Optimization of holograms recorded in DuPont photopolymer

Vincent Moreau; Justin R. Lawrence; S. Soler Hernandez; Bernard Tilkens; Yvon L. M. Renotte; Yves F. Lion

doi:10.1117/12.386906

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24 May 2000 Optimization of holograms recorded in DuPont photopolymer

Vincent Moreau, Justin R. Lawrence, S. Soler Hernandez, Bernard Tilkens, Yvon L. M. Renotte, Yves F. Lion

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Proceedings Volume 4089, Optics in Computing 2000; (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.386906
Event: 2000 International Topical Meeting on Optics in Computing (OC2000), 2000, Quebec City, Canada

Abstract

Substrate-mode gratings are used to couple and influence the signals that propagate in planar-integrated optical systems. Volume holograms are especially well suited for this role because they allow the recording of slanted fringe gratings. Photopolymer are among the best candidates for such applications due to easy handling, dry development process, high diffraction efficiency and replication possibilities. In this paper, we investigate the recording dynamics of Omnidex^TM photopolymer from DuPont. We use the theoretical diffusion model proposed by Zhao and Mouroulis in order to simulate the recording process. Two different experiments are described that lead to the quantitative determination of kinetic parameters in this material. These values are introduced in the diffusion model and different recording procedures are simulated. The conclusion shows that it could be valuable to let the material in the dark for several minutes before develop it. This investigation should improve the understanding of recording process and consequently it should permit to build more efficient components.

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Vincent Moreau, Justin R. Lawrence, S. Soler Hernandez, Bernard Tilkens, Yvon L. M. Renotte, and Yves F. Lion "Optimization of holograms recorded in DuPont photopolymer", Proc. SPIE 4089, Optics in Computing 2000, (24 May 2000); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.386906

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