Transmission, reflection, and absorption gratings in photorefractive polymers

Partha P. Banerjee, Gary Cook, Dean R. Evans, J. Wofford, P. A. Blanche, J. Thomas, N. Peyghambarian

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Abstract

Two-beam coupling (TBC) in a photorefractive polymer using transmission and reflection geometries is investigated. With drift (due to an applied electric field) and diffusion, a linearized analysis suggests a phase shift between the intensity grating and the induced refractive index grating different from the ideal value of 90 degrees, which is supported by experimental results using a transmission grating geometry. In a self-pumped reflection grating geometry, which is also experimentally studied, the phase shift can be closer to 90 degrees due to a shorter grating period. Absorption and absorption gratings during TBC is also experimentally investigated.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationPhotonic Fiber and Crystal Devices
Subtitle of host publicationAdvances in Materials and Innovations in Device Applications III
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
EventPhotonic Fiber and Crystal Devices: Advances in Materials and Innovations in Device Applications III - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: Aug 2 2009Aug 5 2009

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume7420
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Other

OtherPhotonic Fiber and Crystal Devices: Advances in Materials and Innovations in Device Applications III
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period8/2/098/5/09

Keywords

  • Absorption gratings
  • Photorefractives
  • Polymers
  • Reflection gratings
  • Transmission gratings

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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