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Photorefractive Optics Materials, Properties, and Applications

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ISBN-10: 0127748105

ISBN-13: 9780127748108

Edition: 2000

Authors: Francis T. S. Yu, Shizuhuo Yin

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Advances in photorefractice optics have demonstrated practical applications, which includes the development of photorefractive optic devices for computer communication needs. This book is a reference tool for those working in this field.
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List price: $175.00
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Publication date: 10/27/1999
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 570
Size: 5.98" wide x 9.02" long x 0.49" tall
Weight: 2.068
Language: English

Contributing Authors
Preface
Standard Photorefractive Model as a Foundation of Real-Time Holography
Introduction (photorefractive "Old Testament")
Basic equations
Small-contrast approximation
Space-charge waves and dispersion relations
High-contrast gratings
Photoinduced anisotropic photoconductivity for optical interconnection of two electric circuits
Photoconductivity grating as an optically scanning antenna
Subharmonic domains of the space-charge waves
Formation of the spatiotemporal patterns and domains, optical channeling
Conversion of heat into electric current by moving gratings
Basic model of thermoelectric transient current
Solution of the basic equations
Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Light-Induced Charge Transport in Photorefractive Crystals
Summary
Introduction
One-center model
Two-center model
Three-valence model
Charge transport in different crystals
Conclusions
Acknowledgment
References
Nonlinear Self-Organization in Photorefractive Materials
Introduction
Basic experimental observations
Theory
Fabry-Perot modes
Model equations
Instability criterion and the dispersion relation
Nonlinear eigenmodes in the steady state
Self-phase conjugation
Model of hexagonal formation based on transverse electrical instability
Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Liquid Crystal Photorefractive Optics: Dynamic and Storage Holographic Grating Formation, Wave Mixing, and Beam/Image Processing
Summary
Introduction
Nematic films under applied dc bias field
Space-charge field formation and refractive index change
Optical wave mixing effects in C60 doped films
Self-diffraction in homeotropically and planar aligned film
Beam amplification--theory and experiments
Storage grating capability
Methyl red-doped nematic liquid crystal films
Optical wave mixing and transient grating diffraction
Optically induced dc voltages
Self-defocusing and limiting at nanowatt cw laser power
Image processing--incoherent to coherent image conversion, adaptive optics
Storage holographic grating formation
Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Spectral and Spatial Diffraction in a Nonlinear Photorefractive Hologram
Nonlinear beam coupling and erasure dynamics on hologram diffraction spectral characteristics
Coupled-recording-wave approach for PR reflection holograms
Spectral diffraction characteristics
Refractive-index anisotropy on hologram spatial diffraction properties
Spatial diffraction properties
Effect on reconstructed hologram image fidelity and on multiplexing scheme
Anisotropic intrasignal coupling
Conclusions
Acknowledgment
References
Holographic Memory Systems Using Photorefractive Materials
Abstract
Introduction
Data storage density of two-dimensional holograms
The effect of noise on storage density
The role of optics in the realization of high storage density
Holographic random access data storage system
Suppression of interference noise by optimizing spatial spectra of two-dimensional holograms
Superresolution approach for increasing storage density
Photorefractive materials for rewritable holograms
Holographic memory systems using photorefractive crystals
Nondestructive reading of 3-D holograms recorded in photorefractive crystals
Application of reflection holograms
Holographic memory systems using one-dimensional holograms
Three-dimensional multilayer holographic memory
Interference noises in three-dimensional data carriers and volume storage density
Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Cross Talk in Volume Holographic Memory
Cross talk
Angle-multiplexed Fourier plane holographic memory
Wavelength-multiplexed Fourier plane holographic memory
Angle-multiplexed image plane holographic memory
