Abstract
The optical components in the detection train of a conventional magneto-optical (M-O) disk head include a half-wave plate and a polarization beamsplitter. These polarization components are bulky and require specialized mounting hardware. In order to realize a more compact head, we propose that these elements be replaced by an integrated device composed of cascaded volume and surface-relief gratings. In this paper, we describe the proposed system, detail designs for the individual elements, compare theoretical and prototype element performance, and discuss the operational tolerances of these elements.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 46-57 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
| Volume | 1663 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1992 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Optical Data Storage Topical Meeting 1992 - San Jose, United States Duration: Feb 9 1992 → Feb 14 1992 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Instrumentation
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Computer Science Applications
- Applied Mathematics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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