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Rugate filter sidelobe suppression using half-apodization.

H A Abu-Safia, A I Al-Sharif, I O Abu Aljarayesh

    Applied Optics
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    Rugate filters with half-Gaussian modulation show excellent performance. These filters achieve high optical density and flatness, with superior sidelobe suppression for optical applications.

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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Rugate filters are periodic dielectric nanostructures used in optical coatings.
    • Controlling their spectral characteristics is crucial for various applications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the reflectance spectra of rugate filters with varying index profiles.
    • To evaluate the impact of half-Gaussian modulation on filter performance.

    Main Methods:

    • Calculated reflectance spectra for rugate filters.
    • Utilized graded-index and step-index profiles with half-Gaussian modulation.
    • Analyzed spectral characteristics including sidelobe suppression, optical density, and band flatness.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved excellent sidelobe suppression around the stopbands.
    • Demonstrated relatively high optical density within the reflectance band.
    • Observed good flatness in the reflectance band for designed profiles.

    Conclusions:

    • Half-Gaussian modulated rugate filters offer superior performance characteristics.
    • The studied index profiles provide a viable design approach for high-performance optical filters.