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Coherent optical characterization of magnetooptical spatial light modulators.

N F Hartman, T K Gaylord

    Applied Optics
    |June 26, 2010
    PubMed
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    This study characterized a magnetooptic spatial light modulator (MOSLM), finding significant pixel variations but stable overall performance. These findings are crucial for coherent optical processing applications.

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    Area of Science:

    • Optical Engineering
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Spatial Light Modulators (SLMs) are key components in optical systems.
    • Magnetooptic SLMs (MOSLMs) offer unique polarization control.
    • Accurate characterization of SLM properties is essential for reliable performance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To characterize the amplitude and phase properties of a 48 x 48 pixel MOSLM.
    • To investigate pixel uniformity and pixel-to-pixel variations.
    • To evaluate the MOSLM's performance under different illumination conditions.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a precision optical system for amplitude and phase measurements.
    • Employed coherent light illumination for detailed characterization.
    • Developed a theoretical model to explain observed performance variations.

    Main Results:

    • Observed significant intra-pixel amplitude (+/-25%) and phase (+/-50%) variations.
    • Found smaller pixel-to-pixel variations in average amplitude (+/-5%) and phase (+/-6%).
    • Reported contrast ratios of ~10:1 (full frame) and ~100:1 (single pixel), with polarization rotations of 11.25° and 14.0°, respectively.

    Conclusions:

    • Theoretical model explains reduced contrast/rotation under full-frame illumination due to light leakage.
    • MOSLM exhibits high amplitude and phase stability with repeated and neighboring pixel switching.
    • The observed stability is critical for applications in coherent optical information processing.

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