Grating Detuning
Plane reference wave
Gaussian reference wave
Conclusions
References
Imaging and Storage with Spherical-Reference Volume Holograms
Introduction
Volume holographic systems
Multiplexing schemes and architectures
Volume holographic materials
Volume diffraction theory
Shift multiplexing
Introductory remarks
Volume diffraction from spherical-reference holograms
Shift selectivity in the transmission geometry
Volume holographic degeneracies in the transmission geometry
Imaging with volume holograms
Introductory remarks
Reflection geometry, plane-wave signal
Reflection geometry, spherical wave signal
90[degree] geometry, plane-wave signal
90[degree] geometry, spherical wave signal
Concluding remarks
References
Three-Dimensionally Photorefractive Bit-Oriented Digital Memory
Abstract
Introduction: limitation and breakthrough of optical high-density data storage
Materials and optics for three-dimensional digital optical memory
Three-dimensional photopolymer memory
Lithium niobate three-dimensional digital memory
Two-photon recording in lithium niobate
Fixing the data
Photocromic recording in photorefractive crystals
Photorefractive photochromic memory
Optical design for reflection confocal memory
Concluding remarks: comparison with other advanced data storages
References
Conditions for Confocal Readout of Three-Dimensional Photorefractive data bits
Abstract
Introduction
Three-dimensional bit data storage
Confocal scanning microscopy
Passband of the 3-D coherent transfer function for reflection confocal microscopy
Spatial frequency response of 3-D data bits recorded by the single-photon photorefractive effect
Spatial frequency response of 3-D data bits recorded by the two-photon photorefractive effect
Effect of refractive index mismatch
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Three-Dimensional Photorefractive Memory Based on Phase-Code and Rotational Multiplexing
Introduction
Phase-code multiplexing
Construction of Hadamard phase-codes for holographic memories
Utilization of Hadamard phase-codes of m [not equal] 2[superscript n] in holographic memories
Increase storage density by rotation multiplexing
Demonstration with off-the-shelf devices
Demonstration system design
Performance potential
Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Compact Holographic Memory Module
Abstract
Introduction
Conjugate readout method
Dynamic hologram refresher chip
Periodic copying
Compact fast-access architecture
Readout
System volume density
Recording rate
Cost
Pixel size limit for holograms
Roadmap for a competitive HRAM technology
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Dynamic Interconnections Using Photorefractive Crystals
Introduction
Photorefractive waveguides
Fabrication
Model of photorefractive waveguides
Modification of waveguide structure for dynamic interconnections
Application
Segmented photorefractive waveguide
Fabrication
Tolerance for fabrication errors
Transformation of waveguide structure for dynamic interconnections
Array of photorefractive waveguides
Fabrication technique
Experiments
Maximum density of photorefractive waveguides
Summary
References
Self-Pumped Phase Conjugation in BaTiO[subscript 3]:Rh for Dynamic Wavefront Correction of Nd:YAG Lasers
Characterization of the materials
Characterization with continuous-wave illumination
Performances of oxidized crystals
Characterization with nanosecond illumination
Self-Pumped Phase Conjugation
Internal loop self-pumped phase conjugate mirror
Ring self-pumped phase conjugation
Dynamic wavefront correction of MOPA laser sources
Origin of aberrations in Nd:YAG amplifier rods
MOPA laser sources including a photorefractive self-pumped phase conjugate mirror
Comparison of photorefractive self-pumped phase conjugation to other existing techniques
Conclusion
References
Space-Time Processing with Photorefractive Volume Holography Using Femtosecond Laser Pulses
Introduction
Spatial-domain holography
Temporal holography
Time-domain holography
Spectral holography
Space-time holographic processing
Summary and future directions
Acknowledgments
References
Dynamics of Photorefractive Fibers
Introduction
Fabrication of photorefractive fibers
Constructing photorefractive fiber holograms
Selectivities of fiber holograms
Cross talk noise
Recording erasure dynamics
Storage capacity
Application to photonic devices
As applied to holographic memories
As applied to fiber sensors
As applied to tunable filters
As applied to true-time delay lines
Conclusion
References
Index