Spatially addressable design of gradient index structures through spatial light modulator based holographic lithography
- Department of Physics, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas 76203 (United States)
- Department of Electrical Engineering, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas 76203 (United States)
In this paper, we present an achievable gradient refractive index in bi-continuous holographic structures that are formed through five-beam interference. We further present a theoretic approach for the realization of gradient index devices by engineering the phases of the interfering beams with a pixelated spatial light modulator. As an example, the design concept of a gradient index Luneburg lens is verified through full-wave electromagnetic simulations. These five beams with desired phases can be generated through programming gray level super-cells in a diffractive spatial light modulator. As a proof-of-concept, gradient index structures are demonstrated using synthesized and gradient phase patterns displayed in the spatial light modulator.
- OSTI ID:
- 22258697
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Applied Physics, Vol. 114, Issue 21; Other Information: (c) 2013 AIP Publishing LLC; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0021-8979
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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