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Internal reflections in bleached reflection holograms.

M P Owen1, A A Ward, L Solymar

  • 1Oxford University, Department of Engineering Science, Oxford OX1 3PJ, U.K.

Applied Optics
|January 1, 1983
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Researchers studied bleached reflection holograms recorded in photographic emulsion. A theory accurately predicted beam intensities, accounting for boundary reflections during replay in air.

Area of Science:

  • Optics and Photonics
  • Holographic Imaging
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Reflection holograms are crucial for 3D imaging and data storage.
  • Understanding hologram replay, especially with boundary effects, is essential for optimizing performance.
  • Agfa 8E56 photographic emulsion is a common medium for holographic recording.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the replay characteristics of bleached reflection holograms.
  • To analyze the impact of boundary reflections on holographic replay in air.
  • To develop and validate a theoretical model for predicting output beam intensities.

Main Methods:

  • Recording bleached reflection holograms using two plane waves in Agfa 8E56 emulsion at 514 nm.
  • Replaying holograms both in an index-matching liquid tank and in air at 514 nm.

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  • Measuring output beam intensities as a function of input beam angle of incidence.

    • Main Results:

    • Observed multiple output beams during replay in air due to boundary reflections.
    • Measured beam intensities varied with the angle of incidence.
    • A theoretical model based on two-wave grating diffraction and Fresnel coefficients closely matched experimental results.

    Conclusions:

    • Boundary reflections significantly influence hologram replay in air, creating multiple beams.
    • The developed theory provides a good approximation for predicting output intensities in various replay conditions.
    • This study enhances the understanding of reflection hologram behavior and offers a predictive tool for optical system design.