High-efficiency multilayer dielectric diffraction gratings
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, P.O. Box 808, L-493, Livermore, California 94550 (United States)
- Hughes Electro-Optic Systems, 2000 East El Segundo Boulevard, El Segundo, California 90245 (United States)
The design and performance of a new type of high-efficiency diffraction grating for use in either transmission or reflection are described. The gratings are produced in a multilayer dielectric coating deposited upon optically flat substrates. By proper design of the multilayer stack and grating structure, a diffraction efficiency in excess of 96% for polarized light in the {ital m}={minus}1 order in reflection has been achieved.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 54919
- Journal Information:
- Optics Letters, Journal Name: Optics Letters Journal Issue: 8 Vol. 20; ISSN OPLEDP; ISSN 0146-9592
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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