and demonstrate a novel technique for efficient local fixing of photorefractive polymer hologram using a laser beam. In the new technique, a CO 2 laser beam is used to heat the sample and a local hologram can be fixed easily. By using glass and sapphire with particular thickness as the substrates for the photorefractive device, the hologram can be fixed efficiently and at much faster speed. The fixation efficiency can be greater than 80% and the hologram can be fixed in a few seconds. This technique is critical for dynamic holographic 3D display and holographic data storage.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationPhotorefractive Fiber and Crystal Devices
Subtitle of host publicationMaterials, Optical Properties, and Applications XII
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
EventPhotorefractive Fiber and Crystal Devices: Materials, Optical Properties, and Applications XII - SAn Diego, CA, United States
Duration: Aug 16 2006Aug 17 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume6314
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Other

OtherPhotorefractive Fiber and Crystal Devices: Materials, Optical Properties, and Applications XII
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySAn Diego, CA
Period8/16/068/17/06

Keywords

  • Holographic data storage
  • Holographic display
  • Laser thermal fixing
  • Photorefractive hologram
  • Photorefractive polymer

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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