Title

New Optical Components Based On Nano-Scale Features

Abstract

In this talk I will review the research at the College of Optics and Photonics/CREOL, which has led to novel approaches in nanophotonics and which is impacting laser devices and applications. One of the technologies to be reviewed is based on nano-scale features in photo-thermal-refractive (PTR) glass. PTR glass allows for the production of distributed nano-crystals in the bulk of highly transparent optical glass. These 3-D patterns are holographically produced. Among the applications demonstrated are bulk diffraction gratings, which are highly dispersive, cavity mirrors for extreme wavelength selectivity and stability, beam sampling optics, beam sharing optics, and optics which combine imagery and wavelength selectivity. The PTR elements produced have the additional properties of high laser damage threshold and environmental stability. Manufacturing processes, optical and mechanical properties, and specific results from various applications will be presented.

Publication Date

11-26-2007

Publication Title

Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering

Volume

6785

Number of Pages

-

Document Type

Article; Proceedings Paper

Personal Identifier

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Socpus ID

36248942540 (Scopus)

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https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/36248942540

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