Multiple-hologram storage for thin layers of Methyl Orange dyes in polyvinyl alcohol matrices

We realized hologram storage within a 0.07-cm(2) light spot in thin layers of polyvinyl alcohol matrices doped with Methyl Orange dyes preirradiated by the 488.0-nm line of an Ar-ion laser with two orthogonal linearly polarized 632.8-nm light beams. By rotation of the sample, multiple-hologram storage was achieved. By controlling the writing time, we have recorded three-hologram and f ive-hologram images in the same light spot. The mechanism of the multiple-hologram storage in Methyl Orange-doped polyvinyl alcohol thin films is discussed.