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I Shariv, Y Amitai, A A Friesem

|October 14, 2009

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This study presents a compact holographic beam expander using two lenses on a single plate. It magnifies input beams into plane waves, demonstrating a 3.5x magnification device.

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Area of Science:

Optics and Photonics
Holography
Optical Engineering

Background:

Traditional beam expanders can be bulky.
Holographic optical elements offer miniaturization potential.

Purpose of the Study:

To design and demonstrate a compact planar beam expander.
To utilize holographic lenses for beam magnification.

Main Methods:

Recording two holographic lenses on a single holographic plate.
Designing a system with a smaller lens for divergence and a larger lens for magnification.
Employing total internal reflection within the plate.

Main Results:

A compact planar beam expander with 3.5x magnification was designed and recorded.
The device successfully converts a narrow input beam into a magnified plane wave.

Conclusions:

Holographic lenses integrated onto a single plate offer a compact solution for beam expansion.
The presented design is effective for achieving beam magnification through controlled wave propagation and total internal reflection.